Prehistoric Museum

04/27/2026

Check out this great event happening next month on May 13th! You will meet lots of great cultural leaders from across Utah and nationally.

04/23/2026

While the quarry is closed this summer, you can see the fossils that were collected ahead of the construction project being prepared here at the Prehistoric Museum!

Starting April 30, the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry at Jurassic National Monument will temporarily close as the BLM undertakes a major construction project to replace the building that protects the quarry. Construction is anticipated to be completed by fall.

During construction, visitors can still hike the Jurassic Journey and Cretaceous Climb trails via a bypass trail, and the visitor center and picnic areas will be open as usual.

This project has been in development for several years and is crucial for safeguarding the fossils from further erosion. The new facility will feature improved drainage, enhanced visitor access, and more spacious viewing areas for the fossil beds.

The Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry holds one of the densest concentrations of Jurassic fossils ever found and hosts a uniquely high concentration of carnivore fossils that have captured the interests of paleontologists and the public alike for a century.

04/17/2026

Going live from the newly renovated prep lab at 1:30 pm mountain time!

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04/12/2026

Our curator of Paleontology and collections staff, along with board members and Utah Friends of Paleontology volunteers, have been having a great time doing outreach, leading tours, and listening to science lectures at .

03/25/2026

USU Eastern press release Article written by Amanda Paiz PRICE — Utah State University Eastern’s Prehistoric Museum has unveiled a fully reimagined paleontology lab, marking a transformative upgrade to one of the region’s most hands-on scientific learning environments. The project began with a...

03/24/2026

We’re overjoyed to have Josh Lively from the Prehistoric Museum return to lead this crowd favorite! Head to our website to see the full schedule and field trip descriptions.

Remember, field trip sign ups open at 4pm on April 10th at the John Wesley Powell River History Museum. Have questions? We have a great FAQ page: https://www.greenriverrocks.com/faqs

03/24/2026

FREE behind-the-scenes tour!

Come check out our newly renovated paleontology lab here at the Prehistoric Museum this Thursday from 4-7 PM.  You’ll get an up-close look at some of the new features in the space and a chance to see some of the fossil prep projects our students and volunteers have been working on. Admission is free to everyone during our lab open house!

USU Eastern Prehistoric Museum press release Guest article by Tim Riley The Prehistoric Museum will host a public open house for the newly renovated Jamison Paleontology Lab from 4-7 pm on Thursday, March 26th. Though normally closed off to the public, this behind-the-scenes walk-through of our prep...

02/16/2026

Have the day off? Take advantage of free admission at the Prehistoric Museum on Presidents’ Day, 9 AM to 5 PM! It’ll be a Yankee Doodle Dandy time, and you won’t even have to fight the British for it.

01/26/2026

New Utah Geological Survey mapping uses high-resolution lidar to reveal previously unmapped and more complex active faults in central Utah. These updated maps help communities, planners, and developers better understand earthquake risk and make informed decisions as the state grows. Learn more in the latest issue of Survey Notes: https://ow.ly/1o1I50Y3O5A

01/23/2026

Exciting news for !

The Prehistoric Museum has partnered with the Bureau of Land Management to prepare and house fossils recently collected from the Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry at Jurassic National Monument! Those fossils were collected as part of a mitigation project ahead of new construction that will be happening at the monument. This three-year contract will allow us to hire an additional full-time preparator and purchase cabinets and other materials to safely store these important fossils forever. Get ready for more Allosaurus content over the next few years!

01/19/2026

Celebrate MLK Jr. Day with FREE admission!

Have the day off for the holiday? We’re open with free admission all day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 9 AM to 5 PM. Come enjoy our regular exhibits, see the community art show, and get a sneak peek at our lab renovation 👀