THE DALLAS AQUARIUM AT FAIR PARK
Approximately 6,000 aquatic animals, including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles,
amphibians and invertebrates are housed in The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park. Its location
is the original Art Deco structure that opened for the Texas Centennial celebration in
1936. The Aquarium is a leader in breeding critically endangered Texas species, such as
the Texas blind salamander and several desert fishes that are already extinct in nature.
With the exception of Christmas and Thanksgiving Days, the Aquarium is open daily
from 9:00a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Adults - $20.95
Children (3-12 Years) - $12.95
Seniors (60 & Older) - $16.95
Children (2 & Under) - No Charge
(Prices Do Not Include Tax)
All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
1462 First Avenue & MLK Blvd. For more information, call
214-670-8443 or go to www.dallaszoo.com.
THE DALLAS ARBORETUM
Sixty-six acres of year-round floral display makes the Dallas Arboretum one of the nation’s
top botanic gardens and home of the Southwest’s largest outdoor floral festival. Located
on the southeast shore of White Rock Lake, visitors of all ages enjoy flower gardens,
sculpture, fountains, two historic mansions, and scenic lake views. Gen.Ad. $8; Seniors
65+ $7; children 3-12 $5; 2 and under and members of the Arboretum, free. $5 parking.
For information on tours and admission for groups of 20 or more, call 214-515-6512.
DeGolyer Garden Cafe and Lula Mae Slaughter Dining Terrace are open
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.The Dallas Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and NewYear’s Day when it is closes. 8525 Garland Rd., 214-515-
6500, www.dallasarboretum.org.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
With its comprehensive collection, stimulating special exhibitions, and full schedule of
family programs, lectures, films, and concerts, the Dallas Museum of Art is an important
part of the cultural life of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The DMA’s permanent
collection is distinguished by major holdings in African,Asian, contemporary, South
Asian, and Indonesian art along with a wide representation of classical antiquities, later
European art, and fine holdings in American paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
The Museum’s collection is complemented by a diverse schedule of touring exhibitions,
many of which are organized by the DMA’s curatorial staff.The Museum’s special
exhibitions and comprehensive collections, combined with a full range of concerts, tours,
lectures, and programs, provide a wealth of experiences to engage visitors of every age
in the world of art. Hrs:Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with the exception of Thurs. when late
hours are from 5p.m. until 9.The Thurs. late hours are free, as is the first Tues. of each
month. Closed Mondays, and major holidays. Gen.Adm. $10; Senior citizens $7, students
with a current school I.D. $5. DMA members & children under 12 are admitted free,
school tour groups are free with reservations. 1717 N. Harwood St., 214-922-1200 or
www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
THE DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM
Featured at the DallasWorld Aquarium are an aquarium, a Venezuelan rainforest, plants
and animals from South Africa and the recently opened Mundo Maya exhibit.The
aquariums hold marine life representing the waters of four continents, three oceans and
various seas around the world.The replica of the South American Orinoco River basin
features its tropical rainforest and savannas which are home to unparalleled
concentrations of flora and fauna.The outdoor model of South Africa’s southern tip
biomes displays a lagoon-like exhibit presenting both plants and animals from the area.
Mundo Maya highlights the contributions of the ancient Mayan culture. Open seven
days a week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. General
admission $15.95; Seniors 60+ $12.95, children 3-12, $8.95, and children under 2, no
charge. Prices do not include tax. All major credit cards accepted. 1801 N. Griffin St. 214-
720-1801, www.dwazoo.com.
THE DALLAS ZOO:
On 95 developed acres, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoo in Texas and was the first zoo in
the state. It is divided into the Wilds of Africa and ZooNorth.The 25-acreWilds of Africa
features six major African habitats.Take a 20-minute Monorail Safari (in season) to see
animals in bush, desert, forest,woodland, river and mountain environments.The Kimberly-
Clark Chimpanzee Forest along the NatureTrail is especially popular. ZooNorth is home to
the newest exhibits: the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost,TamarinTreetops and
Bug U!. The ExxonMobil EndangeredTiger Habitat features a natural setting with rocks,
trees, grasses, and pools of water where the tigers may swim. In Primate Place, the Zoo’s
monkeys and lesser apes live in a lush park setting.The Snout Route is home to animals
with distinctive noses.Nearby, visitors will find the elephants and giraffes and the Pierre A.
Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building. Pass the kangaroos and hike up to the Hill where you’ll
find a camel, rhinos, antelope,warthogs, and other hoofed animals.Have lunch at the
Prime Meridian by the Flamingo Pond then visit the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo.There
are pony rides, a petting zoo, a koi pond and a bubbling stream to get feet wet.The
Underzone has naked mole rats, mongooses and other underground creatures and
the Nature Exchange offers a special kind of swap shop for natural artifacts. Find an
extensive collection of birds in BirdValley and throughout the park.The Zoo is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas Day.Tickets for those 12-64 are $8.75; 65+ $5.50;
children 3-11 $5.75, under 3, no charge. Parking is $5.The Monorail runs Sept. 2 through
Nov. 30. 650 S. R. L.Thornton Frwy. (I-35E at Marsalis). For more info, call (214) 670-5656 or
go to www.dallaszoo.com.
FAIR PARK
Fair Park is located 2 miles east of Downtown Dallas off I-30.This 277-acre national historic
landmark was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition, celebrating Texas’
independence from Mexico.The grounds are home to nine museums, sporting events,
corporate events, national exhibitions and festivals. Special features include the Texas
Vietnam Memorial, the lushly landscaped Leonhardt Lagoon, the Smith Fountain and
the Old Mill Inn Restaurant. Other unique historic features include six mammoth statues
representing the six governments that have ruled Texas which line the Esplanade flanked
by two buildings both of which have 1936 Art Deco murals and base reliefs adorning
their facades. More than 6.5 million people attend musicals, concerts, and more than
100 festivals and exhibits there annually. Each year, from the last Friday in September
through the third Sunday in October, Fair Park is the site of the State Fair of Texas with
more than 3.5 million people attending each fall.The museums have varying hours and
admission prices and take most major credit cards. For more information, call 214-670-
8400 or go to www.fairparkdallas.com.
LOUISTUSSAUD’S PALACE OF WAX & RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Grand Prairie’s Palace ofWax is the place to view wax figures of the best and worst of
humanity from Hollywood stars to characters who lived in the old west: the heroes and
villains of our history. Wax figures includeTom Hanks as Forrest Gump, the menacing
Captain Hook, the saintly Mother Teresa (1910-1997), and the present President Bush
along with his 42 predecessors. Entering Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! visitors find themed
galleries with videos, artifacts, and activities.You can experience an earth quake, aTexas
tornado with 200 mph winds,walk on the ocean floor, or a bed of live coals.Visitors will
also see “The Lord’s Prayer” written on a grain of rice and the ruins of a mystic temple.Hrs.
are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Gen.Ad. for one attraction is $14.95
(combo ticket–$17.95); children 4-12, $8.95 or combo $9.95. 601 E. Safari Pkwy.,
972-263-2391 or go to www.placeofwax.com.
THE MAJESTIC THEATRE
The Majestic Theatre opened April 11, 1921 during the Vaudeville era.Over the years it
hosted various acts such as Houdini and Bob Hope.As movies pushed aside vaudeville,
the Majestic became a center for premieres bringing such stars as Jimmy Stewart,
Gregory Peck and JohnWayne to Dallas. Live entertainment continued by Big Bands
featuring such musicians as Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. But July 16, 1973, the
Majestic Theatre went dark.The Hobilitzelle Foundation, who owned the Majestic Theatre,
presented it to the City of Dallas January 31, 1976. Restoration and renovations were
carried out including restoring the Renaissance Baroque exterior and the reapplication
of the 23K gold leaf to interior accents and molding.The Majestic was named to the
National Register of Historic Places and re-opened as a center for the performing
arts on January 28, 1983. Besides the main stage is the Experimental Theatre that
opened in April 1999. It is designed for smallerscale plays, dance and theatrical
productions, and seats up to 100 patrons. 1925 Elm St.
www.liveatthemajestic.com or call 214-880-0137.
