Diorama Pit at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Drinking water
WiFi available
A life-sized recreation of the megafauna that once roamed this region is a feature at the birthplace of American paleontology.

šŸ“œ Life-sized diorama depicting Ice Age megafauna at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site.
šŸ” Known as the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology.

Why Go

šŸ¦• See realistic mammoths, mastodons, and bison
šŸ“š Learn about Ice Age history and ancient animals
šŸžļø Explore a historic site with salt springs and bison herds
šŸš¶ Easy access within Big Bone Lick State Historic Site

Why Avoid

āš ļø Diorama depicts violent scenes of dying animals
šŸŠ Swimming pool at campground currently closed

Tips

šŸ•’ Museum hours vary seasonally, check before visiting.
šŸ…æļø Park admission and Visitor Center are free.

Cost

šŸ’° Admission to the park and Visitor Center is free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Park grounds open daily until dark, year-round. Museum: Mid-March to mid-November (9 a.m.

  • 4 p.m. daily), Mid-November to mid-March (10 a.m.
  • 3 p.m. Thursday-Sunday).

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