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No dinosaur in the world compares to Sue—the largest, most complete, Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered. At a heart-stopping, 42 feet long and 12 feet high at the hips, Sue is the largest, most complete, and best-preserved T. rex ever discovered! A dramatic, life-sized skeleton cast of Sue is the centerpiece of this blockbuster exhibition that also features hands-on and digital interactive exhibits that help you uncover Sue’s amazing past and explore the field of paleontology. A. T. rex Named Sue…

Visit The Discovery on Saturday, June 16 to be one of the very first visitors to explore the brand new Curiosity Carnival. You can try your hand at your favorite carnival games while exploring probability, physics, motor skills, and other surprising concepts. They’re rarely as easy as they seem! Curiosity Carnival will challenge you to experience the thrill of victory and learn why these games are so intriguing. In a addition to the Curiosity Carnival exhibition, visit Spark!Lab Smithsonian to…

The Discovery is pleased to welcome you to Mindbender Mansion, our latest featured exhibition. This large-scale, eclectic and quirky exhibition, full of brainteasers and interactive challenges, is guaranteed to test the brain power and problem solving skills of even the most experienced puzzlers. Join us and be one of the first to master each of the 40 individual brainteasers and four group activities that make up this fun, challenging and unconventional mansion! Members-only Admission to this exhibition preview event is…