Glenrock Paleontological Museum – Glenrock, Wyoming

Glenrock Paleontological Museum-Glenrock, Wyoming. The Glenrock Paleontological Museum located in Glenrock Wyoming is probably one of the most interesting type museums there is. A paleontological museum is a museum that holds the bones and fossils of the world’s most intriguing creatures, the dinosaur. This museum was founded in 1995 after the skull of a Triceratops was uncovered near Glenrock, Wyoming. The owner of the land that is was dug up on insisted that the skull be donated to the children so the museum was built and then dedicated to the education of children. Don’t get too upset yet because adults are allowed to come by and learn the wonders of the prehistoric world also.

Exhibits at the Glenrock Paleontological Museum are typically rotated in and out, but you are able to catch a glimpse at some of their permanent exhibits. These include the bones from not only a Triceratops but also Torosaurs, Nanotyrannus, Camarasaurs, Apatosaurus, Allosaurus, and even the world famous Tyrannosaurus Rex also known as T-Rex. Dinosaurs are not the only things to see at the museum as they also have fossils of smaller reptiles, mammals, and prehistoric fish from all over the world.

This museum knows that everyone enjoys a hands-on learning experience, especially the children, so they now offer what they call Digs. Digs are week long schools where they take the students out into the fields all over Wyoming in which they work on archaeological digs. After a day filled with uncovering fossils, they then take you to the laboratories where you will learn how to properly prepare these newly found wonders. The cost’s to do something like this is $1,150 per person which includes your accommodations, local transportation, and food. If this seems like it may be a little out of your reach then perhaps you will be able to afford a less expensive day dig.

During a day dig you get to go out into the fields to find your fossils, enjoy an hour long lunch, then head on over to lab to learn the preparation techniques. The day digs cost $75 per person. Or you can get the discounted rate of $150 for a family of five. If you decide you would like to try a day dig then be sure to call and give the museum at least a 24 hours notice so they can set up for your arrival. Admission into the actual museum is free and donations are happily accepted.

506 W Birch St
Glenrock, WY 82637
(307) 436-2667

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