A T.rex Named Sue Visits Spokane
Manito Park in Spokane, Washington
Photo - Spokane Regional CVB/Alan Bisson
The Field Museum’s star dinosaur — or a least a plaster cast of her — is on the road this summer. More specifically, Sue's likeness is on display at Spokane's Northwest Museum of Art and Culture through September 2, 2007, in the traveling exhibition, A T. rex Named Sue. Presenting the story of the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever unearthed, this bilingual exhibition combines thrilling science, solid educational credentials and blockbuster appeal.
At a heart-stopping 42 feet long and 12 feet high, Sue is remarkable because of her size, completeness, and quality of preservation. A spectacular, full-sized cast of Sue's skeleton is the centerpiece of this traveling exhibition, surrounded by interactive exhibits exploring the paleontology that has helped scientists reconstruct Sue's life and legacy.
Access is excellent throughout the museum, with barrier free access to all buildings, except the historic Campbell House. There is elevator access to all floors in the accessible buildings, plenty of room to roll around the galleries and accessible concrete walkways connecting the museum buildings. Wheelchairs are available for loan at the front desk.
For more information about the Northwest Museum of Art and Culture, visit www.northwestmuseum.org.
Located in Northeastern Washington, Spokane features a wide selection of accessible diversions; from trails and parks to museums, restaurants and galleries. For more information about accessible travel favorites in Spokane, check out the Summer 2007 issue of Emerging Horizons.