Dinosaurs Revealed World Premiere Exhibition To Open Today

Union Station officials today announced their latest world-class exhibition and invited guests on an epic adventure of prehistoric discovery. " Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America", will make its world premiere in Kansas City on July 3rd in the Station's expansive Bank of America Gallery.

Guests will take part in an immersive journey through time to encounter dinosaurs from world-famous geologic dig-sites across North America. The exhibition blends stunning, like-life and life-size animatronic dinosaurs (26 in all) with actual fossils, full dinosaur skeletons, and interactive exhibits. Dinosaurs Revealed provides thought-provoking, new insights regarding the latest dinosaur discoveries and how these amazing, prehistoric creatures ruled our planet for over 140 million years.

"Kansas City has never seen anything like this exhibition," George Guastello, president and CEO, Union Station Kansas City, said. "We've brought together expertise from around the world to present a totally unique and personalized look at dinosaurs that roamed very familiar territory . . . including our own backyards. This is prehistoric science and drama that played out right under our feet."

As guests enter the exhibit, they will first orient themselves in the Hall of Skulls, then journey across America while passing through successive geologic periods in Earth's history. The Triassic, Jurassic & Cretaceous Periods are covered in hands-on detail. Visitors will see how the Earth's geography and environment changed over time, and how dinosaurs evolved along the way.

The latest science regarding how dinosaurs actually looked, the sounds they made, and how they moved in their environments will be presented. Guests will also learn where famous dinosaur dig sites currently exist in North America, and the work it takes to 'reveal' and recover fossilized remains. In the Paleontologist Hangout, guests will hear from experts about their fossil hunting expeditions and see what discoveries they've used to piece together unimaginable prehistoric drama.

Local Partnerships - International Expertise

"We're extremely fortunate to have renowned expertise so close to home," Jeff Rosenblatt, Director of Exhibits - Science City, said. "The University of Kansas Paleontological Institute and The University of Missouri - Kansas City's school for geosciences and paleontology have world-class collections, knowledge and content that will give Dinosaurs Revealed a true local flavor."

Pieces from these collections will supplement the vast presentation of dinosaur history and mystery. Guests will be able to see actual bone to compare depth and size and learn how paleontologists retrieve, examine, and document their findings.

"We fully anticipate Dinosaurs Revealed to appeal to a wide and diverse audience," Rosenblatt, said. "School groups will build lessons and activities around this exhibition. History buffs, armchair explorers and outdoor enthusiasts will love the full range of experiences. Dinosaurs have such universal appeal, we know we'll tap into and satisfy a very large and enthusiastic audience."

At Dinosaurs Revealed, visitors of all ages will engage in interactive, dinosaur-themed science exhibits that combine both educational content and fun hands-on activities - from 3D Augmented Reality Volcano Tables to dinosaur dig-sites, interactive projection, dinosaur tracks, puzzles, and more.

The Insatiable and Life-Long Fascination with Dinosaurs

Even as science refines dinosaur knowledge, there is so much more yet to discover. The Remains of dinosaurs have been surfacing for millennia, and the humans who've come across them have felt compelled to develop explanations to describe every aspect of their life and death.
So we dig, discover, study, discuss and fill in missing chapters. We piece together the smallest and most fragile fragments of fossilized history and reform absolutely stunning creatures and circumstances. The fascination never ends and now Kansas City and the entire region can be a part of it at Dinosaurs Revealed: Journey Across America . . . only at Union Station.

Tickets are now on sale with complete details at unionstation.org

Exhibit Hours and Prices
July 3rd - Sept. 3rd:

Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm | Sat: 10 am - 7 pm | Sun: 10 am - 5 pm

Sept. 4th - Jan. 6th:
Mon - Fri: 10 am - 5 pm | Sat: 10 am - 7 pm | Sun: 11 am - 5 pm

Member Price: $12.50*

General Admission: Weekday - $15* | Weekend - $17.95*

VIP Voucher: $20* (Adds flexibility to visit exhibition any time)

Groups: Adult - $12.50* | Child - $9* (Available for groups of 15 or more)
*Plus $1 Preservation Fee

Union Station Kansas City -- a 501(c)3 non-profit organization -- is a 104-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Recently awarded "Favorite Attraction", "Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction" and "Favorite Historic Attraction", the organization -- dedicated to science education, celebration of community and preservation of history -- is home to Kansas City's internationally-awarded Science City; the new Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium; the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre; the popular Model Railroad Experience; H&R Block City Stage featuring live theater, and a selection of unique shops and restaurants. Union Station is also home to prominent area civic organizations and businesses, and regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions. Awarded "Top Banquet Facilities in KC" by KC Business Journal, the facility annually hosts hundreds of community events and private celebrations of all sizes. Visit WWW.UNIONSTATION.ORG for details. Also, follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and YOUTUBE.

Science City, Kansas City's Science Center - Internationally awarded for "Visitor Experience" by ASTC and named one of the country's TOP 25 science centers, Science City annually educates and entertains hundreds of thousands of science-thirsty children of all ages. Kansas City's Science Center - opened in 1999 -- is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun. Featuring over 200 interactive exhibits and host to countless STEM-based events -- including the annual Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair -- Science City leads the region in recognition from educators, parents, caregivers AND children alike. And most recently, Science City was named "Best Attraction" and "Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction" by distinguished peer groups and regional visitors respectively.

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