Ames Astrobleme Museum, Oklahoma, United States

4.5 (5 reviews) Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #1 in Ames Natural History Museums • Science Museums

Great little stop; Interesting peek into the geologic past

The Ames Astrobleme Museum brings to attention a cataclysmic event from some 450 million years ago. The town of Ames sits above the center of an ancient crater, also known as an astrobleme, caused by the impact of a meteor 1,000 feet in diameter. While the crater filled in with sediment over the years and cannot be seen, its impact continues to this day, as the geological formation created by the impact led to prime conditions for the trapping of oil and natural gas deposits. The museum provides a good video describing the impact and its ongoing legacy for the area. The walk-through area also includes posters describing the meteor, its impact, and the formation of the fossil fuels deposits. It was a great little stop as we meandered through the Oklahoma countryside, providing a good reason to get out of the car and learn about something new. All of my kids - ages 2 to 9 - were engaged by the video and in hearing about the giant meteor. Check it out!
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Address

109 E Main St, Ames, OK 73718-1100

Mobile

+1 580-753-4624

Website

http://aoghs.org/energy-education-resources/ames-astrobleme-museum/

Working hours

Monday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Current local date and time now

Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 11:54

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4.5 based on (5 reviews)

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  • 4MsSylviaM 5:00 PM Oct 5, 2022
    Very intesting site about a meteorite!
    If you are interested in asteroids, meteorites etc., this is a very worthwhile stop. It is open 24/7 and free. It is a covered, outdoor exhibit. There are very interesting panels describing the history of this site. There is also a brief video which I recommend watching. Be sure and visit the Veterans Memorial next door. It was an extra, surprise bonus for us. We didn't know about it until we parked in front of the museum.
  • 4glhenry 5:00 PM Aug 11, 2017
    Very Interesting Place
    Some months back, I visited the Astrobleme Museum. I had no real idea what it was when I got there, but knew something of interest was there. I was glad I stopped. To realize that a huge astroid struck this area and created a that was 9000 feet deep is hard to imagine. Now filled with sediment the area is quite interesting. If you have time, stop by and check it out.

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