Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Programs & Events
Donuts with Dinos
Saturday, April 18 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | Free for Friends of the Museum Members ($10 per person non-member) | Registration Required: Register Here
Start your morning with dinosaurs and donuts at this special early-access event at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum, hosted by the Friends of the Museums! Families are invited to enjoy exclusive access to the museum before it opens to the public, with time to explore exhibits at your own pace.
Enjoy donuts and coffee for adults, plus juice boxes and water for kids. The lower-level dig site will be open, and children can take part in hands-on activities and crafts, including a special event-only coloring page. Don’t miss a visit from Dr. Dizzy, and stop by the lab to meet Nick, who will be on hand to answer questions about recent lab changes and guide kids through simple fossil activities at interactive stations.
This relaxed, come-and-go event is open to families with children of all ages.
This event is free with a family-level membership and above; $10 per person for non-members.
Family Fossil Hunting
Saturday, May 30 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | $8 per participant ($10 for non-members) | Register Here
Join Nick Wiersum from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum as we explore the local fossils of Kenosha’s lakeshore. Meet at the Kenosha Public Museum to learn about the prehistoric life that called this area home, discuss how to locate fossils, and then head out to the Simmon’s Island beach house to collect fossils of your own! All participants are responsible for providing their own transportation from the Museum to the collection site. The Museum will provide you with any tools you will need, including a collection bag, fossil guide, and magnifying glass.
Dinos in the Dark
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Dinosaur Discovery Museum with a flashlight in hand! As you explore the museum’s skeletons, watch as the dinosaurs seem to come alive in the shadows, revealing their fascinating features.
Tickets are $8 per person ($10 for non-members)
No walk-in tickets will be available.
Friday, October 17, 2025
6:00pm Register Here | 7:00pm Register Here | 8:00pm Register Here
Friday, October 24, 2025
6:00pm Register Here | 7:00pm Register Here | 8:00pm Register Here
Ghost Hunting
Are you intrigued by the supernatural? Ever dreamt of delving into a paranormal investigation? Join us at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum after hours for a spine-tingling experience. Listen to chilling tales of eerie happenings, examine evidence of the paranormal captured by real-life ghost hunters—including photographs and EVPs—and embark on your own investigation of the museum.
No walk-in tickets will be available.
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 9:30pm – 11:00pm | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Call to Register: 262-653-4140
Friday, October 24, 2025 | 9:30pm – 11:00pm | $16 ($20 for non-members) | **Sold Out**
Interested in booking a private Dinos in the Dark or Ghost Hunting program? Email awolff@kenosha.org.
Youth Programs
Youth programming at the Kenosha Public Museum is specifically designed for children to explore topics of Natural History, Science, Social Sciences and the Arts in a safe and welcoming environment without requiring the presence of their parent or guardian. These programs require registration, often require a fee, and are grouped by the specific age ranges of the attendees. Please select a specific program to learn more.
Wintersaurus Camp at the Kenosha Public Museum
Tuesday, December 30 | 10am – 12pm | $15 ($20 for non-member) | Register Here
Take a break from Winter Break! Did you know that dinosaur fossils have been found on every single continent on Earth? Even Antarctica! Join the Kenosha Public Museum for a morning of fun, learning about dinosaurs from the Arctic and Antarctic, through hands-on experiments with real and cast fossils, and crafts.
Intended for ages 6-10
Youth Programs
Youth programming at the Kenosha Public Museum is specifically designed for children to explore topics of Natural History, Science, Social Sciences and the Arts in a safe and welcoming environment without requiring the presence of their parent or guardian. These programs require registration, often require a fee, and are grouped by the specific age ranges of the attendees. Please select a specific program to learn more.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund will be issued if the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, or Civil War Museum cancels a workshop or camp.
All refunds requested within 72 hours of the program are subject to a $10 processing fee.
No refunds are offered on or after the day a workshop or camp begins.
Class cancellations can happen if enrollment minimums are not met two days prior to the event. You will be contacted via phone or email if your event is canceled.
If unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, power outages, instructor illness) occur within 72 hours of the workshop or camp and the program must be canceled, the museum will do its best to reschedule or provide a voucher to take a program of a similar or same cost.
