Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek opens Memorial Day weekend

The Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek is set to open this month, unleashing a prehistoric array of dinosaurs from the Jurassic, Triassic and Cretaceous periods.

This permanent outdoor exhibit will be located at Mid-America Science Museum beginning Memorial Day weekend.

Mid-America Science Museum members are invited to Dinos and Donuts beginning at 9 a.m. May 26 for free doughnuts and coffee courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts. Members will have an hour to experience the Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek before the museum officially opens its doors at 10 a.m. to the general public.

“We have been extremely lucky to work with local professionals like Hot Springs Stonework, Zimmer Electric, Stevens Electronics, Fast Signs and others in order to get the Oaklawn Foun- dation DinoTrek prepared and we’re looking forward to having everything perfect for Memorial Day Weekend,” said Niles Ellis, director of exhibits and design.

The museum exhibits department is installing lighting, cameras, sound effects, and additional landscaping in the weeks leading up to the opening. Mid-America Science Museum will be open seven days a week offering opportunities for guests and visitors to Hot Springs to see the new permanent exhibit beginning on Memorial Day and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day.

Call 501-767- 3461 or visit http://www. midamericamuseum.org for more details about Mid-America Science Museum’s Oaklawn Foundation DinoTrek.