Animals for All: Dinosaur Discoveries Sensory Friendly Evening

On view in Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas: Fighting or Flirting?Among the many different species of dinosaurs, we find all sorts of strange body parts. Plates of armor. Exceptionally large or oddly shaped heads. Bony plates sticking out of the back—and bony horns sticking out of the front. Discover what researchers are thinking about the purpose of these bizarre features. © AMNH Friday, October 11 5:30 — 7 pm All Ages Welcome Join us for a special open evening…

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October 11, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

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39 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT United States

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On view in Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas: Fighting or Flirting?Among the many different species of dinosaurs, we find all sorts of strange body parts. Plates of armor. Exceptionally large or oddly shaped heads. Bony plates sticking out of the back—and bony horns sticking out of the front. Discover what researchers are thinking about the purpose of these bizarre features. © AMNH
Friday, October 11
5:30 — 7 pm
All Ages Welcome
Join us for a special open evening in our new dinosaur exhibit designed for families with neurodivergent members.
Families may check in anytime between 5:30 — 6:30 pm to tour our new Dinosaur Discoveries exhibition.
Limited to 50 participants.
Register each member of your party 3 and older.
Members & Non-Members: FREE
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SM&NC Animals for All programs remain free of charge thanks to the support of our generous grantors, the Abilis Community Foundation, Dorr Foundation, and New Canaan Community Foundation.

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