Ash M.
6/26/2021
We really enjoyed our visit here! The rangers gave the kiddos in our group an activity booklet to do, and upon completing at least some of the book, they received wooden badges to pin on their...
Thomas Condon Paleontology Museum
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32651 Hwy 19
Kimberly, OR 97848
The Thomas Condon Paleontology & Visitor Center in Kimberly, OR offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the prehistoric past of Oregon. With colorful rock formations and a world-class record of plant and animal evolution spanning over 40 million years, this center provides a fascinating glimpse into changing climates and past ecosystems. From exhibits and a working lab to scenic drives and hikes, visitors can witness science in action and discover the fossils that have been unearthed in the John Day region.
Immerse yourself in the ancient fossilized soils of the Sheep Rock Unit, marvel at the towering cliffs of the Painted Hills Unit, or explore the eroded claystone that reveals the past at the Clarno Unit. With the Thomas Condon Visitor Center as your starting point, you can embark on a journey through time and witness the spectacular scenery that showcases Oregon's rich paleontological heritage.
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5.08 reviewsMay B.
6/28/2022
This was a small, well organized collection tucked away in a beautiful location where you feel like a fossil is going to jump out of the mountain right in front of you. (or something like that)...
Erin H.
2/26/2010
If you're really into fossils, you'll love this place. It's located at the Sheep Rock Unit of the John Day fossil beds, and is a great place to see all sorts of fossils that were found in the...
Kelly B.
4/15/2015
This is a nice center. My kids did the Jr. Ranger program so it kept them interested. We skimmed through parts and it still took about 1 hour to go through everything.
Julie C.
8/1/2017
While traveling through the Fossil Beds National Monument, we stopped at this wonderful museum. It was perfect for everybody in our group -- an 8-1/2 yr old all the way up to the grandparents. The...
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