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Here Be Dragons

May 24, 2025–September 14, 2025 Springfield Science Museum » Second Floor » Changing Exhibits Gallery

Step into a world where myth meets science, where creatures of legend crawl, slither, and roar to life!

Here Be Dragons is a one-of-a-kind immersive exhibition that brings visitors face-to-face with live reptiles and paleontological discoveries that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Explore the real-life animals—past and present—that may have inspired myths and fantasy. Gaze at a gargoyle gecko, linger by a legless lizard, and bond with a bearded dragon. Explore fossils and reconstructions of ancient creatures that were real dragons trapped in stone. Feel the texture of scaled skin and fossilized bones with life-like models and replica fossils designed for hands-on learning. From prehistoric flying reptiles to their modern relatives, this exhibition combines education, interaction, and a touch of magic.

Here Be Dragons is sponsored by Full Power Radio.

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