Children's Museums
St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
📍 2180 E Riverside Dr, St. George, UT 84790🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5 PM |
About St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
Dinosaur tracks & fossilized remains. Educational spot featuring prehistoric dino tracks along with fossilized fish & plant life. The museum building was constructed directly around genuine fossils and dinosaur tracks, making it a museum built over an active dig site rather than a traditional structure housing relocated artifacts. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 613 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Best For
- All ages, especially dinosaur enthusiasts
- Highlights
- Real dinosaur tracks, footprints, trace fossils, baby dinosaur prints, 190-million-year-old living stromatolite
- Setting
- Museum built over active dig site
- Facilities
- Indoor exhibits, kids play area, outdoor playground
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum building was constructed directly around genuine fossils and dinosaur tracks, making it a museum built over an active dig site rather than a traditional structure housing relocated artifacts
- The facility houses a living stromatolite specimen that is approximately 190 million years old and still actively blooms and purifies oxygen
- The museum features extremely rare baby dinosaur prints in its trace fossil collection, which are uncommon paleontological finds
- The exhibits include educational displays on dinosaur migratory patterns and day-to-day life deduced from trace fossils, including analysis of walking versus running track marks with calculations
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for at least 1-2 hours of visit time. While adults can complete the exhibits in about an hour, families with children should allocate longer due to the indoor kids play area with games and the outdoor playground, which significantly extend the experience.
- Start with the actual dinosaur tracks and footprints displays—the highlight of this venue. Unlike typical museums with bone displays, this site is uniquely built over a genuine dig site, featuring rare baby dinosaur prints and interactive trace fossil exhibits that teach about migratory patterns and daily dinosaur behavior.
- Request an in-depth explanation from staff members about the trace fossils and dig site details. Reviews highlight that knowledgeable staff (like 'Becx') provide incredible insights about the fossils and paleontological significance that enhance understanding beyond what displays alone show.
- This is an excellent stop for children with sensory needs or who need active play. The combination of indoor games, outdoor playground, and open space allows kids to burn energy while learning, making it ideal for families on road trips with young or high-energy children.
- Don't miss the living stromatolite specimen (190 million years old) on display—this is an extremely rare living artifact that visitors often overlook but represents a unique educational opportunity about ancient life forms.
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