Ulrich’s Fossil Gallery – Kemmerer, Wyoming
Ulrich’s Fossil Gallery, Kemmerer, Wyoming is home to some of the best fossilized fish around the world. It was originally started in 1947 by Carl and Shirley Ulrich in an attempt to collect and learn more about the aquatic life that once lived in this region of Wyoming. Now considered to be the one of the best places to find and harvest fossils, the Ulrichs’ now supply fossils from their quarry to museums, galleries and private collectors from all over the world.
Not only does Ulrich’s Fossil Gallery, Kemmerer, Wyoming supply fossils worldwide, they also supply them to the public. You can purchase fossils from the gallery either in fossil form, do it yourself preparation kits, or if you like to get your hands dirty you can dig for your own fossils with one of the staff members of the quarry.
The prepared fossils for sale are those of the Green River fish species, plant life, non-vertebrate, and vertebrate animals. These fossils come in all different sizes and are priced accordingly. You can also choose to get a fossil that is already beautifully framed or you can purchase one without the frame and pick one out to specifically match your own style.
Preparation kits that are for sale include not only a fossil but all the materials and tools you would need in order to prepare your fossil for viewing. Along with the things needed to prepare the fossil comes the directions to do so because, let’s face it, not all of us would be able to figure out how to do it on our own. You will also receive a short background and history about the specific specimen you have chosen.
On the Dig-Your-Own trips, an employee of the quarry will assist you in your own search for that perfect fossil. These trips are great for all ages, except for small children, and can be a great hands on learning experience. Who knew that you could have so much fun while learning about science?
The gallery is open daily from 8am to 5pm year long. Be sure to consider the weather when thinking about taking a trip out to visit them because you may just end up digging through 5 feet of snow to get to your fossil. At Ulrich’s Fossil Gallery, Kemmerer, Wyoming you will find that visiting a 50 million year old lake bed can be best time that anyone in your family will have on your vacation.
Fossil Station #308
Kemmerer, WY 83101
307-877-6466
I am a secondary Earth Science instructor in Jackson, Michigan. One of my goals is to teach students about fossil preparation. In the past I have obtained rock material that did not show visible signs of fossils. With the cooperation of our local hospital we X-rayed slabs and were able to locate embedded fossils. I can not locate a source for fossil slabs, do you have such material and what would be the costs? Do you take a an order with a school PO number? Thank you for any assistance.
Terry,
I have forwarded your request on to the gallery and asked them to contact you directly. Good luck.
Pat Watson
Editor