The Mammoth Site of Hot Springs, Hot Springs

Mammoth Site is a unique historical & scientific museum that centers on the remains of mammoths (& other creatures!) found in Hot Springs, SD. It is an active dig & research site, as well as providing an educational experience for the public. The museum has a brief video that details the history of Mammoth Site, and then there is a self-guided tour that follows each part of the dig site. While we toured, staff were working in the sinkhole with the remains. After the site, there is a small museum and a viewing area of the laboratory in the basement. Mammoth Site was family friendly, and had opportunities for children to be “paleontologists.” Grounds were nice, facilities were clean, and the gift shop had a wide variety of options. It is close-by to Wind Cave National Park. If you’re in the area, this is a unique and interesting experience!

If you're interested in learning about Mammoths this is a great place to go as you will be astonished by the amount of Mammoth bones in display and there is plenty of information to read. When I visited there were people actually working down in the pit uncovering new bones. They were really excited about their work and interacted with visitors. Neat for all ages.