Schmaltz Geology Museum and Dinosaur Park
The Schmaltz Geology and Mineral Museum hosts an impressive collection of rocks, minerals and fossils from Michigan and around the world. Check out the newly renovated James H. Duncan Mineral Collection or Dinosaur Park, a free outdoor display of life-size dinosaur replicas.
Museum Attractions
- The James H. Duncan Jr. Mineral Exhibit
- The Kelley Collection of fossil shark teeth
- The "Michigan Mitten" copper boulder
- Ultraviolet fluorescent mineral display
- Fossil Mastodon bones from Van Buren County
- Interactive augmented reality sandbox
- Dinosaur replicas, including utahraptor, spinosaurus, triceratops, parasaurolophus, stegosaurus, and brachiosaurus.
Visit the museum and dinosaur park
Museum Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except for holidays and university closures). Visitors are asked to be considerate of classes in session in the building. The outdoor rock garden and Dinosaur Park welcome visitors at any time.
Location: The Museum is located on the first floor of Rood Hall. The outdoor Dinosaur Park is located behind Rood Hall and Lee Honors College.
Parking: The closest parking lot is behind Sangren Hall or near the Bernhard Center. Please park at the meters.
Cost: Free!
More information: Contact Tom Howe.
Updates: Follow the museum on Facebook.