Experience the thrill of hands-on excavation at Bonehunters Quarry, Carnegie Museum of Natural History's interactive fossil dig.

You will be transported to Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, where Carnegie paleontologists have been digging since 1909.

After being issued protective goggles, a chisel, and brush, chip away at rock matrix to reveal realistic fossil casts buried below. Try your hand at being a paleontologist—you, too, can help excavate a dinosaur or mammal.

For children 10 and under, accompanied by an adult. All participants must wear protective goggles. Check Today sheets at the museum for quarry extended holiday hours.

Regular Hours (September through June)
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 1–3 p.m. *
Thursday: 1–7 p.m. *
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12–4:30 p.m.

* The Quarry will also be open to the public from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. when not in use by school groups pre-registered for the space.

Tuesday–Friday through the school year, the quarry can be reserved by groups 5th grade and under from 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m. for $1 per child by calling (412) 622-3289.