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Sternberg Museum of Natural History

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Sternberg Museum of Natural History

Hays, KS | Ellis County

Ancient animals come to life inside the Sternberg. Venture into the walk-through diorama depicting life more than 70 million years ago. You'll be amazed by the life-sized, robotic dinosaurs, various plant eaters, and huge flying reptiles in a subtropical environment. Then walk down into the sea that once covered Kansas and discover prehistoric marine animals. The most photographed fossil in the world is on display here—the Fish-Within-a-Fish—excavated by George F. Sternberg in 1952 in Gove County. Admission charge. (8 Wonders of Kansas Geography finalist)

Hours of Operation

October-March: Tuesday-Saturday 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday 1-6 pm.
April-September: Monday-Saturday 9 am - 6 pm; Sunday 1-6 pm.

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