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This 13-ft (4-m) high Tyrannosaurus rex is the largest, most complete, and best preserved T. rex ever found. Too heavy for the skeleton, her real 600-lb (272-kg) skull is on view nearby.

A real celebration of vibrant Pacific islander culture: visitors can see dramatic masks, listen to recorded sounds from the swamps of New Guinea, and bang on an impressive 9-ft (3-m) drum.

Enter this larger-than-life “subterranean” ecosystem to get a bug’s-eye view of life. Wander through a jungle of roots, and listen to the chatter of a busy ant colony. Extra admission charged.

In 1898, these two partners in crime killed and ate 140 men constructing a bridge in Kenya, before they in turn were hunted and killed. The skins were first used as rugs, before being mounted as you see today.

This part-original, part-replica Egyptian ruin leads you up and down stairs, into Egyptian bedrooms and tombs, and even through a marketplace. Discover how Cleopatra lived and how mummies were wrapped.

Fiber-optic lighting illuminates over 500 glittering gems, precious stones, and minerals. Even though it’s a replica, the star of the show is the breathtaking Hope Diamond.

This impressive collection of over 500 jade artifacts includes items from Neolithic burial sites, the Chinese Dynasties and the early 20th century. Tools used to create them are also on display.

Browse the wares of a Saharan market, experience life on a slave ship, and see a pair of fighting elephants : this exhibit offers an amazing journey through ancient and modern Africa.

This replica Pawnee dwelling is an interactive exhibit that showcases the traditions of the 19thcentury Pawnee Indians.

Stroll through wetland, woodland, and other habitat dioramas complete with stuffed wildlife striking perfect poses. A deer management computer game lets you play God with the fate of the animals.