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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Four days of dino-related activities for kids and the family.
Free
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Makoshika State Park staff take you on a Paleontology Experience which includes a tour of the Visitor Center, paleontology lab, and a guided interpretive hike through Fossil Country. Limited to 20 participants so make your reservations by calling the Park's Visitor Center 406-377-6256.
$10
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3 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more
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The Montana Dinosaur Center celebrated 30 years in 2025. It was so much fun, we're doing it again - 30+! You can round out your 4th of July weekend with this celebration - free ice cream, activities for kids, and entry to our gallery - ALL FREE.
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2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,This one-day Field and Museum Experience is for 5-12 year olds who are curious, adventurous and eager to explore real fossils in the Montana badlands along with taking a "deep dive" into our dinosaur museum uncovering secrets and solving prehistoric mysteries. The full day program is split into a morning and afternoon session with a ... Read more
$125
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,This one-day Field and Museum Experience is for 5-12 year olds who are curious, adventurous and eager to explore real fossils in the Montana badlands along with taking a "deep dive" into our dinosaur museum uncovering secrets and solving prehistoric mysteries. The full day program is split into a morning and afternoon session with a ... Read more
$125
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
3 events,Makoshika State Park staff take you on a Paleontology Experience which includes a tour of the Visitor Center, paleontology lab, and a guided interpretive hike through Fossil Country. Limited to 20 participants so make your reservations by calling the Park's Visitor Center 406-377-6256.
$10
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more
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Join the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum for a day of dinosaurs, discovery, and community fun! 11 am-1 pm: Family activities at GPDM including a dinosaur carnival, hands-on discovery stations, and kid-friendly learning. Carnival tickets - $1 each/25 for $20 1:15 pm - Special presentations by Greg Liggett, MT BLM Paleontologist at the Phillips County Museum ... Read more
Free or Variety of Prices
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Our Multi-Day program includes hands-on dig experience with our staff Paleontologist at an active dig site in Hill County, Montana - one of the region's richest fossil areas. Advanced registration required. Three day ($750/person) and five day ($1200/person) options.
$750 – $1200
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Makoshika State Park staff take you on a Paleontology Experience which includes a tour of the Visitor Center, paleontology lab, and a guided interpretive hike through Fossil Country. Limited to 20 participants so make your reservations by calling the Park's Visitor Center 406-377-6256.
$10
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more As part of the festivities leading up to the Carter County Museum's 14th Annual Dino Shindig, Dinosaurs & Dark Skies invites visitors to Medicine Rocks State Park (Montana's first International Dark Sky Sanctuary) for a night of stargazing and fossil phosphorescence. Join us at the Night Sky Trail and bring a folding chair and warm ... Read more
Free
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2 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more
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Join us for our annual Sister Museum SCIFriday with Museum of the Rockies! Part of the 14th Annual Dino Shindig festivities, this event includes a paleontology lecture by Ashley Hall, Outreach Program Manager at MOR, followed by an activity led by the MOR team and the CCM Museum Educator. Free admission, all ages welcome.
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4 events,Named Montana’s Event of the Year by the Office of Tourism and Business Development, the Annual Dino Shindig takes place at the end of July. Visitors travel from all over the world to hear lectures from leading paleontologists, partake in kids activities, and dance the night away. Talks and kid’s activities on July 25 are ... Read more
$7 – $13
Makoshika State Park staff take you on a Paleontology Experience which includes a tour of the Visitor Center, paleontology lab, and a guided interpretive hike through Fossil Country. Limited to 20 participants so make your reservations by calling the Park's Visitor Center 406-377-6256.
$10
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more
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T. rex had a bite that could crush steel. Spinosaurs had claws as long as your torso. They lived at different times, on different continents, but everyone wants to know…Who would win in a fight? It’s the question on the mind of every kid (and a lot of grownups) when they visit a museum or ... Read more
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3 events,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more
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Free Admission The Science & Cultural History Gathering takes place at Medicine Rocks State Park Group Use Area. • 10 a.m. Nature Hike • 11 a.m. Speaker TBA • 12 p.m. Speaker TBA • 1 p.m. Microsite fossil activity
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
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1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
1 event,Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |
2 events,Makoshika State Park staff take you on a Paleontology Experience which includes a tour of the Visitor Center, paleontology lab, and a guided interpretive hike through Fossil Country. Limited to 20 participants so make your reservations by calling the Park's Visitor Center 406-377-6256.
$10
Join us on fossil field dig expeditions across the area’s Two Medicine Formation landscapes. Dig participants experience active research sites where they learn field methods, work with our team, and uncover real fossils. Book online, minimum 5-day advance enrollment required. Three Experiences Offered, Wed-Mon: Rocky Mountain Front Site Tour – ½ day, observation only; Field ... Read more |