THE MORTON H.MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
The Meyerson Symphony Center is home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Turtle
Creek Chorale, the DallasWind Symphony and the Greater DallasYouth Orchestra. It also
hosts concerts, band and choral festivals, and religious services. In its construction, 30,000
square feet of Italian travertine marble and 22,000 pieces of Indiana limestone were
used. Also included in the Meyerson Symphony Center is 918 panels of African
cherrywood and 216 panels of America cherrywood.Architect of the acoustically superb
structure was I. M. Pei. Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,Andrew Litton,
says “Performing here is one of the greatest privileges of my position.” 2301 Flora Street,
214-670-3600 or www.meyersonsymphonycenter.com.
MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
The Museum of Nature & Science has three main components: the Nature Building
(formerly the Dallas Museum of Natural History), the Science Building (former The Science
Place) and the Children’s Museum (formerly the Dallas Children’s Museum housed at
ValleyView Center).The Nature Building presents its collections in simulated habitats
frequented by many creatures that lived thousands of years ago. In the Texas Dinosaurs
exhibit, visitors will see a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex feasting on the bones of an
Alamosaurus, while the skull of a Torosaurus lies exposed in a riverbed.A mural of the prehis
toric Big Bend area provides the backdrop for this exhibit since scientists have discovered
evidence that the T. rex once inhabited that area of Texas.Also see the Alamosaurus, a
group of animals called sauropods, so large it was once thought they existed in lakes or
rivers to help support their massive weight, but the similarity in leg structure with
elephants makes it appear they actually lived on land. The Leonhardt Lagoon Nature
Walk features markers and panels describing the birds, insects, plants, trees, fish and
other wildlife that make their homes in the lagoon in Fair Park. In the Ice Age Dallas
exhibit, visitors will see several fossils including the Trinity River Mammoth of 20,000 years
ago that lived and grazed along the banks of the river where Dallas now stands.Also in
this display is a life-sized robotic Glyptodont, a close relative of the modern armadillo.
Other dioramas to examine are the badger, beaver, coyote, elk, mule deer, muskrat,
ocelot, otter, prairie dog, raccoon, white tailed deer, and gray fox exhibits.The Science
Building (formerly The Science Place) hosts exhibit halls with both permanent and
traveling exhibitions. Some of the permanent displays are the Physics Galleries, the Little
Urban Farm, the Dental Gallery and more. Showing through May 28, 2007, is Gunther von
Hagens’ BODY WORLDS:The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies. In the
lanetarium, visitors canexperience “The Great Constellation Hunt” and visit Saturn and
examine its rings and largest moon,Titan. In the TI Founders IMAX® theater, movie goers
can experience an auditorium that seats 329 persons, with each seat designed to let
the viewer “have the best seat in the house” under the 79-foot domed screen overhead.
IMAX® feature films are usually 40 minutes long. Architecturally appealing, the theater
entrance is flanked by two floating staircases rising above a black terrazzo rendering of
the solar system including eleven constellations with a movable marker indicating the
constellations visible in the night sky. Hrs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Closed major holidays. General admission $8.50, Seniors $7.50, children 3-12 $5 and 2 &
under free. 3535 Grand Ave. and 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park. 214-428-5555,
www.natureandscience.org.
THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK
This theater, that premiered with Sigmund Romberg’s The Student Prince in the fall of
1925, is home stage for the Dallas Summer Musicals,Dallas Opera, Texas BalletTheatre
(along with other ballet dance troupes), and Broadway Musical touring companies.The
summer musicals run from May to October and the Dallas Opera season is from
November to February. The Spanish Baroque-style structure,with touches of Moorish
influences, is located at Fair Park where a world renowned collection of Art Deco
architecture stands,much of it built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition.
