9 Minutes from Manhattan
90 million years back in time

 

OPEN
SAT/SUN
10a - 6p

 Open only to groups
with reservations
on weekdays


OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
Monday 5/27

SUMMER HOURS
BEGIN JUNE 27
OPEN 7 DAYS





 
 

MAKE YOUR BIRTHDAY 
DINO-MITE!



Celebrate in an outdoor Paleozoic world of mystery, learning and unforgettable thrills!

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Science has never been this fun, this scary, or this BIG!


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JUST TWEETED
Michelle L. won our Family 4-Pack drawing from the Spring Kids Fest and Saadia G. won the drawing from the NJ Kids Online event. Congrats!

Don't let a little rain keep you away from the Field Station today! #raindaysareadvenuredays #freeponcho

Today's winners! #TRexGames Link

Upcoming Events

May 27

The Field Station is open on Memorial Day! Have the day off? Spend it with dinosaurs.
  

May 29

We're in your neighborhood! The T-Rex will be at the Somerset Patriots game in Bridgewater. Watch him throw out the first pitch, and get your picture taken with the T-Rex on the concourse.
  

Jun 1

Secaucus, NJ has the best of both worlds--a small-town community just 5 miles from Times Square. Businesses thrive, residents lead happy lives, and, yes, even dinosaurs roam in this special place. Discounts for Secaucus residents.

Jun 2

Members of Kids Club Thirteen will have the opportunity to visit the Field Station and participate in special activities, such as make-and-take pterosaur puppets.
  

Jun 2

T-Rex will be running wild in Washington Square! This event is not to be missed for any science-lovers. The Dinosaur Troubadour and the Mighty T-Rex will be performing at Gould Plaza throughout the day.
  

Jun 8

We're teaming up with the Hackensack RiverKeeper and The Coleman Company to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun with a dinosaur twist.

Jun 16

Skip the tie this year. Celebrate Dad's special day with the dinosaurs at the Field Station.
  

Jun 22

Up, up and away with tethered balloon rides, the return of "Balloon Dinosaurs from Around the Globe" and a thirty-foot T-Rex balloon sculpture.
  

Jun 23

Up, up and away with tethered balloon rides, the return of "Balloon Dinosaurs from Around the Globe" and a thirty-foot T-Rex balloon sculpture.

Jul 20

We celebrate museums this weekend, with booths and showcases from New Jersey's museums set up around the Field Station. Plus FSD's first Kid Museum, where kids get their items cataloged and displayed.
  

Jul 21

We celebrate museums this weekend, with booths and showcases from New Jersey's museums set up around the Field Station. Plus FSD's first Kid Museum, where kids get their items cataloged and displayed.
  

Aug 3

Inspired by Chris Gall's books, we've combined the excitement of dinosaurs with the thrill of giant trucks. Kids are invited to climb on board trucks and earth movers both big and small (but mostly big!).

Aug 3

Inspired by Chris Gall's books, we've combined the excitement of dinosaurs with the thrill of giant trucks. Kids are invited to climb on board trucks and earth movers both big and small (but mostly big!).
  

Aug 10

Enjoy s'mores and other campfire favorites this weekend to celebrate National S'mores Day, FSD-style
  

Aug 17

Paleo-art depicts subjects related to paleontology. We've got step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs and create a colossal mural. Get your hands dirty learning what it means to be a dig site sketcher.

Aug 18

Paleo-art depicts subjects related to paleontology. We've got step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs and create a colossal mural. Get your hands dirty learning what it means to be a dig site sketcher.
 

Aug 24

We explore the cinema this weekend with an in-depth movie workshop, while the kids make claymation dinosaur movies! Stay the day an enjoy an evening showing of the biggest dinosaur movie of all time, Jurassic Park.
  

Sep 7

At FSD, there is no greater hero than a scientist. We celebrate them every day, and especially this weekend, when we welcome scientists of all types to talk about their work.

Sep 14

Join renowned puppeteer Noel MacNeal and FSD puppeteers for a weekend behind the scenes. Explore puppet making, puppeteering and FSD's own dinosaur puppets.
  

Sep 15

Join renowned puppeteer Noel MacNeal and FSD puppeteers for a weekend behind the scenes. Explore puppet making, puppeteering and FSD's own dinosaur puppets.
  

Sep 21

Scouts save on Scout Day! Come with your family or come with your troop. Meet the experts on topics ranging from bugs to robots to lizards. Earn a commemorative patch!

Sep 28

Hudson County - named for explorer Henry Hudson - is home to cities and parks, businesses and schools, transportation hubs and historical landmarks. Discount for Hudson County residents.
  

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