Meet Cliff — a 65-million-year-old Triceratops from the Dakota Badlands.

His skeleton is one of the most complete dinosaur fossils of its kind ever discovered. Located in the Blue Wing, Lower Level, this exhibit invites you to explore how paleontologists unearthed, preserved, and pieced together this prehistoric giant.

Discover what Cliff’s bones reveal about life on Earth tens of millions of years ago in the Late Cretaceous period—and what their condition tells us about his incredible story. Whether you’re a lifelong paleontology enthusiast or just curious, Colossal Fossil brings the world of dinosaurs roaring to life.

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Audience

All Ages

Location

Blue Wing, Lower Level View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English
Get Tickets

Audience

All Ages

Location

Blue Wing, Lower Level View Map

Price

Included with Exhibit Halls admission

Language

English

Meet Cliff — a 65-million-year-old Triceratops from the Dakota Badlands.

His skeleton is one of the most complete dinosaur fossils of its kind ever discovered. Located in the Blue Wing, Lower Level, this exhibit invites you to explore how paleontologists unearthed, preserved, and pieced together this prehistoric giant.

Discover what Cliff’s bones reveal about life on Earth tens of millions of years ago in the Late Cretaceous period—and what their condition tells us about his incredible story. Whether you’re a lifelong paleontology enthusiast or just curious, Colossal Fossil brings the world of dinosaurs roaring to life.

Want More Dinosaurs?

Continue your prehistoric journey in our neighboring exhibit Dinosaurs: Modeling the Mesozoic. Explore life-sized models, ancient ecosystems, and see how scientists reconstruct extinct species.