Salado Museum & College Park

We’re excited to announce that the Village of Salado and Salado Museum and College Park have been selected to host the Dinosaur George Traveling Museum as part of the 2025 Dinosaur George Summer Outreach Program! This is a one-day-only to kick off, completely FREE event that will transform our space into an unforgettable museum experience-for visitors of all ages.

Event Details:
Date: July 12, 2024
Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm
Location: Salado Museum and College Park – 423 S Main Street, Salado, Texas 76571
Admission: FREE and open to the public
Registration: No registration required

What can you expect?
An incredible collection of life-size dinosaur skulls, fossil replicas, and exhibits featuring prehistoric creatures from every corner of Earth’s ancient past – dinosaurs, mammals, reptiles, and more!

The museum was created by Dinosaur George Blasing, a self-taught paleontologist with over 40 years of experience, and the host of the Dinosaur George Kids podcast and History Channel’s Jurassic Fight Club. During the event, visitors will even get a chance to ask questions during a live Q&A with George himself.

Plus:
• A full day of hands-off, museum-quality exhibits
• A pop-up gift shop with dinosaur-themed merchandise and authentic fossils for sale
• Fun, engaging science for kids, families, and lifelong learners alike

Whether you’re a dino-lover, a science fan, or just for a fun and educational day out – you won’t want to miss this. We’re bringing the prehistoric world right to Salado.

Following Dino George, the Kids History Camp will kick off at the Salado Museum and College Park:
• July 14th – Introduction to History and Early Texas
• July 15th – Beyond the Notes – Celtic Fiddle Playing
• July 16th – Pioneers in Texas
• July 17th – The Robertson Family and early Salado

Mark your calendars and stay tuned to the websites for more details. Help spread the word—and get ready for a roaring good time!

For more information, contact: Lynette Jones at 254-718-0820 or email: director@museum.com or visit saladomuseum.org and www.visitsaladotexas.com