Dinosaurs come to life! Interactive exhibition, Feb. 7-May 4, ʻImiloa, community invited
The dinosaur exhibition combines lifelike animatronics, fossil replicas, and cutting-edge interactive displays to create an unforgettable adventure.
The community is invited to ʻImiloa Astronomy Center to experience “Expedition Dinosaur: Into the Deep,” a groundbreaking traveling exhibition that explores the fascinating world of prehistoric oceans and their inhabitants, Feb. 7 through May 4.
“This exhibit brings the mysteries of prehistoric life to the forefront, connecting science, technology and imagination,” says Kaʻiu Kimura, executive director at ʻImiloa. “We are excited to inspire curiosity and provide a unique opportunity to explore the world through the lens of a paleontologist.”
Designed by Stage Nine Exhibits, the exhibition combines lifelike animatronics, fossil replicas, and cutting-edge interactive displays to create an unforgettable adventure.
Exhibition features
- Immersive theater experience: The Journey to the Deep 360-degree theater show takes visitors aboard the “Time Roamer” for a 17-minute voyage through Mesozoic oceans. Encounter Mosasaurus, Plesiosaurus, and even narrowly avoid the asteroid that changed history.
- Lifelike animatronics: Meet iconic creatures such as the Tyrannosaurus rex, Ankylosaurus, and Cryptoclidus brought to life through realistic motion and sound.
- Interactive displays: Explore the fossil scanner, engage with the augmented reality (AR) sandbox to create topographical features, or piece together ancient landmasses with the Pangea Puzzle.
- Fossil replicas and hands-on activities: Examine a life-sized Tyrannosaurus rex skull, unearth simulated fossils at the fossil dig, and learn about marine giants like the Archelon, the largest sea turtle ever to exist.
- More dinosaur-themed planetarium films: Dinosaurs of Antarctica 8K and T. Rex.
Special events and programs
- ʻImiloa Member-Only Premiere Night.
- Hālau ʻŌkupu: Dinosaurs! A step back in time for young paleontologists.
- Dinos at Dusk. “Exhibition Dinosaur, Into the Deep.” Discover the magic of the museum exhibits.
- Paleontology Lab. “Into the Deep.” After-school program where keiki (grade K-5) dive into the ancient world of fossils and prehistoric life.
- Hālau Lamakū Spring Break Program. Designed to spark curiosity through creative art projects, engaging games, and hands-on science activities, this program connects young learners with Earth’s prehistoric era. March 17-21.
Admission
For tickets and more information visit ʻImiloa Astronomy Center’s website.
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center is an educational facility of the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo with a mission to share the legacy of Hawaiʻi exploration in many fields through a wide range of exhibits, community outreach, programs, and other forms of informal science education.
The center’s architecture has conical-shaped buildings for its welcoming lobby, exhibit hall, full-dome planetarium, café, and gift shop. There are nine acres of native gardens surrounding the buildings.
ʻImiloa is located at UH Hilo’s University Park of Science and Technology, 600 ʻImiloa Place, off Komohana and Nowelo streets.
