St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, Utah, is a public paleontology center that preserves and interprets Early Jurassic fossil beds and trackways. The site features permanent exhibits displaying original fossils, detailed casts of dinosaur footprints, and educational displays that explain the local geologic history. Visitors can purchase General Admission to explore the museum floor, view remarkable fossil specimens, and participate in hands-on activities suitable for all ages.
For guests seeking active fieldwork, the Fossil Discoveries Field Tour offers a three-hour experience that begins with an exclusive lab tour and continues with supervised digging at an important quarry site, where participants may uncover fossils such as dinosaur teeth and ancient plant remains. The facility supports scientific interpretation through on-site exhibits, lab access during tours, and staff-led educational programming. The site’s programs emphasize responsible collection practices and collaboration with paleontologists to ensure fossils are recorded and conserved appropriately. Educational resources and guided experiences are designed for families, students, and amateur fossil enthusiasts who want direct engagement with paleontology. Interpretive signage, curated displays, and hands-on stations provide context for the fossils and trackways preserved at the location. The St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site serves both as a community museum and as an access point for field-based paleontology experiences, combining exhibit interpretation with real-world discovery opportunities that connect visitors to the prehistoric record preserved in southwestern Utah.
Programming and tours accommodate a wide range of ages and interests, offering educational value for school groups, families, and individual visitors, regularly throughout the year.