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Join us for the monthly speaker series! The speaker series provides participants the opportunity to engage with their fellow community members on a rotating series of topics from local and regional experts. The talks run 1-2 hours in the evening based upon the speaker’s presentation. The cost is $8 for members and $10 for non-members with pre-registration available.
Interested in presenting or hearing about a specific subject?
Contact the Museum Educator at
307-347-4102 or email [email protected]

The Speaker Series Frequent Learner Card provides admission to six knowledge-building presentations for the price of five.
Museum Members: $40  |  Non-members: $50
Available at the Washakie Museum or call at 347-4102
Washakie Museum Speaker Series - Enjoy 6 presentations for the price of 5! Learn interesting things from fascinating speakers!

T. REX: THE ULTIMATE LAND PREDATOR

Presentation by
MIKE DAWSON
Thursday, March 5
6:00-7:00PM


Join us to hear T. rex expert, Mike Dawson discuss the 100 million year evolution of Tyrannosaurs culminating in the emergence of the King.

Learn how the study of famous specimens like Sue and Stan have taught us all about the discovery, growth, intelligence, bite force, eyesight, senses, predation, and ecology of these apex predators. 

$8 Members | $10 Non-members

Kateri the Golden Eagle
Melissa Hill
Mike Dawson has been a dinosaur enthusiast since he was a child.  After 4 years in the Airforce, time studying geology in college, and 25 years working for the National Park Service, he established the T. rex Natural History Museum in Ranchester, Wyoming.  Currently he is the owner and operator of the T. rex Natural History company, which produces quality reproductions of dinosaur claws, and specifically T. rex teeth. In his free time, he enjoys restoring classic muscle cars.

2200 Big Horn Avenue
Worland, WY  82401
307.347.4102
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  • Home
  • Exhibits
    • The Ancient Basin
    • The Last West
    • Mezzanine Exhibit
    • Temporary Gallery >
      • How People Make Things
      • Art Exhibit & Sale
    • Guided Tours
  • Events
    • STEAM Saturdays
    • Trivia Night
    • Deanna Skillman Art Exhibit Opening
    • Speaker Series
    • STEAM Camp
  • Education
    • Youth Programs >
      • STEAM Saturdays
      • STEAM Camp
      • Youth Scholarship Application
      • Guided Youth Tours
      • Scavenger Hunts
    • Adult Programs >
      • Speaker Series
  • Calendar
    • STEAM Saturdays
    • Trivia Night
    • Deanna Skillman Art Exhibit
    • Speaker Series
  • Visitor Information
    • Directions
    • Hours & Admission
    • Passport Program
    • Guided Public Tours
    • Guided Youth Tours
    • Visitor Survey
  • Join & Support
    • Membership >
      • Individual & Family
      • Business & Corporate
    • Support Us
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Facility Rental >
      • Capacity, Amenities, & Rates
      • Rental Request Form
    • Staff & Board of Directors
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Job Openings
    • Our History
    • Strategic Plan
  • Resources
    • Rico Stine Glass Plate Collection
    • The War Babies of Worland Oral History Collection
  • Gift Shop
  • Mammoth News