Bessie!
Bessie is our dinosaur mascot who graces our front lawn. You can sit on Bessie and lay on her tail. Occasionally, we even give her a bath! Be sure to notice if she is wearing one of her many fun hats when you visit.
More Outside Fun!
We have outdoor exhibits throughout our campus in addition to what you'll find in Discovery Woods. Check out these classic favorites!
In This Exhibit
Slap-a-Phone
Make joyful music as you slap on 25 white tubes that stretch above and twist around each other. This one-of-a-kind sculptural instrument, created by internationally renowned artist Arthur Ganson, is sure to catch your eye and challenge you to make beautiful sounds.
Don's Big Red Chair
Gain a new perspective by climbing up into our Big Red Chair, dedicated to Discovery Museum Founder, Don Verger.
Earth Geo-Physical Globe
See the world from a new perspective as you walk around a 6 foot diameter globe of Earth. This special Rand McNally & Company globe shows the topography, or relief, of Earth’s surface—even under the oceans! Look into the deep valleys and trenches of the ocean bottom and discover why Earth is also called the Water Planet.