John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Information
Whether they're looking at the fossils in the museum, exploring the hands-on activities in the classroom, working on a junior ranger badge, or watching the paleotologists work in the lab, kids always find something fun to do at the monument.
The fossil museum displays hundreds of fossils, and corresponding murals tell the story of life in ancient Oregon.
The museum makes learning fun.
The classroom gives kids a chance to touch rocks and fossils,and use a computer microscope.
The laboratory viewing window allows visitors to watch the paleontologists at work.
Drawing and stamping in the classroom is fun for the whole family.
