What do forks, John Deere, and a Boeing 747 have in common?
They’re all bits and pieces of the grand Scraposaurs exhibit taking over Glen Burnie Gardens in Winchester, Virginia.
We’re ready to time travel this summer in the Shenendoah Valley, and we’re starting our quest at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester. That’s where Dale Lewis‘s imagination is on display with 14 amazing sculptures of dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures made entirely of scrap metal and upcycled found items. Take your time examining each sculpture of Scraposaurs to see if you can identify the parts.
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Woolly Rhino
Weighing in at 900 pounds, the Woolly Rhino is crafted from mixed metals, 450 pounds of which is tie wire used to create its hair.
T-Rex Evolved
This mechanical 11-foot-tall metal Tyrannosaurus Rex features John Deere and Boeing 747 parts. Pieces from a rotary hoe and cargo bay door latches were used for ribs, teeth, and the claws at the ends of his stubby arms.
Spinosaurus
At 22 feet long, Lewis says, “Spinosauraus is just a baby … he’s only half the size of an adult!” Yet, we’re sure you’ll be struck by this skeletal sculpture and extra smitten due to his infant stature.
Tri-Tops
Look for this guy, too!
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The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scraposauras will be on display through October 19, 2025. Admission to Scraposaurs (includes gardens & galleries): $15, $10 youth (13–18)/senior (60+), and $5 for ages 5–12.
Admission is free to MSV members, ages 4 & under, and individuals receiving food assistance/SNAP benefits (present EBT card for free admission). Note: while MSV gallery admission is always free to ages 12 & under and free to all on Wednesdays, these free-admission offers do not include Scraposaurs or the house & gardens from now–October 19, 2025.
More dinosaurs await at Dinosaur Land in White Post as well as Dinosaur Kingdom II in Natural Bridge. From one end of the Shenandoah Valley to the other, there are epic family adventures to be had.
