The Museum of the San Rafael is situated in the middle of Castle Dale, Utah, on the edge of an area known as the San Rafael Swell, a unique area of geological formations. The museum features dozens of exhibits concerning San Rafael Country which surrounds the area.
On May 5, 2018, the museum will be having an open day with no admission fee being charged. The hours of the museum on that day will be from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The museum features exhibits that cover ancient history as well as the nature that exists in the area today.
In terms of dinosaurs the skeletons of Albertosaurus, Chasmosaurus, Animantarx, and the skull of Tyrannosaurs Rex tell the story of a past world long-buried in the soils of the present.
In the outer circle of the Museum of the San Rafael’s Great Exhibit Hall, visitors can see animals in their natural habitat. Each animal is an exquisite example of the art of taxidermy and most appear frozen in motion. Some of the animals include Bobcat and Yellow-bellied Marmot.
There are also displays that feature some archeological finds and information as well. Some of the most unique archaeological finds in the U.S. have been found in the caves and rock ledges of Emery County. Skilled artisans shaped the baskets, pots, projectile points, yucca ropes, and leather bundles. Many ask what became of these people who have disappeared from the area? The Museum of the San Rafael holds only the clues.
The museum is located at 70 N 100 East in Castle Dale and the phone number to contact them is 435-381-3560.
Their website is http://www.emerycounty.com/sanrafaelmuseum/