Five life-size dinosaurs roam around the exterior of The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. Sculptor Brian Cooley created the three Alamosaurus dinosaurs bursting out of the building, while Staab Studio constructed the two Brachiosaur sculptures peeking into it.

Brian Cooley is a Canadian sculptor, specializing in life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs. Cooley is one of a small group of paleoartists who specialize in fleshing out the skeletons uncovered by paleontologists in order to create lifelike models.

Staab Studio creates natural history and prehistoric life models for museums, publishing, film, and private collectors.