Published 11/9/26
Dinosaurs are roaring back to life in St. Clair County this month! On Saturday, November 14, the Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum will host a full day of prehistoric exploration headlined by renowned paleontologist, storyteller, and children’s author PaleoJoe.
Running alongside the museum’s immersive “DinoLab” exhibit, Dinosaur Day invites curious kids, aspiring young scientists, and fossil enthusiasts of all ages to step into the boots of a working field paleontologist.
Up Close in the Field: Daytime Fossil Prep
The excitement kicks off during regular museum hours with live Dinosaur Bone Cleaning Demonstrations from 10:00am-2:00pm. Cost is included with standard admission and no advance registration is required. Visitors will have the rare chance to watch PaleoJoe prepare real, ancient fossils scheduled for future exhibition, including a hefty Triceratops rib and a Sauropod leg bone.
The interactive daytime session encourages attendees to get up close, watch preservation techniques in real time, and ask PaleoJoe questions about what it takes to excavate and protect delicate specimens found in the field.
Digging for Truth: An Evening with PaleoJoe
Later that evening, the museum shifts focus from meticulous lab work to high-energy adventure storytelling for Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Known across the country for bringing earth science alive for kids and adults alike, PaleoJoe will take the audience behind the scenes of real dinosaur dig sites. The presentation weaves together thrilling field stories, hands-on scientific discovery, and the realities of modern paleontology, including dispelling common myths and giving young readers and students a look at how fossils make the journey from raw stone to museum pedestals. The cost of admission is $10 for museum members and $15 general admission (plus fees) and tickets are available for purchase in advance.
Exploring the DinoLab
Both daytime and evening visitors will have access to the museum’s featured “DinoLab” exhibit. Highlighting real fossil specimens alongside hands-on learning stations, the exhibit showcases the work of a real-life father-daughter dinosaur hunting team, giving local families an authentic and educational glimpse into natural history right in downtown Port Huron.
Event at a Glance
- What: Dinosaur Day with PaleoJoe and DinoLab
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Where: Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum, 1115 6th St., Port Huron, MI 48060
For more information, please visit the Carnegie Museum check-in desk or check the museum’s website for ticket reservations. We hope to see you there!
Story by Lyndsey Brownfield for BlueWaterParent.com.
