Dinosaurs and Fossils Gallery

Step back in time and explore the full size and grandeur of some of Earth’s fascinating ancient life. Explore the full gamut of prehistoric life, from fossil insects trapped in amber to massive dinosaur skeletons towering overhead.

Gallery Highlights

• See mounted dinosaur skeletons, including Diplodocus, Triceratops, Allosaurus and Camptosaurus.
• Get up close with cast skeletons of other ancient dinos including Stegosaurus, Massospondylus, Dromaeosaurus, and Bambiraptor.
• Actual skeletons of the marine reptile Mosasaurus and the giant fish Xiphactinus will wow you with their massive size. 
• Immerse yourself in the Wannagan Creek exhibit, where you’ll be surrounded by the flora and fauna of North Dakota, 60 million years ago. Spy the hidden primate-relative in a tree and a giant salamander tucked behind foliage.
• See one of Minnesota’s newest state symbols: the Giant Beaver, adopted as the state fossil in 2025. The skeleton on display, dating from the Ice Age, was found right here in Saint Paul.