Richfield Springs, New York: Petrified Creatures Museum
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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.... [09/28/1997] Complete News Story
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Petrified Creatures Museum
- Address:
- US Hwy. 20, Richfield Springs, NY
- Directions:
- East of Richfield Springs near Warren on Rt. 20, south side of road.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Good to hear Petrified Creatures is open -- the founder died in 1997.