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    Sternberg Museum of Natural History

    209 Reviews
    #1 of 9 things to do in Hays
    Museums, Natural History Museums
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    3000 Sternberg Dr, Hays, Hays, KS 67601-2006
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    “A must see in Hays”

    The old Sternberg exhibt was at the college. It was wonderful. The new one is even better. Do... read more

    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Senioronabudget
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    Kent, Washington
    “Amazing Natural History Museum ”

    Traveling through town we stopped and visited with a friend who lives in Hays. If you like natural... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    CC C
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    Dallas, Texas
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    Part of the Fort Hays State University, the museum is dedicated to collecting and preserving plant and animal specimens pertaining to the Great Plains.
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A must see in Hays

    The old Sternberg exhibt was at the college. It was wonderful. The new one is even better. Do not miss the fish in the fish. No where in the US will you see this.

    Thank Senioronabudget
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    I Guess Fossils aren't my Thing

    Looking for things to do to break up the long (but really pretty and pleasant -- would be if it wasn't raining) drive across Kansas, this seemed a worthwhile stop. Sadly, of all the half-dozen or so musums I visited in the area, this was...More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing Natural History Museum

    Traveling through town we stopped and visited with a friend who lives in Hays. If you like natural history (archeological, botanical and evolutionary) you’ll love this place. Very educational with displays that describe things in depth. An added bonus is a very nice gift shop...More

    Thank CC C
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Educational and fun

    Had a nice time visiting the Sternberg museum in hays Kansas. My kids love the moving dinasours on the second floor. And the kids learning room has so much to teach with hands-on displays

    Thank Shawn C
    Reviewed September 15, 2018
    Well worth it

    This is a very good mid-sized museum with an emphasis on Kansas natural history. The highlight is the fish-within-the fish but the museum has a wide variety of exhibits. Kids will love the third floor dinosaur show.

    Thank Leon67203
    Reviewed August 12, 2018
    A wonderful natural history museum located on the high plains

    The Sternberg Museum has a wonderful background related to the history of paleontology with members of the Sternberg family discovering important fossils around the world. Eventually one Sternberg was associated with Fort Hays State University's natural history museum. Through a series of fortunate events this...More

    Thank K767SQmikek
    Reviewed August 11, 2018
    Day trip to Hays Ks.

    This museum has many exhibits of fossils found in Kansas, which I found fascinating as I live in Kansas and was not aware of our fossil history. There is activities for children to do and see. The children I saw were well engaged and interactive...More

    Thank cwolfe406
    Reviewed August 6, 2018
    Great for young children - very interesting for all others...

    Kids get to actually did for large simulated dino bones in a sizeable sandpit. This museum is well worth the stop...

    Thank Mark D
    Reviewed August 5, 2018 via mobile
    Amazing place!

    educational, nice employees, very good looking exhibits all the time. me and my family love going here on days off.

    Thank itsgillianmae
    Reviewed July 30, 2018
    Suprised by this place!

    This was a very nice museum and really impressed us. It was great for everyone from kids to adults. They reciprocate with ASTC museum memberships from other places too!

    Thank Jana L
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    Response from Jeannine B | Reviewed this property |
    Any age child will really love it. There is a room specifically set up for younger kids to explore with their hands, eyes, ears. My children started going there when they were really young and they thought it was the... More
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    January 10, 2015|
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    We got there early in the morning and were the only people there so was able to explore everything in a couple hours. If you're there at a busier time I'd allow more time as your kids may have to wait to experience the more... More
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