The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, South Dakota is a museum and paleontological site where they aspire to be a leader in scientific education and outreach. They sponsor several community events throughout the year which are well attended by the community. One of my favorite events is "Fright Night" where the Mammoth Site is transformed into a Halloween haunt that is open to the community. The cost of admission is 3 cans of food per person or $3.25. In 2019 they raised 1,325 pounds of food for the Hot Springs Food Pantry and $580 for their public education programs. Exceptional organization!
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs South Dakota is wonderful place for both young and old to learn and wonder about the Ice Age. Museum displays both educate and entertain. The Bone Bed containing the remains of at least 60 Columbia and Woolly Mammoths resting in the place where they died is truly amazing and unique. The site is constructed with the disabled in mind providing easy access to all exhibits. Junior paleo digs for children allows physical interaction for the young allowing them to experience a Paleontological dig. It is a great family outing loved by all who visit.
The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, SD is a must see for all ages. Their hands on educational experiences are exceptional. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Their new facility is beautiful and the displays are so interesting. I have been to the Mammoth Site many times and I love that they are always updating their displays to feel like you are visiting it for the first time. If you have never been there you should take the time to stop. If you have been their in the past, you should stop in again. It is well worth your time! There is always something new!!
The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, SD is an amazing natural history museum for all ages to learn about the Ice Age in the midst of its incredible collection of extinct mammoths. As an educational psychologist, I am honored to serve as a member of its board of directors to support fun hands-on learning experiences for children, teens, adults, and seniors! The Mammoth Site offers "edu-tainment" with working paleontologists engaged in on-going research in the in-situ museum.
The Mammoth site does an excellent job of interepting the developmental and archaelogical history of their site. Our children, ages 4-10, have made this a "must see" stop along our vacation route to Yellowstone every other year. The staff members are very helpful, the tours are well planned, and the up close and personal feel of the site makes for a great learning opportunity. I think most anyone would be pleased with their experience at the site.
As a fellow museum professional, the Mammoth Site is quite a wonderful place to visit. The site itself is very interesting, and the exhibits are of high quality. The archaeological component was nicely displayed and the interpretation through labels was also well done. Well presented for a general audience
We are from WA state. My family toured the Mammoth Site while on vacation. We came back a few years later with our granddaughter who was from Portland, OR. The children, all girls learned a lot and we enjoyed our experience. We will be making a point of returning multiple times over the coming years to see what is new. I have encouraged a college student who is majoring in archeology, to sign up to work on the Mammoth Site in the summer. A couple of days spent in Hot Springs should include a dip in Evans Plunge heated from warm water springs. A visit of Angustora Reservoir south of town with fishing, picnics, boating and sandy beaches to enjoy. To the north of town is Wind Cave Natl Park. A visit to the Mammoth Site will just add to the fun and educational opportunities in the southern Black Hills. The Hot Springs community is a great supporter of this nonprofit, and we all must help keep it viable with our financial support for others to enjoy and be awed by it. The Mammoth Site is like none other for education.