Museum of Geology

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4.8

( 8 reviews )

Museums, Art Museums, Natural History Museums

Open 09:00 AM - 04:30 PM See Hours

O'Harra Building, 561 E St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

+1 6053-942-467

The Museum of Geology is a renowned institution dedicated to the study and exhibition of geological specimens. With its impressive collection of rocks, minerals, dinosaur fossils, and crystals, the museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of geology. Located in a picturesque campus, the Museum of Geology is a hub for paleontology enthusiasts, offering various programs such as scavenger hunts and fossil hunting experiences. The museum prides itself on its extensive range of specimens, meticulously curated for educational and research purposes. In addition to its impressive collection, the Museum of Geology also boasts a team of knowledgeable staff and experts who are passionate about sharing their wealth of knowledge with visitors. Whether you are a geology enthusiast or simply curious about the wonders of Earth's history, a visit to the Museum of Geology promises an enriching and captivating experience.

Amenities and More

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
Family friendly
Identifies as women-owned
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Restroom
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible elevator
Active military discounts

Reviews

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Yoav erez

March 22, 2024

Wow, very fun! Their selection of dead things was nice. Some popular guys, but also odd balls you rarely see in museums like super early canines. The rock section was the best. Lots of extremely well curated and informative displays. Lots of cabinets with different rocks of the same group like halides and some paragraphs for laymen to understand. And lots of puns, as a warning.

Lisa poole

March 22, 2024

I recently visited the Museum of Geology and was impressed by its diverse collection, especially the crystals, stones, and the captivating skeleton of a wooly mammoth. The overall experience was enjoyable, but it would be more welcoming for foreigners if there were more English translations in the literature. Nonetheless, a great place for geology enthusiasts!

Jeannie tran butterfield

March 22, 2024

The Museum of Geology was very interesting. We learned some history of animals that once lived in our area and about rocks and minerals. Lots of cool specimens. Great for kids and adults.

Ellie daley

March 22, 2024

Nice place to spend an afternoon if you like minerals, fossils and ancient history. Parking can be an issue as lots of construction going on here, but we had no problem.

Will s

March 22, 2024

The Museum of Geology is located within the South Dakota college of Mines and technology. This is a lovely little hidden gem to explore and learn. My kids loved all the fossils and stones on display. Very good place to see if you have time in Rapid City, SD and want to spend 30-45 mins checking something out.

Alvin ho

March 22, 2024

stopped by on saturday 9/30 at around 11am on my vacation and i’m so glad i got to talk with the man wearing a blue shirt, glasses with brown hair working with the fossils he was SO informative and fun to talk to he made the experience a lot of fun and didn’t seemed annoyed with all my questions as my dream is study paleontology 10/10 experience and would highly recommend checking this museum out! I really hope when i come back sometime that they will have some allosaurus fossils!

Alexa boyd

March 22, 2024

We had a great time here. It's a small museum, but free to get in and has a ton of neat rocks and fossils. My son really enjoyed getting to look at all of it. The fluorescent rock exhibit was beautiful and vivid. After stopping at a few places today, this was the one my son talked about the most! I think we spent about an hour here. There was construction across the street, but they had good signs for pointing towards parking. We also liked the gift shop and my son was impressed with all the posters they had ( lots of neat dinosaur and fossil ones).

Nathan blohm

March 22, 2024

Free admission and adjacent parking. A lot of authentic fossils instead of just cast replicas.. so much detailed information if inclined but you could also just wander about and survey the exhibits. There is a gift shop and a kid's area, too. If you enjoy geology or fossils - then it's a great way to spend 1-2 hours!