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Fossil Finds Gallery

See the latest fossils to be unearthed by student paleontologists.
Active Research Site

Ashfall Fossil Beds is a working research site that is unique and invaluable to science.
Gary Staab Sculptures

Watch as artist Gary Staab creates the bronze rhino and tortoise sculptures that grace the landscape at Ashfall Fossil Beds.

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Ashfall Fossil Beds

86930 517 Ave
Royal, NE 68773
September 3-October 13:

Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Sunday, 1pm-4pm
Closed Monday
402-893-2000