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The Mammoth Site
OUR EXPERIENCES
Visit the Ice Age up close and personal at The Mammoth Site! Travel back in time as you walk the edges of the sinkhole where mammoths and other species became trapped more than 140,000 years ago, watch as fossils are prepared and curated, tour our exhibit hall, and experience one of our summer programs.
ABOUT US
We Dig Big! The Mammoth Site is an indoor active paleontological dig site and accredited museum. Our mission is the preservation, research, and interpretation of The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota, and development of a broad understanding of the Late Ice Age record across a global framework.
OUR IMPACT
The Mammoth Site is at the forefront of Quaternary research, with a strong emphasis on the study of mammoths and their relatives. Additionally, we aspire to be a leader in scientific education and outreach, with a strong emphasis on educational and public programming, exhibits, and publications. We foster global scientific collaboration through on-site and related field research, and peer-reviewed scientific publications.
DETAILS
To learn more, contact: news@mammothsite.org
What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
None, try to keep group size to approximately 40 participants
Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Individuals – no, Groups - yes
Do you have group rates?
Yes, for groups of 20
Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No
What languages do you offer your services in?
Self-Guided tours are in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Russian
When are you open?
Year-round
What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Fully accessible