This unique park offers an unforgettable journey into the past, where imagination meets history amidst the breathtaking landscapes of South Dakota. Let's explore what makes Dinosaur Park a must-visit for families, history buffs, and adventure seekers alike.

Our Museum has real Fossils from the Black Hills Region, life-size dinosaur recreations, replicas, and fun activities for families. We look forward to seeing you on your next trip to South Dakota! For Admission Prices, click here. Look Out for T-Rex on Your Way to Mt. Rushmore!

Dinosaur Park is a dinosaur park in Rapid City, South Dakota, United States. Dedicated on May 22, 1936, it contains seven dinosaur sculptures on a hill overlooking the city, created to capitalize on the tourists coming to the Black Hills to see Mount Rushmore.

South Dakota was once home to real-life Tyrannosaurus rexes like “Sue” and "Stan" as well as raptors like the Dakotaraptor. Today, the state celebrates dinosaurs from border to border. Sculptures and skeletons can be found in all shapes and sizes.

Since the 1930s, an 80-foot-long brontosaurus has straddled the city skyline on Dakota Hogback Ridge, which extends South straight into the Black Hills. Generations have come to visit our quirky long neck and seven other dinosaur friends.

Explore the Black Hills' prehistoric past at Rapid City's Dinosaur Park. This past excavation site features massive dinosaur structures and insight into the area's history.

View the seven life-sized, concrete replicas of monstrous prehistoric reptiles that inhabit the park. This free park is open 5 a.m.-10 p.m., daily. There is also a visitor center, gift shop and snack bar, including ice cream, Slush Puppies, hotdogs and more.

Get up close and personal with the dinosaurs that roamed South Dakota 250 million years ago in the Mesozoic Era such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Allosaurus, or the South Dakota State Fossil, the Triceratops. Don’t miss our interactive adventures where families can hunt for dinosaur bones in the dig pit, create an erupting volcano, and more.

Let’s hit the Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota for a genuine prehistoric adventure millions of years in the making. Get ready for dramatic landscapes and unforgettable discoveries as we hike canyons, climb hills, and check out some mind-blowing, jaw-dropping rock formations hiding millions of years of secrets just waiting to be uncovered.

The Dinosaur Museum is located between Reptile Gardens and the Founding Fathers Exhibit in Rapid City. Inside, you will see more than 98 ancient reptiles, learn more in our educational movie theatre, make your way through our mirror maze, and even try your hand at digging for fossils.