Perot Museum of Nature & Science Expansion Project

The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merger, unlike any in the nation, of three cultural institutions—the Dallas Museum of Natural History (est. 1936), The Science Place (est. 1946) and the Dallas Children’s Museum (est. 1995).

With a mission to “inspire minds through nature and science,” the Museum delivers exciting, engaging and innovative visitor experiences through its education, exhibition and research and collections programming for students, teachers, families and life-long learners.

After the 2006 merger, the need for additional space became even more critical. As a result, the Museum has begun the process to expand its reach within the community by offering a second facility to address the growing need for science, math and technology education.

The current Fair Park facility will remain and exciting plans for programs and space usage are being developed. Plans are also now underway to build a state-of-the-art museum in Victory Park to supplement the existing Fair Park location.

The following links will provide you with additional information on the expansion project:

Web Cam

Follow the construction progress of our new facility in Victory Park.

MNS is an AAM accredited institution that is the result of the merger of the Dallas Museum of Natural History, The Science Place, and the Dallas Children's Museum, supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and HP.