This event is in the past.It took place on January 4, 2026 at Cranbrook Institute of Science.
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep back 290 million years to meet the bizarre beasts that ruled before dinosaurs—think saber-toothed predators, giant insects, and shark ancestors brought to life through fossils and models by paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi.
Prehistoric exhibit
Family-friendly
Hands-on exploration
Natural history
Tips
⏱️three hours covers the show and exhibits
Permian Monsters: Life before the Dinosaurs
Bloomfield Hills
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionStep back 290 million years to meet the bizarre beasts that ruled before dinosaurs—think saber-toothed predators, giant insects, and shark ancestors brought to life through fossils and models by paleo-artist Julius Csotonyi.
Prehistoric exhibit
Family-friendly
Hands-on exploration
Natural history
Tips
⏱️three hours covers the show and exhibits
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