"All about us stretched the interminable labyrinths of the badlands...a scene of desolation such as no pen can picture."

-Charles H. Sternberg

The Life of a Fossil Hunter

1876

Exhibits

The Great Plains Dinosaur Museum is a gem of a museum showcasing an amazing variety of fossils from dinosaurs to lobsters! On display are some of Montana's best preserved dinosaurs, such as: "Roberta," an adult duckbill; "Ralph," a long-necked sauropod; "Giffen," Montana's first stegosaurus; "Carl," a triceratops, and "Leonardo," a rare mummy dinosaur preserved in stone. Other well renowned fossils on display include spectacular specimens of rare marine invertebrates, prehistoric plants and fossil fish. For even the smallest child, the museum has fun hands-on educational activities making their experience stimulating and memorable.