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Please note:

You may arrive any time on your selected date. Annual membership holders may also make reservations. Both can be done on this web page.

Things to know before your visit: 

• Children must be supervised by an adult age 18+ and stay with their party at all times.
• Tickets for a Tesla Experience Show or Paleo Tour may be purchased during your visit. Tickets for these programs are limited, so we recommend purchasing them upon arrival.

Thank you for your continued support of Hands On! Discovery Center! We look forward to your visit!

Nightmare at the Museum

16+ event - Parental Discretion Advised

Hosted by: The Gray Fossil Site and Museum

Join our guides for a frighteningly good time as we take visitors behind the scenes and shed light on the inner workings of the Gray Fossil Site. Come and see the museum night shift as they go about their dark work, and visit areas the public never gets to venture into while the sun still shines. Built atop an ancient deposit filled with the bones of thousands of dead animals, the museum and surrounding grounds are the perfect place to find out what goes bump in the night.

Price is $15 per person.  

Tours are 30-45 minutes. Tours start every 30 minutes and you will only be allowed during the time slot you purchased a ticket for.  Please arrive 30 minutes early.

To choose a time slot, click the "Other times:" hyperlink located under the date and time line at the top of the screen. 

Rules:

1. No smoking, vaping, or alcohol on premises.
2. No Weapons.
3. No illegal substances.
4. No touching.
5. No running.
6. Stay with your tour guide for your safety.
7. Remain on the designated trail.
8. No lewd or foul language, and no destructive behavior.
9. No photography or videography.
10. Please put your cell phones on silent.

This attraction is an intense, high-startle experience and not recommended for guests who are pregnant, have heart conditions or high blood pressure, are prone to seizures, or have any other medical or physical conditions that could be aggravated by a frightening and interactive environment. This attraction uses loud noises, strobe lights, and fog effects. The trail is located in a natural field environment with uneven ground, and all participants must be physically able to navigate it. 

By entering, you assume all risks associated with participation, including but not limited to, those related to walking on uneven terrain, contact with actors and props, and the potential for a medical episode due to the intense nature of the event. We are not liable for any injuries, accidents, or health complications that may occur.  If you are unsure about your health or ability to participate, please do not enter.

**Please note, this event is not run by Hands On! Discovery Center or its staff.**