Rainbow Forest Museum
34.8152, -109.8658 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Rainbow Forest Museum provides exhibits of petrified wood, fossils, and displays of prehistoric animals as well as information, book sales, and restrooms.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 5:00PM
The museum/visitor center is open the same hours as the rest of the park, 8am to 5pm daily except for Christmas Day.
- Park Closed Thanksgiving · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026
- Park Closed Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
There are several dated cancellation stamps including the main one for the park, Route 66, Painted Desert, and the Painted Desert Inn. There is also a picture of a giant reptile and a junior ranger badge stamp.
From Holbrook, AZ take Hwy 180 South 18 miles, then 2 miles on the park road north. From I-40 Westbound take Exit 311 and drive through Petrified Forest National Park for 26 miles.
Rainbow Forest Museum provides exhibits of petrified wood, fossils, and displays of prehistoric animals as well as information, book sales, and restrooms.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Rainbow Forest Museum?
Rainbow Forest Museum in Petrified Forest National Park is at 6618 Petrified Forest Road, Holbrook, AZ.
What services does Rainbow Forest Museum offer?
Rainbow Forest Museum in Petrified Forest National Park lists accessible rooms, accessible sites, automated entrance, automated external defibrillator (aed), benches/seating, bicycle - rack, fire extinguisher, first aid kit available, first aid/medical care available, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, picnic shelter/pavilion, picnic table, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, scenic view/photo spot, toilet - vault/composting, trailhead, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, water - non-potable, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at Rainbow Forest Museum?
Yes. Rainbow Forest Museum in Petrified Forest National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. There are several dated cancellation stamps including the main one for the park, Route 66, Painted Desert, and the Painted Desert Inn. There is also a picture of a giant reptile and a junior ranger badge stamp.
What is the phone number for Rainbow Forest Museum?
Rainbow Forest Museum in Petrified Forest National Park can be reached on 9285246822.
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