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Perot Museum Adds Fire Tornado and Cloud Maze
Dallas Perot Museum plans outdoor expansion with fire tornado and cloud maze by 2028.
In brief
Dallas Perot Museum plans outdoor expansion with fire tornado and cloud maze by 2028. Perot Museum of Nature and Science will add fire tornado and cloud maze to outdoor exhibits by late 2028, doubling exhibition space and attracting 400,000 more annual visitors. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Perot Museum Expansion Plan
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science plans outdoor expansion replacing surface parking with science demonstrations, gardens and a fire tornado more than a story high.
Funding and Timeline
The museum announced $135 million in commitments toward its $185 million Curiosity Unbound campaign, leaving $50 million to reach the goal, with construction starting early 2027 and opening late 2028.
Outdoor Exhibits Details
The outdoor exhibit area spans 60,000 square feet with 25 large-scale exhibits and 40 learning touchpoints, including lightning and thunder pavilion, giant water vortex and cloud maze.
Science Demonstrations
Visitors will explore wind, water, weather and natural systems through experiments and live science demonstrations, generating water pressure to launch geysers and examine landscape changes.
Green Space Improvements
The project includes redesigned entrance, expanded educational spaces, on-site parking garage, shade trees, native plants, pollinator habitat and water features.
Environmental Monitoring
Staff will record local air temperatures and monitor air quality to establish baseline for measuring the project's environmental effects.
The big picture
Perot Museum of Nature and Science will add fire tornado and cloud maze to outdoor exhibits by late 2028, doubling exhibition space and attracting 400,000 more annual visitors.
