Richfield Springs, New York: Petrified Creatures Museum: Ruins (Closed)
Oddly-proportioned, brightly painted dinosaurs spoke to visitors from push-button mailboxes. Opened in 1934, closed in 2016. Some ruined dinosaurs still visible. Private property; no trespassing.
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The museum is still running, and most of the figures have had new paint jobs. They all seem to be much brighter. The T-Rex is undergoing some restoration work. A short chat with the proprietress revealed that the place is still for sale, and that attendance is very disappointing this season.
[Kirsten Swanson, 07/28/2005]The Petrified Creatures Museum is definitely NOT closed. The owner just repainted the four flourescent dinos this year.
[Debra Seltzer, 07/30/2000]I recommend the Petrified Creatures Museum of Natural History, Richland Springs. It was fun fun fun last year when I visited. They are open memorial day to Labor Day. We learned about fossils and prehistoric life that roamed the earth 300 million years ago! Husband, kida and l dug for fossils and found a lot. The gift shop had tons of dinosaur stuff, rocks minerals and exotic stuff from around the world. Preserved butterflies, polished gems etc. The staff are friendly and helpful.
[Sally Kennedy, 06/13/1999]1997 was a grim year for dinosaur parks in the Northeast. Roadside America discovered that John Mlecz died in the Spring of 1997....
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Petrified Creatures Museum: Ruins
- Address:
- US Hwy 20, Richfield Springs, NY
- Directions:
- East of Richfield Springs near Warren on Hwy 20, south side of road. Private property; no trespassing.
- Hours:
- Closed in 2016.
- Status:
- Closed
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Good to hear Petrified Creatures is open -- the founder died in 1997.