Waco Mammoth National Monument Welcome Center

The Welcome Center features exhibits about Columbian mammoths, with displays showing fossils and information about the excavation process at the archaeological site.

Discovered in 1978, the site contains fossilized remains of 24 Columbian mammoths from the Late Pleistocene period, leading to its national monument status in 2015.

The center conducts educational programs throughout the year, teaching visitors about prehistoric Texas through guided tours and interactive paleontological displays.

Located at 6220 Steinbeck Bend Drive, the facility operates daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering guided tours every 30 minutes without reservation requirements.

The facility houses the only known fossilized evidence of a nursery herd of Columbian mammoths in North America, preserved in their original position.

Location: McLennan County

Address: 6220 Steinbeck Bend Dr, Waco, TX 76708, USA 76708 Waco 76708 Waco

Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Niedziela 09:00-17:00

Phone: +12547507946

Website: https://nps.gov/waco

GPS coordinates: 31.60673,-97.17598

Latest update: March 3, 2025 13:40