The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merger, unlike any in the nation, of three cultural institutions—the Dallas Museum of Natural History, the Dallas Children's Museum, and Science Place. As a result of the merger, the new museum has begun the process of expanding its reach within the community by offering a second facility, the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, to address the growing need for science, math and technology education.

The Science Museum of Minnesota is working with the Perot Museum of Nature & Science to develop, design and produce interactive and interpretive exhibits for four exhibit galleries in the new facility: the Children's Museum (5,000 square feet), Being Human (5,500 square feet), Engineering, Technology & Innovation (5,000 square feet) and the Sports & Play Hall (4,000 square feet). The new facility is scheduled to open in late 2012/early 2013.

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