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Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, Vernal, UT

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Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

Natural history museum in Vernal with hands-on geology exhibits, fossil digging and a dinosaur garden.

496 E Main St, Vernal, UT · Vernal, UT

About Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

This state park museum in Vernal presents the region's prehistoric past, including geology, fossils and natural history items gathered from the Uinta Mountains and Uinta Basin. Visitors can try hands-on exhibits and fossil activities, and the grounds include a dinosaur garden. A free visitor center inside the building offers local information on attractions, outdoor recreation, dining, lodging and events. Staff are available year-round to answer questions.

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