Travel Back In Time And Walk Among Dinosaurs At This Kansas Museum

In a world of political divide and debate over just about everything, it can feel like there's nothing people can agree on. However, there are still some things that pretty much everyone seems to enjoy. One of these universally popular things is dinosaurs. Whether you're 8 or 80, dinosaurs are pretty dino-mite, aren't they? (Sorry, I couldn't resist the cheesy pun!) If you're looking to see dinosaurs in Kansas, we may not have any real live ones, but one great museum where you can see life-sized models is the Fort Hays State University's Stenberg Museum of Natural History. This place is an amazing family outing with all kinds of fun attractions. Check it out:

This magical museum covers a variety of natural history topics, not just dinosaurs.

There are frequently special exhibits and events going on that make this a great outing for the entire family.

One pretty spectacular current feature is Expedition Dinosaurs: Rise of the Mammals.

This exhibit runs from September 29 to December 21, 2023

You'll see dinosaurs and mammals from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods, and learn all about what led to the extinction of dinosaurs.

In addition to these neat special exhibits, there are a number of great permanent exhibits here, too.

The exhibit on rattlesnakes is pretty fascinating, but there are also lots of fossils and models here that feature species once native to Kansas.

It's amazing to see some of the specimens here and think about what Kansas looked like millions of years ago!

For more information about current exhibits at this natural history museum in Kansas, check out the Sternberg Museum of Natural History website or the Sternberg Museum Facebook page.

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