Mastodon State Historic Site

Missouri State Historic Site

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About Mastodon State Historic Site

The Kimmswick Bone Bed, where scientists found the first solid evidence that humans and the American mastodon coexisted in eastern North America. The museum explains the discovery and what it changed.

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Amenities & facilities

Camping options

Hours

8 a.m. to half-hour after sunset, daily, year-round

Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Phone636-464-2976

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Upcoming events at Mastodon State Historic Site

Event details and registration are on the Missouri State Parks calendar.

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