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Location
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the fossil dig site experience on-site - this hands-on activity with fossil-bearing strata is a highlight that sets this venue apart from typical museum visits
Visitor tip
This is an excellent destination for young children with dino interests - it's accessible, has minimal wait times, clean facilities with interesting artwork, and a concession area, making it ideal for families with toddlers
Best time
Visit during off-peak times or weekdays when you're passing through on a road trip to avoid any potential crowds and maximize your time exploring the plentiful fossil collections
About Wyoming Dinosaur Center
Exhibition space for prehistoric fossils. Kid-friendly educational displays of Jurassic-era bones & specimens from nearby dig sites.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- World-class fossil collection, hands-on dig sites
- Experience
- Paleontological and geologic hands-on learning
What visitors say
If you have a dino obsessed toddler this is a cool stop. A little pricey for how small it is, but watching my kids explore and see the displays was worth it. No wait time, accessible, and informative. Restrooms were clean and had pretty…
What a great discovery in this quaint little town! The fossils were plentiful and incredible. The dinosaurs and mammal skeletons were so interesting. We could've spent half a day here, but were on a schedule. Don't miss this place!
A true gem of a place to visit. Stop along the road trip and check out the cool fossils and learn something new. There is a small food court and store if you want to check that out. They have military discounts and also have an option…
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Did You Know?
- Features one of the largest and most unique fossil collections in the world with paleontological displays from nearby dig sites
- Offers hands-on fossil dig site experiences where visitors can excavate fossils from actual fossil-bearing strata
- Located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, near multiple significant landmarks including Hot Springs State Park, Legend Rock State Petroglyph Site, and The Big Spring
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