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Construction begins on home for Henry the triceratops

February 10, 2016

Kate Allt

KY3

Progress is evident on a home for Springfield's resident dinosaur. Missouri Institute of Natural Science is working on a new space to house its fossilized triceratops named Henry.

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Freak Wyoming flood leads to skull for 'Headless Henry'

June 19, 2015

Wes Johnson

Springfield News-Leader

While scooping away mud and rescuing scattered fossils, Forir said he discovered a huge triceratops replica skull that had floated away and was lodged against the side of a building. He sized it up and realized it would fit Henry's fossilized remains once they are assembled at the museum.

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Throwing Dirt Now, Inspiring Scientists Soon: Missouri Institute of Natural Science to Expand

June 17, 2015

Kathryn Eutsler

KSMU

Standing in a straight line under the overcast sky, 10 grinning adults dig their shovels into the green grass. Dirt begins to fly.

The Missouri Institute of Natural Science in Springfield broke ground on Tuesday for an expansion that will double the size of the museum.

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Donated fossils add to museum's expansion plans

February 24, 2015

Wes Johnson

Springfield News-Leader

An anonymous local donor has made it possible for the Missouri Institute of Natural Science to double the size of its free museum near Riverbluff Cave by the end of the year.

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Local paleontologist gives first-hand look at dinosaur bones

January 25, 2015

Harrison Keegan

Springfield News-Leader

There is no doubt that Matt Forir loves dinosaurs.But if there is one thing the Springfield paleontologist loves more, it is talking about dinosaurs.

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Trail Talk: Walking with Dinosaurs on Ward Branch Greenway

December 19, 2014

Ozarks First

Ward Branch Greenway traverses South Springfield. The largest section is a two mile stretch from Wanda Gray School to Riverbluff Park.

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Ozarks Fossil Hunters Reveal Latest Find

September 17, 2014

Paul Adler

KY3

A group of fossil hunters is just back in the Ozarks after a dinosaur dig out west. KY3's Paul Adler got a chance to see what they've hauled out of the earth on their latest adventure.

Hours*

Mon-Fri:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sun: Closed

*Times are subject to change.

Admission

Museum - FREE (Donations appreciated)

Riverbluff Cave - not open to visitors.

Address

2327 W. Farm Road 190

Springfield, MO 65810

 

Phone: (417) 883-0594

Email: contact@monatsci.org

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