7,000-year-old sacred rock carvings
Jeffers Petroglyphs
7,000-year-old sacred rock carvings
Hours
October 1, 2018 – May 24, 2019Open for group tours of 10 or more people with advanced reservation.
| 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 |
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.
Upcoming events
Flintknapping Day
Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
Sat., May 25, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Included with $6-8 site admission/MNHS members free
An Evening Look at the Carvings
Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
Sat., Jun 1, 2019, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Included with $6-8 site admission/MNHS members free
Pottery Day
Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
Sat., Jun 8, 2019, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Included with $6-8 site admission/MNHS members free
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