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Visitor tip
The Encounter Center offers hands-on interactive exhibits designed for young visitors, though some reviewers noted limited interactive areas. Pair this with the gift shop, which offers affordable and well-curated natural history-themed items that appeal to kids.
Visitor tip
Visit the Souvenir & Rock Shop for unique fossils and educational gifts at reasonable prices—it's consistently praised in reviews and enhances the learning experience beyond the exhibits.
Visitor tip
Pair your museum visit with nearby free attractions like Crazy Horse's death site (across the street) and Fort Robinson State Park to maximize your time exploring the Crawford area's rich historical and natural heritage.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Inside Fort Robinson State Park
- Featured Exhibit
- Clash of the Mammoths - two Ice Age mammoths locked in combat, found 15 miles away
- Admission
- Free through end of July 2024
What visitors say
Great little museum with affordable gift shop for kids. Reasonable admission cost. Was disappointed the upstairs was closed. Plan approximately 30 minutes to tour. Did love the new “who killed the chicken” exhibit. Missed opportunity to…
We arrived at Fort Robinson and were excited to do a few activities even though it was prior to busy season. We walked into the UNSM and although they were not open they invited us to walk around and enjoy exhibits. It was a wonderful…
Very wonderful museum! A lot of informative and well laid-out exhibits in a very cool space. The obvious highlight is the dueling mammoths, which are truly incredible! A must-stop for any paleontology enthusiast!
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Did You Know?
- The museum's flagship exhibit features two Ice Age mammoths with tusks locked in combat, creating a dramatic fossil display known as the 'Clash of the Mammoths' or 'Duel to the Death' that is repeatedly highlighted as the museum's centerpiece attraction
- Museum membership includes reciprocal access to dozens of science centers across the U.S. through the ASTC Passport Program, providing significant added value for members
- The museum offered free admission through the end of July 2024 as a thank you to first responders and neighbors affected by the South Fork Fire, demonstrating community responsiveness
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