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Sternberg Museum of Natural History
A department of Fort Hays State University with one of the most significant Cretaceous Period fossil collections in North America. Visitors step back in time 70-80 million years ago when Colorado was ocean front property and Kansas was an inland sea. See up-close the fossilized remains of plants and animals that lived in or alongside an ancient sea and learn about the natural history of the Great Plains. The main musuem exhibit features a recreated full scale diorama approximatley 88 million years ago when the mighty T-Rex roamed the land and Kansas was covered by water. See numerous fossels found in western Kansas, the giant sea swimming lizards, the famous fish-within-a-fish, and a children's discovery room. The museum emphasizes education by hosting many traveling exhibits during the year. With something new and different to learn about.

Location
3000 Sternberg Dr
Hays, KS   67601
Phone: (785)628-4286
Toll Free: (877)332-1165
http://www.fhsu.edu/sternberg
jchoate@fhsu.edu

Hours
Tue-Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 1-7pm

Admission
Adult $6; Senior/children $4

Directions
I-70 exit 159, S on Vine St to 27th St, E to main entrance.