Address: 301 River Rd, Harrison, NE 69346, USA
Phone: +13086654113
Sunday: 9AM–5PM
Monday: 9AM–5PM
Tuesday: 9AM–5PM
Wednesday: 9AM–5PM
Thursday: 9AM–5PM
Friday: 9AM–5PM
Saturday: 9AM–5PM
Joel Collishaw
Informative stop. It tells the history of extinct animals that used to be in the area and likely died from a drought near a watering hole. This isn’t a dinosaur site. The trail to university and Carnegie hill where the excavation took place is just under 3 miles there and back. Took us 1 hour 20 minutes. Wear sunscreen, hat or umbrella as there is no shade except for a few benches you can sit on IF the sun is in the right place.
Constance Stirling-Engman
During our trip out West, we stopped at the Agate Fossil Beds National Monument. We’re really glad that we spent the day there. The setting and accessible trails are beautiful and the displays in the visitor’s center are very informative and artistically curated. We hiked both trails, which offer outstanding panoramic views. The story of friendship between the rancher and Red Cloud is so uplifting and an important part of our history. We love paleontology, so the scientific explanations of the mammalian fossil beds were meaningful. The entire site evokes a spirit of tranquility and wonder about the passage of time and natural history. The monument is excellent for all ages. The staff is helpful and the restrooms are very clean and accessible. This place is definitely worth a visit.
Lady Godiva
Never knew other prehistoric creatures existed after the dinosaurs before this visit! I also came across a young Prarie Rattle Snake in the grass area! (Stay off grass, y'all. There are signs saying to beware) This is truly my number 1 my museum out of all the ones I've been to lately. Kudos! It's on the smaller side BUT mighty indeed.
Richard Bruehahn
Great views of the surrounding area. Neat exhibits on the fossils and Chief Redcloud artifacts. Enjoyed my trip here.
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Besides the museum, it is a historic site in its own right. This has one of the most prolific bone beds anywhere from the Great Age of Mammals.
Yes. They do have a gift shop.
The museum is not The paths you can. However keep the dogs on the path or they will get tons of burs in their paws and fur.
Scottsbluff or Chadron
This is the source for many fossils you see in museums all over the country. There are also corkscrew burrows of an ancient rodent. The hikes are neat. Watch for rattle snakes. The native american exhibit is one of the best I have seen.
No, it is super crumbly anyway. Not good for rock climbing.
If you have small children, there's a quiz they can take to become Jr rangers. Plan on additional time as they have to study the history inside to be able to do this. Definitely bring lunch, drinks, etc. It's a bit like a campsite, so what you would need for a day camping. It's remote, nearest gas or market is 30 minutes drive. I would make a day of it. It's about an hour from Fort Robinson so you might consider spending time there as well. It's a beautiful place. But bring boots and look out for snakes.
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