Mondays at Mastodon: Fantastic Fossils

8/7/2023 | Mastodon State Historic Site | Imperial, MO

Learn and have fun at Mondays at Mastodon! This FREE summer program series is designed for families with elementary-aged children, but all families are welcome. Each program will focus on a different topic and will include fun activities and demonstrations. Registration is strongly encouraged.

All programs will start at 2 p.m. and take place in the museum auditorium, located at 1050 Charles J. Becker Drive in Imperial.

For more information or to register for a program, call the historic site office at 636-464-2976.

Program Dates and Topics:
  • June 26: Rockin' Reptiles – Learn about local reptiles, "shell"-ebrate turtles with a fun craft, and meet a friendly snake!  
  • July 10: Cool Caves – Missouri has over 7,500 caves! How do they form? What do they contain? Get answers to these questions, and make a cave painting while you're at it!
  • July 24: Animal Adaptations – Find out how and why animals adapt to their environments. Learn about some awesome adaptations through games and activities.
  • Aug. 7: Fantastic Fossils – How do fossils form? Figure out this and more as we look at fossils and skulls of animals that left them behind.
Program Times: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Click here to see the flyer.

1050 Charles J. Becker Drive, Imperial, MO | 636-464-2976

Associated activities

  • Interpretive Programs