One-Day, Hands-On Junior Paleontology Field & Museum Experience
Daily JULY 7-11 or JULY 14-18, 2025, Advance Reservations Required.
Is Your Child Between the ages of 5-11 years and Ready for a Dino Adventure? Does your child crave more than a typical museum visit?
Are they curious, adventurous, and eager to explore real fossils in the Montana badlands? Would they love to dive deep into the museum, uncovering secrets and solving prehistoric mysteries?
If so, we proudly offer this one-of-a-kind experience designed just for them!
One – Day Program,
Morning Session: 9AM – 12 Noon PM
An outdoor field program where kids learn fossil discovery and excavation techniques at a dinosaur site @ 30 miles from Malta.
Participants must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. Transportation to the site is not provided. Meet at GPDMuseum back door at 9AM sharp, ready for the day!
Lunch on your Own!
Afternoon Session: 1:30PM – 3PM
Back at the museum, kids explore geology, fossil formation, research and display in an interactive program. Finish with a fun treasure hunt where young paleontologists solve a “Prehistoric Mystery”
$125 per child, for one day program. Includes one accompanying adult. Plus a small credit card fee to purchase online.
Meet Sue, Your Guide to Montana’s Dinosaurs:
Paleo-technician Sue Frary returns to GPDM. Sue has 30 years of experience working in archeology, paleontology and museums. She was senior technician for the traveling exhibit “Jurassic Park: the Lost World” and the for the first reconstruction of argentinosaurus, the worlds largest dinosaur.
Her infectious enthusiasm and knack for engaging kids creates a junior paleontology experience any child will treasure.
Details:
Safety and supervision are priorities. Youth participants must be accompanied by a
parent or guardian during our field experience. 911 and emergency services are available
to the area. GPDM carries a simple first aid kit. This program is held on private property
and all participants must be respectful and the land and its owners.
Field Site Visits – Minimum of 3 children.
Transportation to field site is your responsibility – driver and vehicle must be capable of
driving on rural road. GPDM staff will meet participants for a prompt 9AM departure from
the GPDM (back door please) and all parties will travel in a group. Normal travel time is 30
minutes. We will return to Malta to allow lunch on your own and to start the afternoon
session at 1:30pm. GPDM has a picnic table and is adjacent to Trafton Walking Trail if you
care to picnic onsite.
Physical Requirements: Field location requires ability to walk and climb steep hills and prairie terrain.
What to bring: Personal items including: long pants, sunscreen, wide brimmed hat,
sunglasses, hiking boots or good walking shoes, medications if needed, simple snack and
water.
Do not bring:
Tools or Equipment (we will provide what you need.)
No pets, firearms or weapons outside of your personal vehicle.
Reservations: Advance reservations are required. We also require a minimum of 3
participants each day. Please contact us directly via phone (406) 654.5300 or email us at
[email protected] to coordinate. We will make every effort to accommodate your
visit but please know our capacity is 6 participants to insure the quality of the experience for all. Please contact us ASAP with your tentative
dates.
Payment: Fees must be paid with 3 days of confirming your reservation. Please pay via
our website online payment (plus small transaction fee) or mail a check to GPDM at PO Box
170, Malta, MT. 59538
Cancellation Policy: Fees are NOT refundable for your cancellation or inability to participate unless you contact us directly 10 days before your reservation date. If roads are impassible or severe storm warnings are in effect, we will conduct programs within the museum and offer a partial refund.