Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology

Fossil digs & trails · $ · Best for: grade school and up

Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is a fossil digs & trails in Los Angeles, United States, best suited for grade school and up. It is priced in the $ range. Tucked onto a Claremont school campus about an hour east of downtown LA, this small accredited museum holds one of the country's best collections of fossil footprints, and its Hal

Tucked onto a Claremont school campus about an hour east of downtown LA, this small accredited museum holds one of the country's best collections of fossil footprints, and its Hall of Footprints includes a simulated dig pit where kids can actually excavate. It's a quieter, more hands-on counterpoint to the big downtown museum for families who want their kids doing real paleontology fieldwork moves rather than just viewing exhibits behind glass.

  • Address: 1175 W Baseline Rd, Claremont, CA 91711
  • Hours: Check site, limited public hours
  • Official website

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Where is Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology?
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is located at 1175 W Baseline Rd, Claremont, CA 91711, in Los Angeles, United States. Directions to Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps are on this page.
How much does Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology cost?
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is priced in the $ range. Check the official website for current ticket prices.
Is Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology good for kids?
Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology is best for grade school and up. Tucked onto a Claremont school campus about an hour east of downtown LA, this small accredited museum holds one of the country's best collections of fossil footprints, and its Hall of Footprints includes a simulated dig pit where kids can actually excavate.
What other dinosaur activities are near Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology?
Within 100 km you'll find 3 more dinosaur spots: Cabazon Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Coffee, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County: Dinosaur Hall. The map on this page shows them all.

Last verified August 2026 from official venue sources.