Mastodon State Historic Site
1050 Charles J Becker Drive, Imperial, MO 63052
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1050 Charles J Becker Dr, Imperial, MO 63052, United States
About the Business
Located in Imperial, Missouri, the Mastodon State Historic Site is a unique institution that combines a museum, park, and tourist attraction all in one. The site is home to the Kimmswick Bone Bed, where the first evidence of humans coexisting with American mastodons in eastern North America was discovered.
Visitors can explore the museum, which features an interpretive video, displays of ancient artifacts and fossils, and a remarkable mastodon skeleton replica. Programs are available to educate visitors about the significance of the site and what Missouri looked like in prehistoric times.
For those looking to enjoy the outdoors, the site offers three trails, including one that leads to the original discovery site. Picnic sites, a shelter, a playground, and a wildflower garden are also available for visitors to enjoy.
Please note that the site may be temporarily closed on certain holidays, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln's Birthday, and Presidents Day. Additionally, the office may be closed at times for maintenance, but the telephone is monitored for messages during office hours.
Overall, the Mastodon State Historic Site is a fascinating destination where visitors can learn about prehistoric life in Missouri and explore the connection between humans and mastodons.
Reviews
"I enjoyed the variety of trails available. I also enjoyed the museum. Definitely wanted to recognize Ryan working in the museum. He was very friendly and helpful! Great experience and definitely worth the drive!"
"Visiting St. Lou from out of town and spent the day here, from about 10a-3p, and an employee called the cops on me! I guess to investigate why I was there so long. If the employee who did that is reading this, I was there so long because it was a nice park, up until that point. This park should be a safe place for anyone to spend any amount of time in, dawn to dusk."
"As an archaeologist, I can tell you the museum is a bit dated and could use some updated information panels. The worst being the small video that they play that looks like it is from 1998. However, it does give a good representation of the excavations as well as having life-sized replicas of the megafuana that inhabited this area. It's awe-inspiring for many kids, and I remember seeing this place as a kid and being awestruck by the size of a mastodon and ground sloth. The hiking trail is also very pleasant and takes you close to where the archaeological excavations took place. Worth a summer trip with the kids."
"I will say there is some construction as of now happening on the road by some trails (so beware of work site noises) but……I Had a wonderful hike here today! I’ve been coming here since I was a kid, but I still love these trails and the visitors center. This is a unique area to have in Missouri - so go support this park!"
"Mastodon State Park is a hidden treasure in Imperial, MO. I first visited here when I was a kid and had no idea where this spot was, but my mother-in-law brought us two falls ago and I'm so glad she did! There's several short, well-maintained trails throughout the park. When I visited a week into November, the path was mostly cleared of leaves. There was a cute kids story about spiders on markers along one of the paths that read like a children's book. A pavilion, playground, and pit toilets are available on site. We enjoyed a picnic lunch under the pavilion, but had the choice to sit at picnic tables closer to the playground. My dog loves the creek running through the park and it provides extra pretty views set against the fall leaves and moss-covered rock. We met a man on the trail who grew up near the park and he led us to a spot that produces lots of mushrooms. We passed through a camping area that no one in our group knew existed. This would be a lovely weekend getaway, and very remote as there was no one else around."
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