Coming April 2025

Dinosaurs Among Us: Experience the Fascinating World of Dinosaurs at the PumpHouse!

Discover the incredible story of how dinosaurs continue to thrive around us today through their avian descendants! The PumpHouse Museum is thrilled to present Dinosaurs Among Us, an extraordinary panel exhibition on loan from the American Museum of Natural History. Complementing the main exhibition, visitors can explore touchable artifacts on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum, including real dinosaur fossils, a prehistoric ostrich skull, and full raptor casts. Additionally, the Miller Museum of Geology presents a featured display highlighting fascinating fossils from the Kingston area. This engaging, year-long exhibit will captivate visitors of all ages by exploring the evolutionary journey from ancient, feathered dinosaurs to the birds we see today.

Why visit?

This exhibit offers a unique opportunity to delve into groundbreaking research connecting dinosaurs and birds. Through large-scale, vibrant illustrations and compelling fossil evidence, Dinosaurs Among Us reveals how modern birds are living, breathing dinosaurs.

Prepare to be inspired and educated as you witness the astonishing continuity of life from the prehistoric era to the present. Experience firsthand how today’s feathered creatures are truly the "Dinosaurs Among Us."

Exhibit Highlights

  • The Evolution of Feathers and Flight: Uncover how feathers evolved not just for flight, but as a dynamic feature among prehistoric creatures.

  • Fossil Wonders: Marvel at stunning examples of fossilized dinosaur eggs, bones, and feathers that reveal fascinating details of prehistoric life.

  • Advanced Dinosaur Brains: Learn how certain non-avian dinosaurs possessed advanced brain structures that paved the way for the complex behaviours seen in modern birds.

  • Reproduction and Brooding: Discover the links between dinosaur and bird reproductive habits, from caring for eggs to intricate brooding techniques.

  • Immersive Experiences: Get up close to casts and real dinosaur bones, including a prehistoric ostrich skull, a complete raptor cast, and even touch a genuine dinosaur leg bone on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum.

  • Local Features: Check out the fossils found in our own backyard with a display case from the Miller Museum of Geology.

Plan Your Visit
  • Dates: April 15, 2025, to April 15, 2026
     
  • Cost: Included with regular museum admission.
     
  • Age Group: This exhibition is designed for all ages! Content is advanced enough to captivate adults while featuring engaging, interactive elements to inspire young minds.
     
  • Programming: Enjoy special dinosaur-themed events throughout the year, including Dinosaur Murals, Dino Trivia Nights, Dino Skates, and more. There’s always something new to discover at the PumpHouse Museum!
Credits

Dinosaurs Among Us is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org) with support from Museo de Ciencias, Universidad de Navarra, Spain; North Museum of Nature and Science, United States; Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum, Canada; and Universum Museo de las Ciencias de la UNAM, Mexico.

The exhibit features additional artifacts on loan from the Royal Ontario Museum and a special display by the Miller Museum of Geology.