Join us for an epic celebration!
Be the first to see the Dueling Dinosaurs in their new home, our state-of-the-art SECU DinoLab. Embark on a journey of discovery 67 million years in the making.
Enjoy a roaring good time with dinosaur-themed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres from our carnivore and herbivore stations, live music and dancing, captivating performances, behind-the-scenes tours and interactive activities.
Tickets go on sale February 2024.
Members $200 | Public: $250
Ticketing and Opening Celebration Sponsorships benefit the Museum’s education and outreach work. If you can’t attend but would like to show your support with a gift to Museum Education & Outreach, donate now.
Opening Celebrations Sponsorship
Enjoy complimentary tickets with exclusive invitation to our pre-party Happy Hour and Sponsors-Only VIP Lounge, featuring elevated desserts, a full bar and special access to world-renowned paleontologist, Dr. Lindsay Zanno, and more. For more information, review our sponsorship levels or contact Joseph Luhning at 919.707.9817, Joseph.Luhning@naturalsciences.org.
Dueling Dinosaurs Opening Celebrations Committee
Drew Ammons
Jason Barron
Kari Barsness
Rhonda Hubbard Beatty
Emily Burkhart
Cassandra Stroud Conover
Jennifer Elam
Andrea Fox
Bernadette Healy Goodnight
Catherine Mattesich Taylor
Mark McIntire
Emily McLoughlin
Lou Muglia
Andrea Nixon
Zeel Patel
Brenda Pollard
Megg Rader
Mike Rapacz
Tommy Sevier
Missie Thompson
Anita Watkins
Shanna Windham
Opening Celebrations
Gala: April 19, 6:30-10pm
Friends & Family Day: April 20
Grand Opening: April 27