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    Dinosaur Museum

    3.4 (25 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Movie playing in the theatre about dinosaurs
    Lisa N.

    I was hesitant to visit this museum based on the reviews, but I'm happy I stopped by. Now, if you are going to compare this place to the neighboring museum, yes it's going to be much much smaller and definitely not as many things to do compared to the other, but can you compare it with museum built in 1937 and this one built in 2014. The only thing I thought was weird is that there is no pricing for admissions, and when you enter they just ask how many tickets, which to me means they charge whatever they want. One thing that is weird is they have a mirror maze. I don't think it has anything to do with dinosaurs, but it was fun to go through. Just be careful, no running and if you break the glass it's $400 for each glass replacement, ouch! It looks like they are doing renovations, so I'm curious to see what improvements they have. They have a small movie room that is air conditioned and since it's not crowded, plenty of space to walk around and take photos. Overall, it's a nice place to take your time and check out and learn about some dinosaurs.

    What a cute little exhibit and bonus they are pet friendly!! Thanks for the knowledge and fun time!
    Brandi R.

    What a neat experience, from the giant T Rex in front of the building (the girls at the register if they aren't too busy will come out and take your picture in front of it!) to the amazing exhibits inside. The mirror maze is CRAZY FUN! looks like they are building a miniature golf course too. What a great deal, hard to find in this area! Great fun for all ages! Bonus-- they are pet friendly!!

    Visit the Dinosaur Museum next to Reptile Garden to see a wide variety of dinosaurs! Enjoy the Mirror Maze and the Mini Golf Course, too.
    Joan R.

    My husband and I enjoyed the museum and want to take our grandkids through. The Mirror Maze was fun and a novelty. The Miniature Golf Course wasn't quite open yet but would be fun, too! Great dinosaurs--we were surprised at the wide variety and of displays from eggs to death masks in addition to all the dinosaurs. The aquatic video on dinosaurs added a lot to the experience! The building is huge and not yet insulated or air conditioned, so consider the outside temperature before visiting -- 70-85 degrees would be the best.

    Barby W.

    This is a privately owned museum that had an eclectic assortment of displays. There were the expected dinosaurs, some heads and some completely to scale. There was also some plaster face molds of celebrities, a mirror maze funhouse, an 8 hole putt-putt and two indoor pits for kiddos to dig for bones. It was enjoyable for everyone. Just remember it's not the Smithsonian.

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    Dinosaur display's are nice but not worth the cost. Dinosaurs, mirror maze and mini golf? WTF! Golf is a joke.

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    The Berlin Wall Exhibit

    4.3(9 reviews)
    7.1 mi

    I visited the Berlin Wall Exhibit in Memorial Park in downtown Rapid City. It came up on a few…read moresearches, so I headed over. The exhibit is right next to the large lake in Memorial Park and has a large parking lot nearby for easy access. You can also walk around the park if it is a nice day for an extra treat. The main part of the exhibit is a chunk of the actual Berlin Wall. There are a few other artifacts and displays in the open air exhibit that document the history of the wall and the legacy of the Cold War. While it is important to understand this time in global history, the exhibit is just a taste rather than a full meal. If you are in the park on a beautiful day, meander over to the Berlin Wall Exhibit for a brief history lesson.

    Who knew a piece of the Berlin Wall was in South Dakota. This is a nice yet simple exhibit. It is…read morelocated right outside Memorial Park, located in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Complex. The entire exhibit is located outdoors. The exhibit is small, but still very educational and well put together. The highlight of the exhibit is two actual sections of the Berlin Wall and two tank traps. There is ample parking since it shares the civic center parking. I recommend parking along the entry drive if you can. It is right by the exhibit. It is a nice stop, very peaceful. I spent about 15 to 20 minutes there and then moved on to the park which is directly behind it.

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    America's Founding Fathers Exhibit

    4.5(11 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    A temporarily placed statue of Pres. Lincoln outside the Hotel Alex Johnson, Don Perdue came up…read morewith the idea to put a life-sized statue of every U.S. President on the sidewalks of Downtown Rapid City. Each statue is privately funded, then a local artists is selected . They research the president ; learning their passions, hobbies & achievements during their presidency. Well known mannerisms or characteristics are incorporated. This information helps to decide on the pose, facial expression, clothing, and all the amazingly tiny details found on each statue. After they have their concept the sculpting work can begin. It can take up to 9 months for each statue to be created. All the statues match the height & weight of the president except one. Pres. Taft's statue was trimmed down from his actual weight to make the monument affordable. A new audio tour allows us to get to know each as people, not just presidents. We can now dial in or scan the QR code found in the brochure to read along. The audio will even point out those tiny details the artist added info we might overlook.

    We were in the area for Mount Rushmore, and were looking for other historic things to do/see. The…read moreFounding Fathers exhibit is really a unique experience. Being able to walk around a display with that kind of detail is impressive. I just wish that there was a bit more included in the price. It is $12 per person (discounts for large families/groups). This price includes a light and audio show (about 20 min) of a life size replica of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For $30 per person, you get to see the show and shoot 3 shots from a musket at the range out back. The light and audio show was a pretty standard museum type explanation of the events surrounding the Declaration of Independence and the people involved. It's well done and fun to look at. They have information around the room to look at afterwards that gives you a background of all the people mentioned. The stories on them are worth taking a few minutes to read and was probably my favorite part. We really just didnt get enough out of it to make it worth the stop, especially for the price. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. We loved the idea of being able to shoot the replica guns out back and it would have been a fun way to complete the experience, but for $30 each it just didn't make sense. I'm glad we checked it out, but its needs a bit more included to make the detour worth it.

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