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Through the wonders of stunning digital technology, audiences are transported to the depths of the rainforest, times long before humankind existed and wild lands a world away.

Slip on some 3D glasses, and encounter Tyrannosaurs, oceans, extreme weather and even a journey through American music. The lineup includes Waking the T. Rex 3D: The Story of Sue (through Jan. 6, 2019), Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet and America’s Musical Journey 3D (through May 23, 2019), and Extreme Weather 3D (Jan. 7-May 23, 2019).

The Museum’s cutting-edge 297-seat theater features brilliant 4K digital projection, immersive surround sound, and incredible RealD 3D capabilities that come together to create an unmatched theater experience in both 2D and 3D formats.

Waking the T. rex 3D
September 7, 2018 – January 6, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Travel into the field, inside science labs, and back 67 million years to the Cretaceous Period to reveal the T. rex named Sue like we’ve never known her before — from nest to death — in roaring, bone-crunching, in-your-face 3D. We witness her life-and-death struggles as she lives up to her reputation as one of the great dinosaur predators of all time, facing off with Triceratops and other threatening creatures. This is a high-drama science adventure you won’t soon forget. Get showtime information and tickets here.

Oceans 3D: Our Blue Planet
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 20 minutes

Go on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least-explored habitat on Earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go farther into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the oceans’ most astonishing creatures. Narrated by Academy Award®-winning actor Kate Winslet. Get showtime information and tickets here.

America’s Musical Journey 3D
September 7, 2018 – May 23, 2019

Approximately 40 minutes

Chart-topping artist Aloe Blacc invites audiences to join him on a joyful, tune-filled, giant-screen tour of the nation’s most iconic music cities, diving into the special places and unique cultural diversity that gave birth to America’s celebrated musical heritage. Narrated by legendary Academy Award®-winning actor Morgan Freeman, America’s Musical Journey 3D reflects the nation at every turn, telling stories of survival or celebration, of love or heartache, of protest or coming together. Get showtime information and tickets here.

To view trailers and film times, go to perotmuseum.org. 

Films are presented locally by Primrose Schools.

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Receiving rave reviews from its other national tour stops, The Art of the Brick (Feb. 23-Aug. 18, 2019) features LEGO® bricks of every size used to construct stunning works of art and structural marvels.

The Art of the Brick is a critically acclaimed traveling exhibition boasting the world’s largest and most elaborate display of pieces constructed using only LEGO^® bricks.

Works of art such as the Mona Lisa, the statues of David, Venus de Milo and Augustus of Prima Porta, a T. rex, Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa and more made exclusively from LEGO^® bricks will be on display.

Created by world-renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, The Art of the Brick is designed to inspire ingenuity and creativity with original pieces and re-imagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces (made exclusively from LEGO^® bricks).

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WHAT

What if an eccentric chocolatier and a daredevil pop star had a whirlwind romance, got married while skydiving, and had a glamorous, glittering love child who grew up to rule a small nation?

Explore Candytopia’s sprawling sanctuary of confectionary bliss, with 14 carefully curated and crafted rooms and environments. Be showered in confetti by candy-coated unicorn pigs, or swim in a pool of 300,000 marshmallows! Discover the sweets of Candytopia with nine samples of candy items throughout the experience including chocolate truffles and bags of gummi bears.

If you ever dreamed of nibbling your way through Candyland or scoring a Golden Ticket, you’ve come to the right place. Treat yourself to Candytopia, and let your tastebuds and your imagination soar!

WHEN

Candytopia opened April 5th and is a limited engagement. Their doors close July 31st, so reserve your tickets today!

WHERE

8021 Walnut Hill Lane (at Central Expressway, in The Hill), Dallas.

RESERVATIONS

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WHAT: An immersive art experience of art, light, and sound reminiscent of a journey into the fantasy of flight. With more than 20 unique photo opportunities throughout the exhibit, the installations include 6000 LEDs, 100 lbs. of cotton, 25 lbs. of glitter, five miles of ribbon and other surprises waiting to be discovered! From superheroes to unicorns, guests of all ages can experience the beauty of the rainbow as it bursts from the seams of a comic-strip gone haywire in which you can be the hero.

WHEN: April 24-May 5, 2019

WHERE: 3609 Parry Ave., Dallas, TX 75226

Located across the street from the historic Fair Park right off the DART, this 2600-square foot space has been customized for an extraordinary experience from the outside in.

Most of the Rainbow Vomit exhibit is wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the small upstairs portion.

COST: General Admission tickets are $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends, plus taxes and fees. We also offer discounts for children aged 3-12, military members, and seniors. Also, children under 3 get in free!

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WHAT: TFTI, an interactive photo experience made in Texas, welcomes guests to the ultimate pop-up photo experience for a limited time in Arlington, TX from April 25 – June 2, 2019.

Creative rooms — ranging in theme from Cloud Room to Pillow Fight, Mirror Room to Upside Down — and tons of varied photo activations will become the perfect backdrop for guests. Whether looking for a new jaw-dropping selfie, team photos, or a new fun and quirky family portrait, TFTI has something for everyone. The entire space has been designed to be toured in one-hour increments.

WHERE: 3701 S. Cooper St., Suite 107, Arlington, TX (Same shopping complex near the Raising Cane’s and right next to Feng Cha drink shop)

WHEN:  Thursdays through Sunday through June 2nd  from 10 AM – 8 PM with a new expansion to open 6 days a week to be announced soon!

COST: Every person entering the TFTI photo experience will need a ticket. Children under four years of age are free. Tickets are non-refundable and pets are not allowed.

Check out photos from the experience on Instagram.

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WHAT: As part of the Blue Star Museums program, Texas’ three presidential libraries, including the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, offer free admission to active duty U.S. military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve, and their families, starting on Armed Forces Day, May 18, and continuing through Labor Day, Sept. 2, 2019.

Visitors to the George W. Bush Presidential Library can view the new exhibit “Away from the White House: Presidential Retreats” showcasing presidential retreats as a mixture of traveling White House, diplomacy, and attempts at relaxation. Other museum highlights include “A Nation Under Attack” recalling the events of Sept. 11, 2001; an Oval Office replica; and provocative, hands-on Decision Points Theater.

WHEN: May 18 – September 2, 2019

WHERE: 2943 SMU Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205

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WHAT: Visit a PT-13 Cornell, C-47 Skytrain, T-34 Mentor and A-26 Invader at the Warbird Ride Day at the Vintage Flying Museum. Aircraft will be available for rides for an additional cost, depending on the aircraft type and seat position selected. Flights can also be booked during the event.

WHEN: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Saturday, May 25, 2019

WHERE: Vintage Flying Museum,  505 NW 38th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76106

COST: Admission to the event is $10 for adults, and $8 for senior citizens, military and teens. Children age 6-12 are $5 and under 6 are free. Tours of the museum are included.

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