Petrified Forest Museum Association

03/16/2026

The long-abandoned Route 66 portion of the Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Petrified Forest National Park Route 66 Archaeological District was officially listed on Feb. 27, according to an email from the National Park....

01/20/2026

Catching just a glimpse of the aurora borealis over the painted desert.
The Painted Desert Trading Post on old Route 66 east of the park.

12/23/2025

Looking for something for the family to do while the kids are on holiday break? Come on over to The Bend on 66 Tuesday, December 30, and check out fossil Revueltosaurus! The fossil lab will be set up from 9am- 4pm.

12/23/2025

Petrified Forest National Park and the park road will be closed on Christmas day, December 25th, 2025.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

11/13/2025

Aaaand we're back! Petrified Forest National Park is open! Park hours are 8am to 5pm. Come out and see us!

11/13/2025

The shutdown is over. Come on out and enjoy the park.

11/10/2025

https://youtu.be/wGnwyMqtQZY?si=MC30dy-YNpGmjE2Y
Ranger Talks about the Petrified Forest

Jessica Barnett, Park Ranger at Petrified Forest National Park, tells visitors how they can experience this unique place. Located outside of Holbrook, AZ, Pe...