909 First Avenue. For information go to www.dallassummermusicals.org.
Tickets 214-373-8000.
OLD CITY PARK
The Historical Village of Dallas - Old City Park’s mission is to bring history to life so that
visitors may relive some of the experiences of the years from 1840- 1910 in Dallas and
North Central Texas. Old City Park’s thirteen acres hosts 38 historic structures, a working
farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church
and commercial buildings.Visitors may interact with lively characters, do historic crafts, or
help with chores around the historical village. Monthly programs explore different
aspects of Dallas history with crafts, music, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Summer hours until Sept. 15 are Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun. noon-4 p.m.
After that hours will be Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with Sun. hrs. remaining the same. Open
daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and NewYear’s Eve
and New Year’s Day. Gen. Adm. $7, 65+ $5, and children 3-12 $4. Self-paced tours or
guided tours are available. A multi-lingual audio tour is $3 extra. 1717 Gano St., 214-421-
5141, www.oldcitypark.org.
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA
“Dallas’ Most Visited Historic Site” uses walls of photographs and videos to examine
the life and death of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the USA.The place at the 6th
floor window from which the assassin fired upon the motorcade, is marked off by
wooden crates, and Walter Cronkite still announces to the nation that its president is
dead.Visitors are encouraged to write their own thoughts about that day after
viewing the exhibition.Daily except Christmas. 9a.m.-6 p.m. Gen.Adm. $10, Seniors,
students and children over 7, $9. Children under 6, no charge. Audio guides in several
languages are $3.50 or less. 411 Elm St., (the former School Book Depository).
For more information call 214-747-6660 or go to www.jfk.org.
Approximately 6,000 aquatic animals, including marine and freshwater fish, reptiles,
amphibians and invertebrates are housed in The Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park. Its location
is the original Art Deco structure that opened for the Texas Centennial celebration in
1936. The Aquarium is a leader in breeding critically endangered Texas species, such as
the Texas blind salamander and several desert fishes that are already extinct in nature.
With the exception of Christmas and Thanksgiving Days, the Aquarium is open daily
from 9:00a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Adults - $20.95
Children (3-12 Years) - $12.95
Seniors (60 & Older) - $16.95
Children (2 & Under) - No Charge
(Prices Do Not Include Tax)
All Major Credit Cards Accepted.
1462 First Avenue & MLK Blvd. For more information, call
214-670-8443 or go to www.dallaszoo.com.
THE DALLAS ARBORETUM
Sixty-six acres of year-round floral display makes the Dallas Arboretum one of the nation’s
top botanic gardens and home of the Southwest’s largest outdoor floral festival. Located
on the southeast shore of White Rock Lake, visitors of all ages enjoy flower gardens,
sculpture, fountains, two historic mansions, and scenic lake views. Gen.Ad. $8; Seniors
65+ $7; children 3-12 $5; 2 and under and members of the Arboretum, free. $5 parking.
For information on tours and admission for groups of 20 or more, call 214-515-6512.
DeGolyer Garden Cafe and Lula Mae Slaughter Dining Terrace are open
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.The Dallas Arboretum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except
Thanksgiving, Christmas and NewYear’s Day when it is closes. 8525 Garland Rd., 214-515-
6500, www.dallasarboretum.org.
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
With its comprehensive collection, stimulating special exhibitions, and full schedule of
family programs, lectures, films, and concerts, the Dallas Museum of Art is an important
part of the cultural life of the downtown Dallas Arts District. The DMA’s permanent
collection is distinguished by major holdings in African,Asian, contemporary, South
Asian, and Indonesian art along with a wide representation of classical antiquities, later
European art, and fine holdings in American paintings, sculpture, and decorative arts.
