Dig for Fossils

If you are interested in becoming an archaeologist or paleontologist, the Bonanza Box at the Rock, Fossil, and Dinosaur Shop is the perfect activity for you! 

Here you can dig for fossils.  The Bonanza Box is a treasure hunter’s dream.  There are over 200 specimens that can be found in any one of our three bonanza boxes.  These boxes are 8’X 8’ and full of special sand salted with minerals, gemstones, fossils, and shells.

Dig through the box and uncover a buried treasure.

Families, birthdays, schools, or scouts can choose to dig into the big box. The big box or "party box" as we call it, is a 12' X 12' sandbox loaded with over 70 pieces. Roll up your sleeves, take your shoes off, and jump in to find your treasures to your heart's content.

The price of the bonanza boxes is just $15 per group for the 8' X 8' box or $3 per person (minimum 8 people) for the party box.

These are great group activities that focus on teamwork, sharing, and exploring. The parties and school groups love these boxes as they can dig for as long as they want.

At a Girl Scout Show at UMASS Amherst, 9 young girls dug away a 60+ million year old female T-Rex.

This attraction is a big hit with the kids!

At our Deerfield Location, these three boys uncovered a Coelophysis cast, which is the local dinosaur species that roamed Western Massachusetts over 220 Million years ago.

This family decided to spend the day digging in the bonanza box at the Rock, Fossil, and Dinosaur Shop.  They had a blast.

People of all ages enjoy the box. It is a great group activity for families, parties, scouts, or schools.

Schedule your next event at the Rock Fossil & Dinosaur Shop.