7,000-year-old sacred rock carvings
Jeffers Petroglyphs
7,000-year-old sacred rock carvings
Hours
October 1 - December 31, 2019
Group tours can be scheduled for 10 or more people with advanced reservation.
MEA Hours
Jeffers Petroglyphs will be open during MEA on Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18, from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Adults | $8 |
| Seniors (65+) Veterans and active military College students |
$6 |
| Children ages 5-17 | $6 |
| Children age 4 and under | Free |
| MNHS members | Free |
| Blue Star Families (May 18 - September 2, 2019) |
Free (On site only) |
History-Connects (Reduced Admission)
Getting here
Jeffers Petroglyphs is home to about 5,000 sacred rock carvings, also called petroglyphs, made by the ancestors of today’s Native Americans. Jeffers tells the story of this continent like no other place — connecting visitors to those who lived and traveled in ancient times across what is now known as North America.
What to see and do
What to see and do
Begin at the visitor center
Explore interactive exhibits about Native American culture and prairie ecology.
Tour the carvings
Take a tour of the petroglyphs, either with a guide or on your own to see and learn about the ancient carvings and surrounding prairie.
Discover the trails
Explore trails through the native prairie, with over 250 species of grasses, wildflowers, and lichens.
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