The Mammoth Site, Hot Springs
Facts and practical information
The Mammoth Site is a museum and paleontological site near Hot Springs, South Dakota, in the Black Hills. It is an active paleontological excavation site at which research and excavations are continuing. The facility encloses a prehistoric sinkhole that formed and was slowly filled with sediments during the Pleistocene era. The sedimentary fill of the sinkhole contains the remains of Pleistocene fauna and flora preserved by entrapment and burial within a sinkhole. As of 2016, the remains of 61 mammoths, including 58 North American Columbian and 3 woolly mammoths had been recovered. Mammoth bones were found at the site in 1974, and a museum and building enclosing the site were established. The museum now contains an extensive collection of mammoth remains. ()
The Mammoth Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Southern Hills Golf Course, Pioneer Museum, Hot Springs National Cemetery, Chautauqua Artisans Market.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is The Mammoth Site open?
- Monday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Tuesday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Wednesday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Friday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Saturday 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Sunday 11 am - 3:30 pm