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SUE: The T. rex Experience Narrative
SUE: The T. rex Experience Narrative
Encounter SUE—the most complete, best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found—and the world SUE lived in.
SUE: The T. rex Experience is a journey through Hell Creek, SUE’s home and one of the most well-documented ecosystems from the age of dinosaurs. Visitors will get to know SUE as an individual that lived a challenging and dangerous life, but survived to old age against the odds.
Exhibition Highlights
Exhibition Highlights
Exhibition Size: 5,000 sq ft
Gallery Sections: This free-exploration exhibition includes 10 display areas across 5 thematic sections: Introduction, Fossil Discovery, Scientific Research, Predator and Prey, and SUE’s World
Objects and Specimens: 24 replica fossils, including 4 complete skeletons and 8 touchables (core exhibition); and 18 real fossils (add-on only)
Languages: All text in English and Spanish; language may be converted by host venues
Unique Features and Highlights: A life-sized replication of SUE, mounted SUE and Triceratops skeletons, and a life-sized reproduction of the SUE quarry map on the floor
Cases: 7 cases with replica fossils; and 4 cases with real fossils (add-on only)
Interactives: 2 digital interactives, 4 physical interactives, 8 touchable fossil replicas
Media Features: One narrated light show on SUE skeleton, large projection screen with animated scenes, immersive lighting and soundscape, a looping video, and 2 interactive touchscreens.
Exhibition Feature Specifics
Exhibition Feature Specifics
Tallest Components on Display: The life-sized fleshy replication of SUE measures just above 14' in height. The skeletal replication of SUE measures just above 12' in height. For optimal lighting on skeletal SUE, unistrut for lighting should be hung at 15'.
Largest Component on Display: SUE's skeleton display measures at 42' 6" (L) x 15' 1" (W) x 11' 12" (H), and with an hexagonal stage base, offers many dynamic configurations in a gallery setting.
Gallery Divider System: This exhibition includes one large gallery-specific mural wall as well as five display walls positioned throughout the gallery to assist you in defining exhibition narrative themes.
Powered Components: 20 amp (120v)
24-HR power Components: 5 elements require 8 circuits of power; two of these elements require two circuits of power.
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