The Museum’s collection is complemented by a diverse schedule of touring exhibitions,
many of which are organized by the DMA’s curatorial staff.The Museum’s special
exhibitions and comprehensive collections, combined with a full range of concerts, tours,
lectures, and programs, provide a wealth of experiences to engage visitors of every age
in the world of art. Hrs:Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with the exception of Thurs. when late
hours are from 5p.m. until 9.The Thurs. late hours are free, as is the first Tues. of each
month. Closed Mondays, and major holidays. Gen.Adm. $10; Senior citizens $7, students
with a current school I.D. $5. DMA members & children under 12 are admitted free,
school tour groups are free with reservations. 1717 N. Harwood St., 214-922-1200 or
www.dallasmuseumofart.org.
THE DALLAS WORLD AQUARIUM
Featured at the DallasWorld Aquarium are an aquarium, a Venezuelan rainforest, plants
and animals from South Africa and the recently opened Mundo Maya exhibit.The
aquariums hold marine life representing the waters of four continents, three oceans and
various seas around the world.The replica of the South American Orinoco River basin
features its tropical rainforest and savannas which are home to unparalleled
concentrations of flora and fauna.The outdoor model of South Africa’s southern tip
biomes displays a lagoon-like exhibit presenting both plants and animals from the area.
Mundo Maya highlights the contributions of the ancient Mayan culture. Open seven
days a week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. General
admission $15.95; Seniors 60+ $12.95, children 3-12, $8.95, and children under 2, no
charge. Prices do not include tax. All major credit cards accepted. 1801 N. Griffin St. 214-
720-1801, www.dwazoo.com.
THE DALLAS ZOO:
On 95 developed acres, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoo in Texas and was the first zoo in
the state. It is divided into the Wilds of Africa and ZooNorth.The 25-acreWilds of Africa
features six major African habitats.Take a 20-minute Monorail Safari (in season) to see
animals in bush, desert, forest,woodland, river and mountain environments.The Kimberly-
Clark Chimpanzee Forest along the NatureTrail is especially popular. ZooNorth is home to
the newest exhibits: the Betty Moroney Norsworthy Otter Outpost,TamarinTreetops and
Bug U!. The ExxonMobil EndangeredTiger Habitat features a natural setting with rocks,
trees, grasses, and pools of water where the tigers may swim. In Primate Place, the Zoo’s
monkeys and lesser apes live in a lush park setting.The Snout Route is home to animals
with distinctive noses.Nearby, visitors will find the elephants and giraffes and the Pierre A.
Fontaine Bird & Reptile Building. Pass the kangaroos and hike up to the Hill where you’ll
find a camel, rhinos, antelope,warthogs, and other hoofed animals.Have lunch at the
Prime Meridian by the Flamingo Pond then visit the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo.There
are pony rides, a petting zoo, a koi pond and a bubbling stream to get feet wet.The
Underzone has naked mole rats, mongooses and other underground creatures and
the Nature Exchange offers a special kind of swap shop for natural artifacts. Find an
extensive collection of birds in BirdValley and throughout the park.The Zoo is open daily
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Christmas Day.Tickets for those 12-64 are $8.75; 65+ $5.50;
children 3-11 $5.75, under 3, no charge. Parking is $5.The Monorail runs Sept. 2 through
Nov. 30. 650 S. R. L.Thornton Frwy. (I-35E at Marsalis). For more info, call (214) 670-5656 or
go to www.dallaszoo.com.
FAIR PARK
Fair Park is located 2 miles east of Downtown Dallas off I-30.This 277-acre national historic
landmark was the site of the 1936 Texas Centennial Exhibition, celebrating Texas’
independence from Mexico.The grounds are home to nine museums, sporting events,
corporate events, national exhibitions and festivals. Special features include the Texas
Vietnam Memorial, the lushly landscaped Leonhardt Lagoon, the Smith Fountain and
the Old Mill Inn Restaurant. Other unique historic features include six mammoth statues
representing the six governments that have ruled Texas which line the Esplanade flanked
by two buildings both of which have 1936 Art Deco murals and base reliefs adorning
their facades. More than 6.5 million people attend musicals, concerts, and more than
100 festivals and exhibits there annually. Each year, from the last Friday in September
through the third Sunday in October, Fair Park is the site of the State Fair of Texas with
more than 3.5 million people attending each fall.The museums have varying hours and
admission prices and take most major credit cards. For more information, call 214-670-
8400 or go to www.fairparkdallas.com.
