Largest Extinct Carnivore on Exhibit in Montana

Ever wanted to come face to face with a Tyrannosaurus rex? Now’s your chance! The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman is hosting a special exhibit featuring one of the most famous dinosaurs ever discovered—SUE: The T. Rex Experience.

With its many fascinating exhibits, the Museum of the Rockies is a must-visit for anyone in the Bozeman area or just passing through. In addition to its permanent collections, the museum features three to five rotating exhibitions each year.

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The newest addition, SUE: The T. Rex Experience, opened on February 8 and will be on display until September 7.

Who is SUE?

Discovered in 1990 on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, SUE is the most complete (90%) T. rex fossil ever found. 

"As the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever found, SUE is a rock star of the dinosaur world. We’re beyond excited to share this world-famous dinosaur and their story with our visitors."– Scott Williams, Museum of the Rockies Director of Exhibitions

Scientists don't actually know if the 67 million-year-old giant lizard was male or female, but the name 'SUE' comes from Sue Hendrickson, who made the discovery.

A Fossil with a Wild History

After its discovery, their was a five-year custody battle over the fossil before finally going up for public auction in 1997. The Field Museum in Chicago won the bid, paying a dino sized $8.4 million—the highest amount ever spent on a fossil at the time.

See SUE Up Close in Montana

Standing 13 feet tall at the hip and approximately 40 feet long, you won’t want to miss this incredible piece of history while it’s in Montana. This is the perfect activity to get out of the house during these colder months in the state.

Credit: MuseumOfTheRockies, Montana.edu