School and tour groups may make special arrangements to visit Ashfall between April 1 and October 20 with advance reservations. A visit to Ashfall is an unusual educational experience. Students view a real fossil site that has been referred to as "one of the wonders of the natural world." A tour leader provides an orientation and full description of the fossil bed exposed in the Hubbard Rhino Barn. For detailed information and to make reservations call (402) 893-2000.
Join the Friends of the University of Nebraska State Museum and receive membership benefits.
Special events: Invitations to scientist-led field trips, exclusive exhibit openings, the annual dinner, behind-the-scenes tours of the research collections and more.
Publications: Four issues of The Mammoth and three issues of Museum Notes.
Admissions: Receive a year's free pass to Ashfall Fossil Beds, Morrill Hall (Lincoln) and Trailside Museum (Crawford) and free or reduced admissions at any museum belonging to the American Association of Museums or the Association of Science-Technology Centers.
Discounts: 10% discount on all purchases from the museum's gift shops and 25% off your planetarium admission.
Group Tours