The Montana Dinosaur Center

The Montana Dinosaur Center We are a dinosaur museum in Bynum Montana situated between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park.

Call (406) 469 2211 to schedule a museum tour or a visit to a dinosaur fossil dig! Museum open regular hours Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day. At the Montana Dinosaur Center, we believe that the best way to learn something is to experience it. That is why we are one of the only museums in the state of Montana that allows, even encourages, public participation in scientific research. Our public par

ticipants get to experience the world of paleontology first-hand. We are achieving this mainly through our public dig programs, volunteer programs, and seminars. Since its establishment in 1995, the Montana Dinosaur Center has drawn over 5,000 visitors every year to the remote frontier of north central Montana. This non-profit organization receives no tax dollars for its operational costs, yet provides invaluable services to the public through paleontological field programs, exciting exhibits, scientific publications, and consultations. Our dedicated staff provide one of the only museum-based field programs offered to the general public in Montana. TMDC is also one of only two dinosaur research facilities in the State. The Montana Dinosaur Center houses a wide variety of dinosaur fossils, invertebrate fossils, plant fossils, and cultural artifacts. The research collections include new species of dinosaurs and other prehistoric life. TMDC provides both castings and complete exhibits to other institutions, both as permanent or traveling exhibits, bringing the unique discoveries of the Rocky Mountain Front to a wide range of people. On permanent display in Bynum are some of Montana's rarest fossil discoveries, including the first infant Maiasaura bones from the nearby Egg Mountain. The Montana Dinosaur Center also provides invaluable assistance to other museums across Montana, helping build new exhibits, develop scientific and educational programs, and strengthen the profile of Montana's unique museums.

For Fossil Friday we have one of the vertebra from the new nodosaurid species we are researching at the museum. This fel...
06/12/2026

For Fossil Friday we have one of the vertebra from the new nodosaurid species we are researching at the museum. This fella has been flattened and warped after death, making it a taphonomic pancake (scientific term).

These two pronghorns have taken to watching us while we dig. They seem to be a curious pair. If you want to do more than...
06/11/2026

These two pronghorns have taken to watching us while we dig. They seem to be a curious pair. If you want to do more than just watch some digging, you can get your hands dirty with us and sign up for a dig at tmdinosaurcenter.org

Fossils from The Montana Dinosaur Center are valuable resources for education. We've partnered withMatthew Ellerbeck who...
06/10/2026

Fossils from The Montana Dinosaur Center are valuable resources for education. We've partnered withMatthew Ellerbeck who runs educational outreach programs through Dinosaur Devoted. Here's his recent event at RMSC Museum & Science Center . If you're in New York, keep your eyes peeled for his events.

06/09/2026

For Techie Tuesday we have Paleontologist Boden air abrading this rib head collected from the Judith River formation. This hadrosaur lived in the lush and swampy portion of Campanian Montana.

Seeing us make such a positive impact always warms our hearts.
06/08/2026

Seeing us make such a positive impact always warms our hearts.

New signage for the baby Maiasaura case have been printed. Why not come by and see all the informationally signs along w...
06/08/2026

New signage for the baby Maiasaura case have been printed. Why not come by and see all the informationally signs along with the legendary babies themselves. These are the first of many sign upgrades we have coming.

After the rain stopped, we finally got out into the field again. It was a wonderful day, both for the crew and for the g...
06/07/2026

After the rain stopped, we finally got out into the field again. It was a wonderful day, both for the crew and for the guests! Happy Dig Season!

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare? Sounds like the makings of a great summer!
06/07/2026

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare? Sounds like the makings of a great summer!

Field season starts today! We are so excited for another wonderful year. We'd love you to join us. You can book a dig ex...
06/06/2026

Field season starts today! We are so excited for another wonderful year. We'd love you to join us. You can book a dig expedition at https://tmdinosaurcenter.org/

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Bynum, MT

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+14064692211

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