LOUISTUSSAUD’S PALACE OF WAX & RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Grand Prairie’s Palace ofWax is the place to view wax figures of the best and worst of
humanity from Hollywood stars to characters who lived in the old west: the heroes and
villains of our history. Wax figures includeTom Hanks as Forrest Gump, the menacing
Captain Hook, the saintly Mother Teresa (1910-1997), and the present President Bush
along with his 42 predecessors. Entering Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! visitors find themed
galleries with videos, artifacts, and activities.You can experience an earth quake, aTexas
tornado with 200 mph winds,walk on the ocean floor, or a bed of live coals.Visitors will
also see “The Lord’s Prayer” written on a grain of rice and the ruins of a mystic temple.Hrs.
are Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Gen.Ad. for one attraction is $14.95
(combo ticket–$17.95); children 4-12, $8.95 or combo $9.95. 601 E. Safari Pkwy.,
972-263-2391 or go to www.placeofwax.com.
THE MAJESTIC THEATRE
The Majestic Theatre opened April 11, 1921 during the Vaudeville era.Over the years it
hosted various acts such as Houdini and Bob Hope.As movies pushed aside vaudeville,
the Majestic became a center for premieres bringing such stars as Jimmy Stewart,
Gregory Peck and JohnWayne to Dallas. Live entertainment continued by Big Bands
featuring such musicians as Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. But July 16, 1973, the
Majestic Theatre went dark.The Hobilitzelle Foundation, who owned the Majestic Theatre,
presented it to the City of Dallas January 31, 1976. Restoration and renovations were
carried out including restoring the Renaissance Baroque exterior and the reapplication
of the 23K gold leaf to interior accents and molding.The Majestic was named to the
National Register of Historic Places and re-opened as a center for the performing
arts on January 28, 1983. Besides the main stage is the Experimental Theatre that
opened in April 1999. It is designed for smallerscale plays, dance and theatrical
productions, and seats up to 100 patrons. 1925 Elm St.
www.liveatthemajestic.com or call 214-880-0137.
THE MORTON H.MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER
The Meyerson Symphony Center is home to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Turtle
Creek Chorale, the DallasWind Symphony and the Greater DallasYouth Orchestra. It also
hosts concerts, band and choral festivals, and religious services. In its construction, 30,000
square feet of Italian travertine marble and 22,000 pieces of Indiana limestone were
used. Also included in the Meyerson Symphony Center is 918 panels of African
cherrywood and 216 panels of America cherrywood.Architect of the acoustically superb
structure was I. M. Pei. Music Director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra,Andrew Litton,
says “Performing here is one of the greatest privileges of my position.” 2301 Flora Street,
214-670-3600 or www.meyersonsymphonycenter.com.
MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
The Museum of Nature & Science has three main components: the Nature Building
(formerly the Dallas Museum of Natural History), the Science Building (former The Science
Place) and the Children’s Museum (formerly the Dallas Children’s Museum housed at
ValleyView Center).The Nature Building presents its collections in simulated habitats
frequented by many creatures that lived thousands of years ago. In the Texas Dinosaurs
exhibit, visitors will see a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex feasting on the bones of an
Alamosaurus, while the skull of a Torosaurus lies exposed in a riverbed.A mural of the prehis
toric Big Bend area provides the backdrop for this exhibit since scientists have discovered
evidence that the T. rex once inhabited that area of Texas.Also see the Alamosaurus, a
group of animals called sauropods, so large it was once thought they existed in lakes or
rivers to help support their massive weight, but the similarity in leg structure with
elephants makes it appear they actually lived on land. The Leonhardt Lagoon Nature
Walk features markers and panels describing the birds, insects, plants, trees, fish and
other wildlife that make their homes in the lagoon in Fair Park. In the Ice Age Dallas
exhibit, visitors will see several fossils including the Trinity River Mammoth of 20,000 years
ago that lived and grazed along the banks of the river where Dallas now stands.Also in
this display is a life-sized robotic Glyptodont, a close relative of the modern armadillo.
