Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum

Created to celebrate the fascinating history and stunning natural beauty of the Ozarks, the Ancient Ozarks Natural History Museum features artifacts, images and interactive exhibits that chronologically walk you through the development of the Ozarks. 

As you explore the museum, you will learn about the people and animals that have inhabited the region for more than 12,000 years. Featured attractions include carbon-dated skeletal remains of a woolly mammoth, a saber tooth cat, a giant ground sloth and prehistoric cave bears.

Located at Top of the Rock, which offers on-site dining at Arnie’s Barn and Osage Restaurant, riding tours of the Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail, and golf at the Top of the Rock Golf Course.