The museum is a great place to begin any visit to Mastodon State Historic Site. It includes displays, artifacts, exhibits and an interpretive video, all of which reveal the secrets of the Kimmswick Bone Bed and help visitors understand the significance of the site. For many visitors, the highlight is the impressive mastodon skeleton replica, a sight that is not easily forgotten.
The video is 15 minutes long and is typically played every hour. However, if the auditorium is being used for interpretive programming, the film may not be available. Please call ahead at 636-464-2976 to check availability.
Museum Fees
Adult/teen (ages 13 and up): $4
Youth (ages 12 and under): free
Fees include tax. Qualified tax-exempt organizations MUST provide a copy of a tax-exempt certificate at the time of payment.
Group Rates:
Adult/teen (ages 13 and up): $3.50
Youth (ages 12 and under): free
Group rates are available only to groups of 10 or more that schedule their visit at least two weeks in advance by calling the site office at 636-464-2976 or emailing josh.lamouria@dnr.mo.gov.
Hours
March 16 through Nov. 15
Museum closed Monday and Tuesday
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday (closed Easter Sunday)
Nov. 16 through March 15
Museum closed Monday through Wednesday
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday
Historic Site Office Hours
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday
Noon to 4:30 p.m., Sunday (closed Easter Sunday)
Please note there will be times when the office is temporarily closed while staff are working on the grounds. The office telephone is monitored for messages during office hours.
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Coordinates
38.379051, -90.384673