Quarry Exhibit Hall

Visitors wander along the upper mezzanine in the Quarry Exhibit Hall

NPS, Dan Johnson

 

NPS

Several young dinosaur enthusiasts pose in front of the Allosaurus reconstruction at the Quarry Exhibit Hall.

The Quarry Exhibit Hall located over the world-famous Carnegie Dinosaur Quarry is open. The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to view the wall of approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones in a newly refurbished, comfortable space. Here, you can gaze upon the remains of numerous different species of dinosaurs including Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Diplodicus, and Stegosaurus along with several others. Exhibits, including an 80-foot long mural help reveal the story of these animals and many others that inhabitated the Morrison environment during the last Jurassic. There are even several places where you can touch real 149 million year old dinosaur fossils! Rangers are available to answer questions and occasionally present talks on different topics related to the quarry or dinosaurs throughout the day during the summer.

 

Hours of Operation
To access the Quarry Exhibit Hall, visitors must first stop at the Quarry Visitor Center located approximately ¼ mile from the exhibit hall. The visitor center features a staffed information desk, exhibits, sales area for the Intermountain Natural History Association and park film.

In Summer
From Saturday, May 26 through Monday, September 3, 2012, access to the Quarry Exhibit Hall is by shuttle bus only. Shuttles depart from the visitor center every 15 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The last bus leaving the Quarry Exhibit Hall departs at 5:00 p.m. for the return to the visitor center.

Visitors with accessibility needs should inquire at the information desk at the visitors center for directions on how to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall.

 

In early Fall and late Spring
First, stop at the Quarry Visitor Center. You will be given a park pass and then you can drive your personal vehicle up to the Quarry Exhibit Hall anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

In Winter, late Fall and early Spring
Due to both lower visitation and reduced staffing levels, access to the quarry will be by car caravans. Rangers guide car caravans to the exhibit hall at the following times:
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.

If you arrive after the previous group has departed, you may have to wait up to 1 hour before the next departure. There is a twelve minute film, exhibits, and a bookstore in the visitor center to occupy your time while you wait. Last caravan goes to the quarry at 4:00 p.m.

 

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