Quarry Exhibit Hall

Visitors wander along the upper mezzanine in the Quarry Exhibit Hall

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The Quarry Exhibit Hall allows visitors to view the wall of approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones in a refurbished, comfortable space. Here, you can gaze upon the remains of numerous different species of dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic period, including Allosaurus, Apatosaurus, Camarasaurus, Diplodocus, and Stegosaurus, along with several others. There are even several places where you can touch real 150 million year old dinosaur fossils! Rangers are available to answer questions, help kids complete their Junior Ranger booklets, and occasionally provide talks on different topics related to the quarry or dinosaurs during the summer.

 

Duration:

8 minutes, 43 seconds

The Quarry Exhibit Hall is where you can see a wall of approximately 1,500 dinosaur bones. Join a ranger to learn the story behind the fossils, their discovery, and the creation of the building.

 

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Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Description

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Amenities

Contact Information

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Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Description

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Amenities

Contact Information

Image Gallery

Addresses

Directions

Hours & Seasons

Description

Closures & Seasonal Exceptions

Amenities

Contact Information

Image Gallery

 

Accessing the Dinosaur Quarry
To access the Quarry Exhibit Hall, first stop at the Quarry Visitor Center located approximately ¼ mile from the exhibit hall. Depending on the time of year, access may be by shuttle bus or by your personal vehicle. See Operating Hours & Seasons for more information.

 

Discover Dinosaur's Paleontology

Want to learn more abour Dinosaurs and other paleontological resources found in the monument? Visit our paleontology pages.