Did you know that the North Dakota badlands are a hot spot for dinosaur fossils? People from all over the world have come to the western half of the state to look for skulls, bones, and other fossils of prehistoric creatures. Some amazing discoveries have even been unearthed in this state. You can experience viewing these fossils in person – and learning about the dinosaurs that roamed this area – at the Badlands Dinosaur Museum, the only one of its kind in the state.
The entire family can enjoy a trip to the Badlands Dinosaur Museum in Dickinson, North Dakota. You may also know it by its former name, the Dakota Dinosaur Museum.
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This museum is absolutely full of amazing prehistoric treasures. From full dinosaur skeletons to tons of fascinating fossils, there is a lot to see and be amazed by here.
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North Dakota is known for its dinosaur skeleton discoveries, and this museum researches and uncovers many of them in their laboratory that is open for public viewing.
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Some of the most famous and fascinating parts of the museum are the intact triceratops skulls and the fact that it has the largest collection of real dinosaur fossils in North Dakota - not just casts or recreations, but actual fossils.
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Other dinosaurs include real T-rex bones, stegosaurus bones, raptors, and more. Any dino-obsessed kid (or adult) would be in heaven here.
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Along with dinosaurs, there is a variety of bones from other prehistoric eras, including those of early mammals or deep-sea creatures.
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With so many fascinating skeletons, fossils, and more, the Badlands Dinosaur Museum is a great way to get out and spend the afternoon learning and seeing the remnants of these massive beasts in person.
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The Badlands Dinosaur Museum is part of the Dickinson Museum Center. You can learn more about the museum, its ticket information, and more by visiting this website.
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Did you know that North Dakota is also home to one of the last remaining and largest petrified forests? You can take a trail through it yourself – learn more about these prehistoric trees in North Dakota here!
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