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VOTED TOP 10 BEST NEW MUSEUM 🎉

Thanks to all of you, we’re thrilled to share that we’ve been named a Top 10 Best New Museum in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Every vote made this possible, and we are incredibly thankful to everyone who took the time to support us. This recognition belongs to our amazing community. Your enthusiasm, encouragement, and belief in our mission mean the world to us. Thank you for voting, cheering us on, and being part of our journey to inspire curiosity, spark discovery, and protect our planet. We couldn’t have done this without you!
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Unlimited Dinosaurs Days! 🎉

Become a member to enjoy a full year of unlimited visits to Edelman Fossil Park & Museum - no reservations needed! Plus, bring-a-friend days, fun surprises, and special discounts in our cafe and museum store. Level up with Silver & Gold memberships for extra perks like free Quarry Dig and Virtual Reality passes that take your experience to the next level. One membership, endless discovery!

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Our new membership packages offer flexible individual options with expanded perks—including free Quarry Digs, VR experiences, retail and café discounts, Bring-A-Friend days, and more.

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Give the gift of adventure and discovery with an EFM membership, offering year-round access to prehistoric wonders and hands-on experiences for all ages!

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Surprise someone with an EFM e-gift card—your ticket to unforgettable encounters with ancient wonders and thrilling dino-themed adventures!

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Groups & Rentals

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School Field Trips

Take your students on an unforgettable adventure at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum!

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General Groups

Check out our general groups page to learn more about scout outings, camps, family reunions, and other group experiences.

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Volunteering

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Private Events and Rentals

Host your special event in our stunning museum and beautiful garden spaces.

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Upcoming Events

  • Citizen Science Sundays

    Monthly • Check for Upcoming Dates


    1. Welcome to Citizen Science Sundays - a free, hands-on program where visitors of all ages can take part in real scientific research. Held one Sunday a month from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, before the museum halls open to the public, these sessions spotlight a unique citizen science project each week. Guests can explore new tools, contribute data, and connect with both local and global scientific efforts.


    3. UPCOMING EVENTS:



    6. February 2026:


    8. Good vs Bad AI

    9. Sunday, February 22nd • 9am-10am


    11. Stay warm during Citizen Science Sunday this February by learning the difference between Generative and Traditional AI with guest speaker, Sarah Layton. Afterwards, we’ll explore a variety of at-home citizen science programs using fun games to train Traditional AI models for medicine, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Bring your own tablets and laptops to play these game-ified programs on your own, or join in playing one on the big screen together.






    17. To learn more about Citizen Science, please check out our blog: https://www.efm.org/learn/citizen-science-sundays


  • EFM Unplugged

    Saturday, March 14th


    1. EFM UnPlugged 🌙📚


    3. Saturday, March 14

    4. Museum open: 6-9 PM

    5. Ages 18+ Only


    7. Unplug to reconnect.


    9. EFM UnPlugged is an after-hours, screen-free museum experience for adults seeking a calm, low-stimulation evening. For one night, digital displays and audio throughout the museum will be turned off, creating a warm, tranquil, analog atmosphere.


    11. Enjoy full museum access plus:


    14. • Acoustic guitar in the lobby with Soph

    15. • Gallery Quiet Zones with low lighting and no amplified sound

    16. • Light conversation space in Monstrous Seas

    17. • Theater Alternative Book Club: Jurassic Park Themed

    18. • Tabletop Game Lounge downstairs in Discovery Forest with board games, cards, and puzzles

    19. • Quarry Grounds Cafe featuring food and mini pies for Pi Day weekend


    21. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or cushion, a book, sketchpad, or fiber art (dry materials only: no paint, glue, or wet materials).



    24. Tickets: $29


    25. Members: Free for Gold & Silver Members, 50% off for Bronze & Legacy Members


    27. No screens. Just stories, sketches, and slow moments.

  • Homeschool Days

    Several Dates Available


    1. Homeschool families can now join us for a fun day of exploration and learning at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum! Homeschool families can get a special program or workshop focused on a different theme every time they visit and the opportunity to touch real fossils and specimens. Programs begin at 11am on the dates below.


    3. Pricing:

    4. -Homeschool Program Tickets are -$20/person- and include all-day admission to explore the museum

    5. -Members who are also homeschool families pay -$5/person- for each program when they apply their membership at checkout


    7. Upcoming Dates & Themes:

    8. February 17, 18, 19: Birds

    9. March 17, 18, 19: Endangered Species



    12. Contact our Education department with any questions at education@efm.org


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