From Game of Thrones to How to Train Your Dragon, there is no denying that people of all ages love dragons and the magical mystique behind them. Experience them in a new way at The Lost World of Dragons. Now open at The Durham Museum, this exhibit showcases a unique, interactive experience for guests of all ages that is sure to breathe new fire into your imagination! Visitors will be immersed in stories of dragons — exploring the lore and history of them in nearly every region and culture, from Norway to China.

Created by Stage 9 Exhibits and distributed by Exhibits Development Group, The Lost World of Dragons celebrates the history of and science behind how the dragon myth has grown through the ages and cultures. Stanford University scholar Adrienne Mayor, a noted author and respected expert, provided consultation for the exhibition. Ms. Mayor has traveled the world and dusty archives to bring fascinating dragon myths and lore to life.

“This was a really fun exhibit! My 6-year-old niece really enjoyed it.”

Visitors to the exhibit will:

-Learn about dragon mythology and its origins
-Discover the connection between dragon myths and legends and scientific inquiry, literature and the arts
-Explore ideas and concepts through a variety of interactive displays
-Invent their own dragon stories by creating unique, stop-motion animated videos

The Lost World of Dragons features several components, including:

-Animatronic dragons from all different regions of the world
-Unique photo opportunities
-Creative interactive stations that inform and engage
-A dragon fossil dig
-A shadow puppet theatre
-Virtual Reality dragon flight experience with HTC Vive headset
-Custom-designed themed scenery environments

Have fun exploring the tales and tails of these ancient mythical beasts at The Durham Museum!

Admission:

Adults: $15*
Seniors (62+): $12*
Military/Veteran: $12*
Children (ages 3 – 12): $8*
*PLUS TAX
Children 2 years and under FREE