Dinosaur Down: Discovery Museum Hoping To Get Back On Its Feet

KENOSHA, WI — The model of a 23-foot-long dinosaur that lived in North American more than 182 million years ago was toppled by demonstrators in Kenosha, and the museum that owns the model is asking for the public's help to get it — and the museum — back on its feet again.

Owners of the Kenosha Dinosaur Discovery Museum, 5608 19th Ave., saw the model of their dilophosaurus knocked over during the first night of Jacob Blake-related protests in late August.

The museum is located just off the southwest corner of Civic Center Park, near the epicenter of protests that focused on the downtown area and Kenosha County Courthouse.

"We’ve had a lot of questions about our beloved Dilophosaurus, and we appreciate everyone who wants to help us repair it," officials from the museum said. "We wanted to let you all know that the Dilophosaurus is currently being fixed by artists who have graciously offered to donate their time and skills. We are incredibly grateful to be surrounded by such a wonderful community.

As of Monday, the museum is still closed for repairs. Organizers say "we still appreciate any donations to help cover what we may have lost until we can reopen again."

For anyone who wants to make a donation to help the museum, they can go to the Dinosaur Discovery Museum's donation page: bit.ly/DonateKenoshaMuseums