A T. rex Named Sue Available for both U.S. and International Travel! A T. rex Named Sue combines thrilling science, engaging educational activities, and blockbuster appeal in one of the most successful traveling exhibitions ever. At a heart stopping 42 feet (12.8 m) long and 12 feet (3.66 m) high at the hip, Sue is remarkable because of her size, completeness, and quality of preservation. A spectacular full-sized skeleton cast is the centerpiece of this exciting bilingual exhibition. Family-friendly encourage interactives encourage visitors to explore Sue, T. rex, and dinosaur science. A T. rex Named Sue engages visitors of all ages and has attracted over 6.5 million visitors from 51 cities in nine countries. Host venues have increased year-over-year attendance by 15% to 920%. This exhibit was created by The Field Museum, Chicago, and made possible through the generosity of McDonald’s ® Corporation. ‘A T. rex named Sue’ was the most popular exhibition in the history of Puke Ariki. The Field Museum has created an wonderful experience that gives this dinosaur a personality; our visitors left feeling privileged to have had an intimate look into Sue’s life, and they made a real connection with her. It was a pleasure working with Field Museum staff - New Zealand loved Sue, and it was sad to say goodbye! - Gerard Beckingsale, Manager of Exhibitions, Puke Ariki, New Plymouth, New Zealand “What an amazing experience! We were thrilled by the record number of visitors and students that poured into Turtle Bay to see Sue. Guests were amazed by the enormity and complexity of the fossil, as well as the wonderful interpretive panels and interactive components that really brought the unique story of Sue to life.” - Toby Osborn, Marketing Director, Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Redding, CA Gallery Requirements: 3,000–3,500 ft2 (279–325 m2); ceiling height of at least 16 ft. (4.88 m); floor capacity of approximately 110 lbs. per ft2 (537 kg per m2) Shipping: One-way, outbound, paid by host venue Audience: Families, school groups, and adults Language: English and Spanish; additional language conversion to be provided by host venue Learn More: Fact Sheet (PDF, 2.4 mb) Floor Plan (PDF, 2.5 mb) Sue Article #1 (PDF, 2.6 mb) Sue Article #2 (PDF, 3.7 mb) Sue Article #3 (PDF, 1.5 mb) Tour Schedule Exhibition website Related Images: To view a larger image, click on a thumbnail. For more information, please contact: Amy Bornkamp Traveling Exhibitions Manager The Field Museum 001-312-665-7404 Gretchen Baker Traveling Exhibitions Manager The Field Museum 001- 312-665-7370 More Traveling Exhibitions: Nature Unleashed: Inside Natural Disasters A T. rex Named Sue Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age Atlantis Biomechanics Chocolate 50 Years of Powwow Transforming Tradition: Pottery from Mata Ortíz George Washington Carver A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead in Southern Mexico Traveling Exhibits Home