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Big Fun Awais at the Mammoth Site

It’s home to one of the most valuable fossil treasures known to mankind. It’s also fun for all ages! Explore the home of the largest concentration of Columbian mammoth remains in the world. The newly remodeled exhibit hall is a perfect place for all ages to enjoy some educational fun. Take a self-guided tour around the working paleontological dig site, stand next to a life-size replica of a massive mammoth, and take in one of the world’s finest fossil collections. Come dig big at The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs.

Do Big Things
No Tour Guide Necessary
 

Our tours are self-guided! Use your phone and scan the QR codes on the metal mammoths around the Bonebed to access each tour stop’s information. This takes approximately 30 minutes. Don’t miss the short and entertaining film on the rich history of our site!

See For Yourself
 
New Family Dig Classics

Brand new in 2022, the Family Dig is paleontology fun for the entire family. Excavate fossils in a simulated dig site using the same tools as on-site paleontologists. Classes fill up quickly during the summer season so make sure your spot is reserved before you arrive! Click below to book a dig class today.

Get Your Dig On
 
Discover Tasty Treats

Hungry? The Bonebed Bistro is officially open for the summer and serving delicious breakfast, lunch, and snacks! We’re open daily from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., so be sure to stop in for a slice of pizza, a hot dog, a snow cone, a pretzel, or a drink.

Dig In
 
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