The Montana Dinosaur Center
About This Museum
Tucked away in the tiny town of Bynum, population 300, is one of the most significant dinosaur museums on the planet. This isn't some stuffy, marble-columned institution; it feels more like a giant, high-tech barn dedicated to the giants that once roamed this very land. The air hums with the quiet focus of ongoing research, and you're just as likely to see a paleontologist carefully brushing sediment from a bone as you are another tourist. It’s a place where Montana's prehistoric past feels thrillingly immediate.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is 'Big Mike', a colossal, 137-foot-long Seismosaurus skeleton whose neck seems to stretch into eternity. Alongside him, you'll find the first baby dinosaur bones ever discovered in North America and an incredible 'wall of bones' still embedded in the rock exactly as they were found.
Visitor Information
It's located right off Highway 89 in Bynum—you can't miss it. Check their website for seasonal hours before you go, as they can change.
Architecture & Building
The building is a no-frills, functional structure of corrugated metal and wood, looking more like an oversized workshop or a large-scale agricultural shed than a traditional museum.
Contact & Location
Address: The Montana Dinosaur Center, 120, 2nd Avenue South, Bynum, Teton County, Montana, 59419, United States
Phone: +1 406-469-2211
Website: Visit Website
