Virtual Tour of Dino Hall - English
A virtual visit to the Age of Dinosaurs
Missing the Museum? Virtually step inside NHM’s award-winning Dinosaur Hall and discover the Age of Dinosaurs from the comfort of your home. Learn how Museum scientists study our ancient past through a variety of fossils and get an up-close look at a one-of-a-kind T. rex growth series.
You can also discover dinosaur and fossil activities that complement the tours — suitable for families, school-age children, and learners of all ages! See below.
Activities for School Children and Families
Early Learners
Dyeing Dino Eggs: Dye Your Own Eggs, Dinosaur style! (with parent help)
Color Me Wonderful: Dinosaur Coloring Sheets
Elementary School
Dyeing Dino Eggs: Dye Your Own Eggs, Dinosaur style! (with parent help)
Color Me Wonderful: Dinosaur Coloring Sheets
Make Your Own Trace Fossil (with parent help)
Make Your Own Dinosaur Shadow Puppet and Screen (with parent help)
Lesson Plan: Adaptation Sensation (meets Grade 1 NGSS & Common Core ELA Standards)
Lesson Plan: The Dino Diner (meets Grade 4 NGSS & Common Core Mathematics Standards)
Middle School
Make Your Own Dinosaur Shadow Puppet and Screen
Lesson Plan: Shaping Dinosaurs (meets Grade 7 Common Core Mathematics Standards)
High School
Make Your Own Dinosaur Shadow Puppet and Screen
Lesson Plan: Amazing Adaptations (meets High School NGSS and Common Core ELA Standards)