A rescued petroglyph is on display among giant geodes, native rocks and painted treasures. Fossils of mammoths and dinosaurs rest amid beautiful semi-precious gems and granite. Tour this Rock Age and come away with a deeper understanding of the minerals that can be found in Wyoming.
Fossils & Minerals
Arrowhead Collection
Over 8,200 ancient stone – and a few metal – artifacts are on display at the Hot Springs County Museum. This rare collection was donated by the Stephenson family who found the artifacts over a period of 30 years. You will see arrowheads, spear points, scrapers, awls, knives, beads and…
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Rock Cycle
A naturally formed “pot” with lichen growth. This shows an important step in the rock cycle. The lichen, as it grows will slowly eat away (erode) the rock, eventually turning the “Pot” back into dirt. This pot was found on the Rankin Ranch, Grass Creek, WY by Louis Rankin.
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