Giant Screen Theatre
T. REX: The Story of Wyrex
An Unforgettable Journey
Join Wyrex, the T. rex, on an incredible journey as it navigates life’s challenges—from threats in infancy to the perils of adulthood. Being an apex predator is dangerous work!
Watch Wyrex dominate the big screen, then meet this superstar face-to-face in the Morian Hall of Paleontology! Walk with a menagerie of late Cretaceous giants, from Quetzalcoatlus and Champsosaurus to Triceratops—the three horned devil of Hell Creek—and, of course, Wyrex, one of the most complete T. rex skeletons ever discovered. Follow Wyrex from egg to subadult, through the many injuries that make this specimen a unique window into the life of a T. rex.
Just over 30 Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons have been discovered, despite an estimated 2.5 billion of these carnivores once roaming the Earth. Wyrex the T. rex has provided science with valuable insights into the physical characteristics of these extraordinary creatures, from the texture of their skin to the daily dangers this carnivore faced to stay on top.
The story of Wyrex – Houston’s T. rex – is a captivating tale 65 million years in the making.
Just over 30 Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons have been discovered, despite an estimated 2.5 billion of these carnivores once roaming the Earth. Wyrex the T. rex has provided science with valuable insights into the physical characteristics of these extraordinary creatures, from the texture of their skin to the daily dangers this carnivore faced to stay on top.
The story of Wyrex – Houston’s T. rex – is a captivating tale 65 million years in the making.
Open Today: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Plan a Visit Adults $12, Members $6
See Admission Located in Level 1
See Accessibility Please Note:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before showtime. Late entry is not allowed.