Other dioramas to examine are the badger, beaver, coyote, elk, mule deer, muskrat,
ocelot, otter, prairie dog, raccoon, white tailed deer, and gray fox exhibits.The Science
Building (formerly The Science Place) hosts exhibit halls with both permanent and
traveling exhibitions. Some of the permanent displays are the Physics Galleries, the Little
Urban Farm, the Dental Gallery and more. Showing through May 28, 2007, is Gunther von
Hagens’ BODY WORLDS:The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies. In the
lanetarium, visitors canexperience “The Great Constellation Hunt” and visit Saturn and
examine its rings and largest moon,Titan. In the TI Founders IMAX® theater, movie goers
can experience an auditorium that seats 329 persons, with each seat designed to let
the viewer “have the best seat in the house” under the 79-foot domed screen overhead.
IMAX® feature films are usually 40 minutes long. Architecturally appealing, the theater
entrance is flanked by two floating staircases rising above a black terrazzo rendering of
the solar system including eleven constellations with a movable marker indicating the
constellations visible in the night sky. Hrs. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sun. noon-7 p.m.
Closed major holidays. General admission $8.50, Seniors $7.50, children 3-12 $5 and 2 &
under free. 3535 Grand Ave. and 1318 S. 2nd Ave. in Fair Park. 214-428-5555,
www.natureandscience.org.
THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK
This theater, that premiered with Sigmund Romberg’s The Student Prince in the fall of
1925, is home stage for the Dallas Summer Musicals,Dallas Opera, Texas BalletTheatre
(along with other ballet dance troupes), and Broadway Musical touring companies.The
summer musicals run from May to October and the Dallas Opera season is from
November to February. The Spanish Baroque-style structure,with touches of Moorish
influences, is located at Fair Park where a world renowned collection of Art Deco
architecture stands,much of it built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition.
909 First Avenue. For information go to www.dallassummermusicals.org.
Tickets 214-373-8000.
OLD CITY PARK
The Historical Village of Dallas - Old City Park’s mission is to bring history to life so that
visitors may relive some of the experiences of the years from 1840- 1910 in Dallas and
North Central Texas. Old City Park’s thirteen acres hosts 38 historic structures, a working
farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church
and commercial buildings.Visitors may interact with lively characters, do historic crafts, or
help with chores around the historical village. Monthly programs explore different
aspects of Dallas history with crafts, music, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Summer hours until Sept. 15 are Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sun. noon-4 p.m.
After that hours will be Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with Sun. hrs. remaining the same. Open
daily except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day and NewYear’s Eve
and New Year’s Day. Gen. Adm. $7, 65+ $5, and children 3-12 $4. Self-paced tours or
guided tours are available. A multi-lingual audio tour is $3 extra. 1717 Gano St., 214-421-
5141, www.oldcitypark.org.
SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA
“Dallas’ Most Visited Historic Site” uses walls of photographs and videos to examine
the life and death of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the USA.The place at the 6th
floor window from which the assassin fired upon the motorcade, is marked off by
wooden crates, and Walter Cronkite still announces to the nation that its president is
dead.Visitors are encouraged to write their own thoughts about that day after
viewing the exhibition.Daily except Christmas. 9a.m.-6 p.m. Gen.Adm. $10, Seniors,
students and children over 7, $9. Children under 6, no charge. Audio guides in several
languages are $3.50 or less. 411 Elm St., (the former School Book Depository).
For more information call 214-747-6660 or go to www.jfk.org.
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