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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 17 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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jenniaj
Wichita, Kansas
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18 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

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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Shocks
Wichita, KS
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13 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

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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HotelGirl811
Colorado
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21 reviews
20 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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Kevin R
Saint Louis, Missouri
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

The museum was a great place to go with our grandkids. They loved the dinosaurs, the archeological "dig" they got to dree up and dig in, and the Discovery Room was awesome fun! More

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Vicki K
Leadville, Colorado
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10 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011

Good display of animatronic dinosaurs. Great display of big fossils - some of them very famous. Spend an hour exploring. More

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shayla s
hays ks
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

I took my neice and her freinds there. Fun and educational. This is a must do, if you live nearby or just passing thru. GOGOGO!!!!!! More

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LauraBerg
Newton, Kansas
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4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 October 2011

We enjoyed our visit. I have been there with my niece and nephew and also with my own children. We love the dinosaurs and the Discovery Room! We didn't spend much time in the main exhibit hall since the kids are little and not interested in fossils. More

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MHowell67665
Russell, Kansas
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10 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2011

When you live in Western Kansas, we enjoy any sort of entertainment. This is a good one for families and children. Very interactive displays and a rotating set of exhibits. We've been to the Natural History Museum in NYC where many of Sternberg's finds are featured. So it's nice to come to the source and see the Sternberg story. Yes... More

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Cupcakebaby
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7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

I went with my best friend and my two year old daughter. There are alot if things to see. Decent gift shop. The dinosaur exhibit was really awesome. My daughter loved it. The glowing rocks were really neat. The place was clean and easily accesible. More

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samspade30
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19 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011

Lots of things to see very nice for the size of Hays... go ahead pull over you will be glad you did. More

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