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Sternberg Museum of Natural History

3000 Sternberg Drive, Hays, Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4286, 877-332-1165
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Hays
4.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Natural History Museums
Owner description: Part of the Fort Hays State University, the museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving plant and animal specimens pertaining to the Great...... more » Owner description: Part of the Fort Hays State University, the museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving plant and animal specimens pertaining to the Great Plains. « less
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Littleton, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is a very nicely planned out museum. I had been there before & wanted to share it with my husband. He was impressed. If you have some time in Hays, don't miss this museum. Be sure to see the T-Rex! It scared me the first time I was there! More

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the West
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Children and adults will enjoy the displays and special exhibits. Outstanding fossil collection, fun dinosaur display, and wonderful hands on learning center. More

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Littleton, Colorado
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

Volunteers were outstanding, and I bought several Christmas gifts for kids at the gift shop. Where else can you go nose-to-nose with a 100-year-old snapping turtle? As a retired teacher, I found myself taking notes on the exhibits! More

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Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Have been here several times. Nice museum but small. Seems like they have the room to expand... Myself and my three kids went through the entire museum in an hour and we spent quite a bit of time taking pictures and reading about the displays. However, it would be a perfect stop for a family traveling. A great place for... More

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Enterprise, Kansas
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This museum was an excellent stop!! The focus in on dinosaurs so kids would love it! But this 61 year old kid loved it as well. The T Rex made me walk a little faster when he let out a roar and started moving as I walked by! Very clean, great staff and a well laid out space. Very much... More

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Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2012

Not gigantic in size, but the museum is very nice; displays are very well arranged. Some features I liked were the replicas and fossils from the dinosaur age, plus various naturalistic land and undersea settings. Staff is courteous and friendly. More

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Kansas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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Gift shop is great. The place is very clean and well organized. Educational for adults and children alike. More

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Wichita, Kansas
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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I stopped here with my mother, five year old and two year old on a trip back from Colorado. The museum was very interesting, informative, and unique. Interesting find found in the area are displayed. In addition, the upper floor has life size dinosaurs for the kids to enjoy. For the kids, the two best parts were the fossil dig... More

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Wichita, KS
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012
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We spent about 2 hours here at the museum. All of the exhibits were very interesting. They had some great hands on computer games for kids, but great fun for adults who are still kids to play. The upper area where the dinosaurs are has a surprise for you. I won't give it away as you really have to experience... More

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Colorado
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We were looking for something to do with our family and this museum was recommended to us by a friend. Fairly small exhibits however the discovery room and dig pit were both big hits with the kids. Cost was only $8 per adult and $5 per child. Spent about 1 1/2 hours there More

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