Dinosaur Museum

Dinosaur Museum Travel 90 million years in just a few miles. The Dinosaur Museum is conveniently located adjacent to Reptile Gardens at 8973 S Highway 16 in Rapid City, SD
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The Dinosaur Museum is located adjacent to Reptile Gardens at 8973 S Highway 16 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Inside the dinosaur exhibit, you will see over 98 ancient reptiles from more than 65 species, learn more in our educational movies theatre, have the opportunity to make your way through our famous mirror maze, and even try your hand at digging for fossils!

*By entering our building, all v

isitors/party leaders agree to our policy, rules, and COVID-19 Guidelines found on our website. We offer a picnic tables for any special event and are happy to help with any special requests. For booking information please call us directly. Thank you for contacting the Dinosaur Museum!
*Current hours and admission prices are posted here on our website:
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We are located at 8973 S Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57702Remove

05/26/2026

Happy Memorial Day!

We will be open 9am - 7pm EVERYDAYSummer of 2026 Fri May 22 *Special Dates: open Holidays, exception is the Tues & Wed a...
05/22/2026

We will be open 9am - 7pm EVERYDAY
Summer of 2026 Fri May 22
*Special Dates: open Holidays, exception is the Tues & Wed after Memorial Day
(Tentatively closed)

05/11/2026

Update: ***Please wear seat belt and Drive with Caution because the parking lot is a bit bumpy, Leave Spaces for Disabled People

Confident we are Open @ 3:30 pm Today
Tues **message me after if you arrived and we were not open

(Sorry for further inconveniences we had an issue with staff not showing up but we will try our best to get the museum ready to open, Restrooms will be Closed until Fri)

Parking Area should be okay to Drive on
Area near North end of Sidewalk is packed for Disabled, Please Use Caution

11/30/2025

Due to Continuous Frigid Weather we Are Closed for 2025 !
We are mostly indoors with heat (more being added)and typically Re-Open March or April

11/22/2025

Tragically Our Neighbor Reptile Gardens after a small fire Thurs

As far as we know they are OPEN w/ Discounted Rates
Please visit them if you can!

11/22/2025

We are Open Amd it is a Wonderful Nice Day Outside!
Hrs Resume tomorrow
10:30 am - 5:00
(Last ticket Sold @ 4:30)

Address

8973 S Highway 16
Rapid City, SD
57702

Opening Hours

Friday 10:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(605) 342-8140

Website

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