[Media Invite] Titans of the Past @ Singapore Science Centre
When we went to Science Street at Singapore Science Centre in November last year, we also visited the Titans of the Past - Dinosaurs & Ice Age Mammals exhibition. If your child(ren) is/are interested in dinosaurs, this is one exhibition that you should bring him/her/them to. A bonus is: the ticket to the exhibition includes entry to the Science Centre.
The first segment of the exhibition is “The Growth & Behaviour of Dinosaurs”. It showcases some beautiful & valuable real fossils including the largest T-Rex skull ever found, good-quality replicas, state-of-the art animatronics & a controversial story line.
The second segment features life-sized dinosaur skeletal casts of the Argentinosaurus, measuring a majestic 36m in length and 7m in height (no photos here), a Giganotosaurus & a T-rex.
The children learned that the teeth of the Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) changed from juvenile stage of flesh eater to adult stage of bone crusher! They pressed the buttons to observe the movement of the mouths.
Studies have shown that when a triceratops was upset or angry, blood circulation in the frill rapidly increased, changing the colour of the frill. This is similar to when humans are upset or angry, & their faces turned red due to increased blood circulation. See video below:
The final segment, “Ice Age Exhibition” showcases animatronic mammals from the Ice Age which includes a mammoth, a mastodon & a saber-toothed tiger among others. This is a very small section.
There is also a children activity area where they can do some craft works, watch a movie or playsand castle pretend palaeontologists trying to dig up the fossils.
Exhibition Dates:
25 October 2013 to 23 February 2014
Location:
The Annexe of Singapore Science Centre
Typical time required:
2 hours
Admission Charges (Inclusive of Science Centre entry)
S$25 - Adult
S$19 - Child
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The first segment of the exhibition is “The Growth & Behaviour of Dinosaurs”. It showcases some beautiful & valuable real fossils including the largest T-Rex skull ever found, good-quality replicas, state-of-the art animatronics & a controversial story line.
Although we do not believe the earth is millions of years over, we think this could be the fossilization process (minus that huge nos. of years) |
These are replica skulls, but enough to intrigue the children |
Large & small Triceratops had similar skulls except the large ones had holes in their frills. Triceratops are said to be 1 of the most common dinosaurs in that era. |
The children learned that the teeth of the Tyrannosaurus (T-Rex) changed from juvenile stage of flesh eater to adult stage of bone crusher! They pressed the buttons to observe the movement of the mouths.
Studies have shown that when a triceratops was upset or angry, blood circulation in the frill rapidly increased, changing the colour of the frill. This is similar to when humans are upset or angry, & their faces turned red due to increased blood circulation. See video below:
The final segment, “Ice Age Exhibition” showcases animatronic mammals from the Ice Age which includes a mammoth, a mastodon & a saber-toothed tiger among others. This is a very small section.
There is also a children activity area where they can do some craft works, watch a movie or play
Exhibition Dates:
25 October 2013 to 23 February 2014
Location:
The Annexe of Singapore Science Centre
Typical time required:
2 hours
Admission Charges (Inclusive of Science Centre entry)
S$25 - Adult
S$19 - Child
Wow, that looks like so much fun. I shall make a note to visit when next in Singapore with my son. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYes Ann, S'pore is quite a child-friendly c'try. Young ones will have no lack of activities.
DeleteI think I would really enjoy this, I find this sort of thing so interesting. Great post, sure makes you want to visit. :) Nikki@Wonderfully Women
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous day out, I would love to visit a display like that, as I find that whole era facinating. xx Nikki @ Wonderfully Women
ReplyDeleteIndeed it is, if one is interested in Dinos. :)
Deletenice place to spend. great educational value. this looks similar to the 'Carnegie Museum of Natural History'
ReplyDeleteOh, I haven't been there, Amarnaik.
DeleteThis looks like a brilliant day out! I love the Natural History Museum in London :)
ReplyDeleteReally, Sophie? Will make it a point to visit Natural History Museum in London if I ever go to England again. :)
DeleteWe went too and we enjoyed it. For those interested to go, there's a promotion of 24% discount at the MEclub.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.meclub.sg/promotion-details.htm
Wow! Thanks CE for the tips!
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