The Gobi Museum of Nature and History
About This Museum
Folks make the long trek out to Dalanzadgad for one reason: to stand face-to-face with the ghosts of the Gobi. You can feel the sheer scale of this desert in the main hall, dominated by a magnificent, snarling Tarbosaurus skeleton. It’s a place that tells the epic story of both dinosaur empires and the resilient Silk Road cultures that followed. You leave not just having seen exhibits, but feeling the immense weight of this ancient landscape.
Collection Highlights
The complete Tarbosaurus skeleton is the star, but don't miss the 'Fighting Dinosaurs' fossil, a velociraptor locked in combat with a protoceratops. Upstairs, you'll find beautifully preserved traditional Mongol costumes and delicate artifacts from caravanserai stops.
Visitor Information
It's right there on the main road into town—you can't miss it. The staff are wonderfully knowledgeable, so ask questions; they love sharing stories you won't find on the plaques.
Architecture & Building
A solid, modern building designed to withstand the desert winds, its clean lines and sand-colored stone echoing the stark beauty of the surrounding landscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Өмнөговь ᠡᠮᠦᠨᠡ ᠭᠣᠪᠢ, Монгол улс ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠤᠯ ᠤᠯᠤᠰ
Phone: +976 8978 3872 91111755
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