East Cambridge in Middlesex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Tyrannosaurus rex

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 15, 2021

1. Tyrannosaurus rex Marker

Inscription.

This full-size Tyrannosaurus rex model was made in the 1960's. At that time only five T. rex skeletons had ever been found. All were incomplete, leaving many questions about this prehistoric animal unanswered.

Tyrannosaurus rex Since then, paleontologists have uncovered more than 25 additional T. rex skeletons, including some that are nearly complete. These skeletons have provided new evidence that has changed what scientists today think T. rex was actually like. This model from the 1960's does not represent the new findings, but the new T. rex model displayed inside the Museum does. Differences to notice include how each model stands and the position of the front claws.

Early years of this T. rex model 1966-1972

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Paleontology.

Location. 42° 22.034′ N, 71° 4.193′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in Middlesex County. It is in East Cambridge. Marker is on Charles River Dam Road east of Edwin H. Land Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston MA 02114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. They Built the Museum of Science (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dinosaurs in New England

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(about 600 feet away); Red Granite (about 600 feet away); The Goal (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Home of John Sweat Rock (approx. half a mile away); Welcome (approx. half a mile away); Home of Lewis Hayden 1811 - 1889 (approx. half a mile away); Charlestown World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 15, 2021

2. Tyrannosaurus rex Marker

The marker is directly in front of the Tyrannosaurus rex replica at the Boston Museum of Science Planetarium.

The newer replica of Tyrannosaurus rex, inside the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 15, 2021

3. The newer replica of Tyrannosaurus rex, inside the museum

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.