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Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County

Natural history museum

4.6(395 reviews)
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Fri
Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County

About

Family-friendly fossil museum & dig site. Family-friendly museum & dig site showcasing fossils from the middle Pleistocene period.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at Fossil Discovery Center of Madera County:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    19450 Ave 21 1/2, Chowchilla, CA 93610
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    Phone
    (559) 665-7107
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    Hours
    Monday:Closed
    Tuesday:Closed
    Wednesday:Closed
    Thursday:Closed
    Friday:10 AM–4 PM
    Saturday:10 AM–4 PM
    Sunday:10 AM–4 PM

Features

Service options

  • Onsite services: Onsite services available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Has wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom: Has wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

  • Gift shop: Has gift shop

Amenities

  • Offers tours: Offers tours
  • Restroom: Has restroom
  • Restaurant: No restaurant

Children

  • Good for kids: Good for kids

Nearby

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