The Heard’s newest attraction, Bugs LIVE 2025, offers a captivating outdoor adventure that brings nature to life through giant animatronic bugs. Visitors embark on a scenic journey along nature trails, discovering the fascinating world of insects in an engaging and immersive way.
Heard Museum Dinosaur Exhibit
Building on the success of Dinosaurs Live!, Bugs LIVE promises to captivate a diverse audience—from families seeking fun educational experiences to eco-conscious young adults and students eager to volunteer. This unforgettable event not only inspires curiosity but also strengthens connections to nature while advancing The Heard’s mission of conservation and education.
Each dinosaur in Dinosaurs Live! is fitted with its own electronic brain and powered by a pneumatic system to produce smooth and realistic movements. Situated in a natural setting, these dinosaurs are sure to capture your imagination.
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring one of the animatronic or photo op dinosaurs in the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Your generous gift will be used to help further our mission to bring nature and people together. You are able to choose from our T-rex, Dilophosaurus or photo-op Pachyrhinosaurus.
Each Family Dinosaur Sponsorship is just $10! As a sponsor of our dinosaurs, you’ll receive access to a downloadable pack with an info sheet about the dinosaur of your choice as well as a coloring sheet. Plus, we’ve also included 3 fun activity sheets for the future paleontologist in the family. All sponsor benefits are emailed to decrease our carbon paw-print and costs.
Visit Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary during our Dinosaurs Quiet events, which will offer a sensory-friendly experience along our Dinosaurs Live! exhibit trail. The dinosaurs of this exhibit usually move and roar; however, Dinosaurs Quiet offers a calmer environment without sounds or movement.
The Heard will offer Dinosaurs Quiet on the second Saturday of each month of the exhibit from 8–9 a.m.
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This event is included in general admission and free for Heard members.
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring one of the animatronic or photo op dinosaurs in the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit at Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary. Your generous gift will be used to help further our mission to bring nature and people together. You are able to choose from our T-rex, Dilophosaurus or photo-op Pachyrhinosaurus.
Each Family Dinosaur Sponsorship is just $10! As a sponsor of our dinosaurs, you’ll receive access to a downloadable pack with an info sheet about the dinosaur of your choice as well as a coloring sheet. Plus, we’ve also included 3 fun activity sheets for the future paleontologist in the family. All sponsor benefits are emailed to decrease our carbon paw-print and costs.
During its seasonal availability, this exhibit is included in general admission and free for Heard Museum members.
During the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit dates, the Heard offers (by reservation) Dinosaur Parties.
Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers birthday parties for children (see party descriptions for age requirements) on Saturdays and Sundays by reservation. Children will explore the natural world both inside and out.
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