DALLAS (November 20, 2024) – The Perot Museum of Nature and Science announced today a major transformation of the Moody Family Children’s Museum, enhancing one of its most treasured spaces for families and children. Incorporating the latest in early-educational research, the reimagined Children’s Museum will feature interactive exhibitions and experiences to foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking in children while empowering young minds to reimagine the future.

Press Release

DALLAS (October 9, 2024) – The Perot Museum of Nature and Science celebrates the breathtaking beauty of one of nature’s most captivating minerals in “Topaz: A Spectrum in Stone.” The Museum’s newest exhibit features over 100 exquisite topaz specimens from every corner of the world. Showcasing an array of brilliant colors and varied sizes, this magnificent global collection is the first assembled by Museum Director of Gems and Minerals Caroline Im.

Press Release

DALLAS (August 9, 2024) – The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is thrilled to announce the release of its 2022-2023 Impact Report, highlighting a year of remarkable achievements and community engagement. Our mission to inspire minds through the wonders of nature and science has reached new heights with innovative exhibits, dynamic educational programs, and collaborative research initiatives. The report highlights our efforts to broaden access to STEM education and foster a deeper appreciation for the natural world among visitors of all ages.

This year’s Impact Report also offers a glimpse of our unforgettable Great North American Eclipse event in April 2024. The eclipse captivated thousands of visitors, perfectly aligning with our commitment to making science both accessible and awe-inspiring. The weeks surrounding the eclipse featured a series of educational activities, interactive exhibits, and expert talks that deepened public understanding of this celestial phenomenon. Join us in celebrating these milestones and reflecting on our shared inspirational moments.

Impact Report

DALLAS (April 30, 2024) – After a comprehensive search, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science has named innovative business executive and community advocate Drexell Owusu as its Chief Learning Officer. Owusu joins the Perot Museum after leading The Dallas Foundation as its Chief Impact Officer and previously serving the Dallas Regional Chamber as its Senior Vice President of Education & Workforce. He assumed his duties and was officially welcomed to the Perot Museum on April 1, 2024.

Press Release

DALLAS (March 21, 2024) – When the history-making total solar eclipse cloaks Dallas in sudden darkness on April 8th, the momentous event will also be an experience the Perot Museum of Nature and Science planned to champion for years. A capacity crowd of thousands of spectators will witness the longest stretch of totality in the largest American city along the path of the eclipse, during a sold-out event surrounding the Perot Museum. In anticipation of this unforgettable phenomenon, the Perot Museum has marshaled unparalleled resources including educators, astronomers and equipment many miles beyond the museum walls in an exceptional effort to spark curiosity in science and enhance the grandeur of the Great North American Eclipse.

Press Release