All members will be asked to show their valid Academy Membership card with printed tickets for the breakfasts and shows.

A paleontological extravaganza is held at the Academy on President's Day weekend! Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of gigantic proportions, features rarely seen specimens and dinosaur fossils from the Academy’s world-famous collection. Meet Academy scientists and learn what it’s like to reconstruct the past using fossils, imagination, and sound science. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers, interactive presentations, and much more!

Ticketed Events for Members on Sunday, February 19:

Dr. Scott Sampson Auditorium Shows

Exclusive Breakfast with Dr. Scott and Buddy the Dinosaur
Sunday, February 19

Academy members have a special opportunity to have breakfast with Dr. Scott Sampson and Buddy the Dinosaur from the hit PBS children’s series “Dinosaur Train”! Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet of pancakes, French toast, eggs, fruit, and more for just $20 per person.

Then catch one of our live auditorium shows with Dr. Scott, playing daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Because of the high demand for last year’s event, Dr. Scott’s auditorium shows are now by ticket only for $5 per member attendee (and $7.50 per nonmember).

Breakfast

$20 per person

 Sunday seatings: 8:30 a.m.

 Dr. Scott Shows

 $5 per member

 Sunday showtimes and show descriptions:

11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Join Dr. Scott for an all ages presentation full of “Dinosaur Train” fun!

3:00 p.m.

See “Dr. Scott Sampson: New Discoveries” – a talk for the young adult/adult dinosaur enthusiast.

Please note: Seating is limited in the Auditorium. Children under 3 are free but will be asked to sit on an adult’s lap. If you would prefer for your child to have his or her own seat, you may purchase one at the regular rates.

Buy your tickets now for the members’ breakfast, the Dr. Scott shows, or both! Remember, members always get in to Academy festivals like Paleopalooza for free.