Perot Museum of Nature & Science

Why Museums Matter

Why build a world-renowned nature and science museum in Dallas?

The dreams of school children MATTER.

There are still trillions of stars to identify. Millions of diseases to cure. Countless dinosaurs to uncover. Who will seek out these unknowns? We need the state-of-the-art Perot Museum of Nature & Science now more than ever to inspire our children to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow.

The Perot Museum will expose our children to a world of ideas and concepts in science, math and technology, all within one spectacular location.

By offering a hands-on place to experience scientific evidence, mathematic concepts and natural history, the Museum will profoundly affect what and how our kids experience science and nature, which in turn can inspire them to live their lives toward the goal of developing careers in these important areas. It will be a place where future scientists, mathematicians, engineers and more will find inspiration and education through hands-on exhibits, multimedia presentations and vivid contextual displays of the Museum's collections.

Bettering our economy MATTERS.

It's an exciting time for our city. In the past several years, arts and cultural organizations in North Texas have generated more than $750 million annually in economic activity. Building the Perot Museum in Dallas will bring new energy and economic benefits.

Last year alone, the Museum of Nature & Science in Fair Park served over 600,000 people. The new Perot Museum is poised to host, educate and amaze even more visitors, not only from Dallas but from North Texas and the region. Through both permanent exhibits and programming, and by hosting world-renowned traveling exhibitions, the Perot Museum will also draw international press and become a premier attraction for tourists. The impact on local businesses is exponential.

Education MATTERS.

The Perot Museum is a much-needed complement to our school systems throughout the state and region. The new 150,000-sqare-foot facility will provide our youth the opportunity to try new things with tangible, galvanic exhibits, where they'll study everything from dinosaurs to DNA.

Programming includes tactile exploration areas, discovery stations, workshops, demonstrations, lectures and symposia, field trips, labs, a teacher development center, after-school and summer classes, clubs, interactive media, and so much more. Web site activities, interactive media and online education programs further extend the reach of the Perot Museum. The learning possibilities are simply endless.

And because an alarming 79% of American 12th graders are not proficient in science,* the Perot Museum will give North Texas and the U.S. much of the resources we need to correct this statistic and maintain a competitive edge in the world.

Science MATTERS.

The Perot Museum will be a place where families can learn new things together, and where individuals can take a break from daily routines to learn more and ponder the vast mysteries of science. Visitors can wander, either to get lost, or to find their way as they learn something new and fascinating. The Perot Museum will remind us that the universe is grander than ourselves, older than we can fathom, and that the world actually revolves around the SUN, and not us.

It will do so much to inspire our community, young and old. With its exhibits, marvels and presentations, the Perot Museum will exhilarate and entertain visitors of all ages - because, after all, it is never too late to learn.