Discover one of Wyoming's best-kept secrets at the Paleon Museum in Glenrock.
The Paleon Museum is home to an impressive collection of dinosaur fossils, geological treasures, and prehistoric discoveries from Wyoming and beyond. Visitors from around the world have described this small-town museum as a hidden gem, and it continues to delight guests of all ages.
Every admission includes a guided museum tour where visitors learn about Wyoming's ancient past, view remarkable fossil specimens, and get a behind-the-scenes look inside the museum's fossil preparation lab. Volunteers and staff are often working on newly discovered specimens and are happy to answer questions about their work.
Admission: $5 for adults
Children 12 & Under: Free with a paying adult
Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
A Hands-On Experience
Children especially enjoy visiting the museum. At the end of the guided tour, kids can select a real piece of dinosaur fossil to take home as a souvenir of their visit.
School groups, clubs, and tour groups are welcome. Contact the museum in advance to arrange special group tours and educational experiences.
Excavate Real Dinosaur Fossils
True dinosaur enthusiasts can participate in the Paleon Museum Dig School and work alongside paleontologists and museum staff at active excavation sites. Choose from one-day experiences, weekend digs, or extended field programs and help uncover fossils that have been buried for millions of years.