We welcome everyone to our free museum to explore the world around them going back more than 500 million years! Come see our complete skeletal fossils of mammals, marine reptiles, fish, and dinosaurs that roamed South Dakota. We also have a stunning collection of minerals from all over the world that are sure to amaze and educate! Don't forget to bring the little ones, our brand new Kid Zone has tons of hands-on activities that are engaging for all ages!The Museum of Geology on the South Dakota Mines campus explores the natural history of Earth through scientific inquiry, preserves specimens and data as a dedicated repository for scientific research, and promotes understanding of geoscience and evolution through displays and outreach initiatives. The Museum of Geology is located in two buildings on the campus. The exhibits and public programs are located on the third floor of the O'Harra Building; the collections and laboratories are located in the Paleontology Research Laboratory.
