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53 N. Macdonald St. Mesa, AZ 85201

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Best Place to Dig Dinosaurs
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In more than 40 exhibits ranging from murals and skeletal reconstructions to three animated models (Tyrannosaurus rex, Pentaceratops and Stegosaurus), dinosaurs are showcased in the "Dinosaur Mountain" exhibition, roaring, snarling and devouring each other. The facility features a variety of changing exhibitions, many science-related.

Arizona Museum of Natural History

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"Paradise Lost: Arizona South of the Ice"

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"Mars!"

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The exhibit features a full-size Mars Rover on temporary loan, a quarter-scale Mars Lander, and numerous other exhibits about the mysterious red pl...
Dinosaur Mountain

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Replica beasts from the Age of Dinosaurs roam the Earth in this permanent display.
"Native Peoples of the Past"

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Permanent display about the native civilizations of central Arizona.

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2011 | Best Place to Dig Dinosaurs

This place is not the American Museum of Natural History -- let's get that out of the way up front. Night at the Museum Part Whatever ain't gonna be filmed anywhere in Mesa. But for locals craving a quick trip to the Cretaceous and other dino-filled periods, the Arizona MNH simply roars. In "Dinosaur Hall," the skulls of triceratops' relatives and various skeletons do wonders for our sense of wonder -- it's easy to forget these magnificent, strange creatures once lived on this... More »

Three Arizona Museums to See on International Museum Day

By Claire Lawton | Fri, May 18, 2012

You can't pick a bad day to go to a museum; not much beats the option to see great artwork in a cool place. But today carries extra incentive: A few of our own museums are celebrating International ... More »

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Arizona Museum of Natural History

53 N. Macdonald St. Mesa, AZ 85201

480-644-2230

Description

Arizona Museum of Natural History

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

"Paradise Lost: Arizona South of the Ice"

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

"Mars!"

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

Dinosaur Mountain

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

"Native Peoples of the Past"

Every Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat., Sun.

2011 | Best Place to Dig Dinosaurs

Three Arizona Museums to See on International Museum Day

By Claire Lawton | Fri, May 18, 2012

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