Carpenter Hall

DINOSAURS! have returned to Catawba Science Center

Join us for a whole year of prehistoric adventure and fossil fun!

All 16 of our dinosaurs have filled Carpenter Hall with lights and sounds to elevate your experience. Our dig pit, "David Digs", features a unique experience for paleontologists of all ages.

Admission to our DINOSAURS! exhibit is included with your admission to the Catawba Science Center.

Not a Member? Join today to see exhibits early and anytime FREE! Click below to learn more.

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NEW!!! VR Experience with IMMOTION

DINOSAUR EVOLUTION: Step back 66 million years and journey through the final chapter of the age of dinosaurs in Dinosaur Evolution! Witness feathered raptors on the hunt, armored giants defending their turf, and the mighty T. rex at the top of the food chain.  Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science reveal how evolution shaped the dinosaurs and how birds, their modern-day descendants, continue their legacy.

SHARK DIVE: Experience the intricate behaviors of tiger and hammerhead sharks closer than ever before in this breathtaking adventure within the crystal-clear waters of the Bahamas.

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE "SHARK DIVE" TRAILER

IMMOTION VR is a unique experience that is a bonus feature to our exhibits, which is not included in admission to CSC - Members: $5 | Non-Members: $7

SKIP THE LINE with a VR PUNCH CARD!! 

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 | Valid for 5 VR Experiences

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Questions? Contact the Exhibit Office at exhibits@catawbascience.org or 828.322.8169 x. 338

Coloring & Activity Pages!

Don't forget to tag us in photos of your artwork! 

Visit the Foothills Collaboratory to participate in these fun activities on-site, and maybe we will display your artwork on the wall!