Frozen Dinosaur Egg Excavation

Can you rescue a dinosaur trapped inside a frozen egg?

Ready for an exciting hands-on science adventure? Young explorers will become paleontologists as they investigate the best ways to free a dinosaur frozen inside an icy, watery egg. Will warm water work best? What about salt, tools, or even a hammer? There's only one way to find out—experiment!

What to Expect

Excavate a Frozen Dinosaur Egg

Test different excavation techniques to discover the fastest and most effective way to rescue the dinosaur hidden inside the ice.

Explore the Science of Ice

Learn how different materials and methods affect melting as you investigate, experiment, and solve the challenge.

Safety Comes First

Participants who choose to use a hammer must wear padded gloves and safety glasses, which we'll provide. Whenever hammers are in use, everyone in the activity area will wear safety glasses.

Fun for the Whole Family

Designed with ages 5–8 in mind, but younger children are welcome to participate with water-based methods and adult assistance. Kids and adults alike are invited to join the fun!

Why You'll Love It

🦖 Become a Paleontologist – Rescue a hidden dinosaur using real observation and experimentation.

🧊 Hands-On STEM Learning – Compare different excavation methods and discover what works best.

🧠 Experiment Like a Scientist – Make predictions, test ideas, and learn through exploration.

👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly Fun – An engaging activity that everyone can enjoy together.

Event Details

Registration: Advance registration is strongly encouraged. Each frozen dinosaur egg is handcrafted, so registering ahead helps us prepare enough supplies for everyone. A limited number of walk-in participants may be accommodated if supplies are available, with payment accepted at the register.

Calendar Reminder: Register in advance to easily add the event to your calendar and help ensure there's a frozen dinosaur egg waiting for you!

Come experiment, excavate, and discover the thrill of rescuing your very own prehistoric treasure!

This activity is part of our Dinosaur Festival, featuring hands-on science, creative crafts, and prehistoric fun for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

Getting Here & What to Expect: 
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away.  

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366