Dinosaur School Assembly in NJ, NY, CT & PA: a real dinosaur museum and fossil dig for every student
We turn your gym or auditorium into a natural history museum for the day. Students get a high-energy, highly educational 45–50 minute dinosaur science show in front of giant skulls, real fossils and life-size specimens, then every child goes on a real fossil dig and keeps a genuine fossil.
Call 917-375-4248or emaildinosaursrock2@gmail.com
How big was a T. rex?Not just a show. A real dinosaur museum in your gym.
For 27 years DINOSAURS ROCK has brought genuine fossils and museum-grade dinosaur specimens to schools across the Northeast. More than 10 million kids and adults have taken part in our programs.
A typical assembly
- Students sit and watch
- Pictures on a screen
- Plastic props
- Nothing to take home
A DINOSAURS ROCK assembly
- Students come up and help
- Giant skulls & real fossils
- Hands-on fossil dig
- Every child keeps a fossil
To book your Dinosaur School Assembly call 917-375-4248
What happens during a dinosaur school assembly
We handle everything from setup to cleanup, so teachers can simply enjoy watching their students light up.
- 1Before the bell
The museum arrives
Our presenters set up a full traveling dinosaur museum in your gym or auditorium: giant skulls, bones, eggs and footprints.
- 245–50 minutes
The live dinosaur show
A fast-paced multimedia science show. Students answer questions, volunteer on stage and see real specimens up close.
- 3Hands-on
Touch real fossils
Students touch a real dinosaur egg, a dinosaur footprint and even fossilized dinosaur poop (coprolite).
- 4The big moment
Real fossil dig
Every student digs like a paleontologist and discovers a genuine fossil of their own.
- 5After school
Fossils go home
Each child takes home a real fossil, plus your school gets a study guide and fossil ID chart.
Every student goes on a real fossil dig
After the show, students become paleontologists. They dig, discover and keep a genuine fossil. Parents hear all about it at dinner that night.
Dig like a paleontologist
Students search through our dig boxes just like real fossil hunters in the field.
Discover genuine fossils
Nothing plastic, nothing pretend. Every specimen is real and millions of years old.
Keep it forever
100% of students take home a real fossil, a science souvenir they will treasure for years.
Inside a DINOSAURS ROCK school assembly
Real schools, real students, real fossils. This is what a dinosaur museum day looks like.
What students learn at our dinosaur science assembly
Every show is tailored by grade, from wide-eyed Pre-K students to curious middle schoolers.
Dinosaur anatomy
How skulls, teeth, claws and bones tell us how dinosaurs moved, hunted and lived.
How fossils form
The science of fossilization and how a living animal becomes stone over millions of years.
Meat-eaters vs. plant-eaters
Compare a T. rex to a Stegosaurus and discover clues that reveal what each one ate.
Paleontologists at work
How scientists find, dig up and study fossils, and how students can think like one.
Geologic time
The Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and how Earth changed over millions of years.
Dinosaur extinction
What happened 66 million years ago, and why birds are living dinosaurs today.
Built for your science curriculum
The DINOSAURS ROCK assembly supports the NGSS and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science. It is the perfect way to kick off or finish a Fossils or Earth History unit.
- Downloadable study guide with every booking
- Fossil ID chart so students can identify their find
- Grade-specific content, PreK–8
Hear it from principals & teachers
School leaders explain why they bring DINOSAURS ROCK back year after year.
“The best program we’ve ever had”
Principals, teachers and PTAs across NJ, NY, CT and PA trust DINOSAURS ROCK.
“Best Program We’ve Ever Had”
The programs offered are absolutely outstanding. The kids were engaged, enthused and totally engrossed in an educational experience. One of the best programs we’ve ever had.
“Back Every Year”
Over the course of the past 11 years I have worked with DINOSAURS ROCK repeatedly. We are hopeful to have DINOSAURS ROCK back every year.
“Best Field Trip in School”
Teachers in our school say that this is the best field trip in school we have ever had.
“Absolutely Fabulous”
This program was absolutely fabulous. The kids were so enthusiastic and had so much fun, and we really appreciate you coming to our school.
“Best Program”
This is the best program. We’ll have them back again!
“Watch the Video”
Hear principals and teachers describe a DINOSAURS ROCK assembly in their own words in the video above.
We do the work. You get the wow.
Call our office
Pick a date and your grade levels. We will tailor the show to your students.
The museum arrives
Our presenters arrive early and set up the full dinosaur exhibit.
Show & dig
A 45–50 minute live dinosaur show, then the hands-on fossil dig.
Fossils go home
Every student leaves with a real fossil and a story to tell.
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Dinosaur school assembly FAQ
How long is the DINOSAURS ROCK dinosaur school assembly?
Each assembly is a 45–50 minute interactive science show presented in front of a full traveling dinosaur museum exhibit, followed by the hands-on fossil dig.
What grades is the dinosaur assembly for?
DINOSAURS ROCK assemblies are tailored by grade for PreK through 8th grade, so younger students and middle schoolers each get content at their level.
Do students really get to keep a real fossil?
Yes. Every student goes on a real fossil dig and keeps a genuine fossil. Nothing is plastic or pretend: 100% of students take home a real specimen.
What will students learn?
Students learn about dinosaur anatomy, how fossils form, meat-eaters vs. plant-eaters, the work of paleontologists, geologic time and dinosaur extinction. Students also touch a real dinosaur egg, footprint and coprolite.
Does the program support our science curriculum?
Yes. The program supports the NGSS and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Science and fits perfectly into Fossils and Earth History units. A downloadable study guide and fossil ID chart come with every booking.
Where does DINOSAURS ROCK travel for school assemblies?
We bring the dinosaur museum to schools throughout New Jersey, New York (including NYC), Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Outside our area? Ask about our live virtual programs.
How do we book a dinosaur school assembly?
Call our office at 917-375-4248 or email dinosaursrock2@gmail.com to check dates and reserve your assembly. Dates fill quickly, so book early.
Bring the dinosaur museum to your school.
Give your students a science day they will never forget. Call or email today to check availability for your DINOSAURS ROCK dinosaur school assembly.
Call 917-375-4248or emaildinosaursrock2@gmail.com
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