Interpretive Center (museum) on the Ohio River, across from Louisville, KY, overlooking two hundred acres of Devonian Fossil Beds, historic Conrail Railroad Bridge and McAlphine Dam. The 16,000 square foot educational facility includes a stunning lobby diorama, an auditorium, exhibit hall, wildlife observation room and observation deck with a spectacular view of the Falls.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| X | Self-Guided Tours |
| Videotape(s) | |
| X | Film(s) |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) | |
| X | Hands-On Activities |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| X | Parking For School Buses |
| X | Restroom Facilities |
| X | Convenient Water Fountains |
| X | Picnicking Facilities |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round |
| Days of The Week Open: | Seven days a week. Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas |
| Site Hours: | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | $4 for adults/$1 children (ages 2-18) |
| Educational Admission Fees: | $1 each, free to chaperons |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 150, call well in advance to register |
| Handicapped Accessible: | Building fully accessible, ramp to upper fossil beds |
| Other Services Available: | Special programs for schools and organized groups |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
| Other | |||||||
| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Free teacher orientations and curriculum guides |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | No |
| Annually recurring events: | Fall Fossil Festival 3rd weekend in September; Raptor Day 3rd Saturday in October; Festival of Primitive Art next to last Saturday in June |
| Site location: | 201 W Riverside Dr |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR Div of Parks & Reservoirs |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | PO Box 1327 Jeffersonville, IN 47131-1327 |
| Phone: | (812) 280-9970 |
| Fax: | (812) 280-7110 |
| Email: | info@fallsoftheohio.org |
| Web site: | http://www.fallsoftheohio.org |
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