Pat Trevino | April 11, 2026
YOAKUM, Texas — Families, students, and dinosaur enthusiasts will have a chance to step back in time this May as the Dinosaur George Traveling Museum returns to the Crossroads. The event, presented by the Carl & Mary Welhausen Library, will take place Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and Wednesday, May 13, 2026, inside the Yoakum High School Gym, located at 100 McKinnon Street behind the school.
The two‑day educational experience features a wide range of hands‑on activities, including a fossil dig, museum exhibits, a scavenger hunt, and a photo booth. Admission is free, and the event is designed to engage visitors of all ages with real fossils, life‑size replicas, and interactive learning stations.
School field trips will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., followed by a dedicated hour for homeschool families from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The museum will then open to the public from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. on May 12 and 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. on May 13.
The event is funded by the Ladd & Katherine Hancher Foundation. Concessions and a gift shop will also be available.
The Dinosaur George Traveling Museum is known statewide for bringing paleontology to communities through engaging, family‑friendly exhibits. Organizers encourage residents to mark their calendars and enjoy this unique educational opportunity.