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Missouri Institute of Natural Science
2327 West Farm Road 190, Springfield, Missouri 65810
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About the Missouri Institute of Natural Science
The Missouri Institute of Natural Science Museum, located at 2327 West Farm Road 190 in Springfield, Missouri, is a must-visit tourist attraction for nature enthusiasts. The museum showcases a vast collection of animal, plant, and mineral specimens, including the impressive triceratops exhibit. With free admission, visitors have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the natural world up close.
In addition to the museum, the institute offers a unique fossil hunting experience on its grounds. Visitors can hike up the hill and search for fossils in exposed boulders, providing a hands-on learning opportunity about the Ozarks' geological history. While exploring the beautiful Ozarks countryside on the institute's trails, guests may encounter local wildlife in their natural habitat.
One of the institute's notable discoveries is Riverbluff Cave, a treasure trove of prehistoric wonders found in 2001. Although the cave is currently closed to the public for research purposes, visitors can learn about the fascinating ice age artifacts uncovered there at the museum.
Committed to the exploration of prehistory, geology, and the natural world, the Missouri Institute of Natural Science provides a platform for researchers to expand their knowledge through on-site labs. Ongoing efforts in research and preservation ensure that the museum's specimens and artifacts are well-maintained for future generations to enjoy.
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2327 W Farm Rd 190, Springfield, MO 65810, United States
Opening hours of Missouri Institute of Natural Science
Monday:
09:00 - 16:30
Tuesday:
09:00 - 16:30
Wednesday:
09:00 - 16:30
Thursday:
09:00 - 16:30
Friday:
09:00 - 16:30
Saturday:
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews of Missouri Institute of Natural Science
"This place is incredible! One of my favorite places to be! Not only is the Museum so neat and full of so much information the grounds it sits on is absolutely stunning. There’s a beautiful hiking trail. And"
"Do not judge a book by its cover. This is a small, informative, and real science museum located in a building that looks like a warehouse. I even found real scientific poster used in a conference presentation displayed here. The guide here knew her stuff. The dinosaur fossils are real fossils displayed with missing parts filled in using 3D printed models. The description of Earth's eons, eras, and periods are nice. All specimens have a nice description. The gem stones and sea creature fossil sections are also good."
"Visited here a couple of days ago. The staff were incredibly inviting and informative. Lots of cool stuff to look at and read about. Will definitely be back. Some hands-on dino toys for the kids to play with. Also, if you are a rock collector, they have an extremely reasonably priced gift shop inside."
"AMAZING STAFF!! A wonderful place to spend a few hours, the walking trail is beautiful and fossils abundant! Highly recommend taking the time to stop here!!"
"This museum in the beautiful Southside of Springfield makes a good place to visit for FREE! I walked around here with Shayna, a friend of mine from Ozarks Technical Community College, one Tuesday afternoon this July. This was Shayna's idea, and we both enjoyed our trip here. I saw a sign about fossils in French, a sign about the history of Riverbluff Cave and how Missouri used to look long before Christ, and even one about the history of early human species. We also walked around the trail to Riverbluff Cave. The reward? A beautiful view of the road and the tall trees behind it."
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