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Friday, October 16, 2026

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Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum

A Vernal state park museum on the Uinta Basin's geology and dinosaurs, with an outdoor dinosaur garden.

The Field House in Vernal tells the geologic story of the area around it with hands-on exhibits, fossil digs and an outdoor dinosaur garden.

A free visitor center inside the museum has information on attractions, recreation, food, lodging and events around Vernal. Dinosaur National Monument, with its fossil quarry, is a common next stop.

Before you go

Check museum admission, hours and garden access before you go.

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