Rainbow Forest Museum & Visitor Center

About this museum

If you are searching for the best free things to do near Holbrook, look no further than Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center. This visitor center offers FREE ADMISSION within the Petrified Forest National Park, providing an essential introduction to one of the most remarkable geological landscapes in the American Southwest.Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center serves as the southern gateway to Petrified Forest National Park, offering exhibits about the ancient forests that became stone over 200 million years ago. Displays explain the geological processes that transformed living trees into brilliantly colored petrified wood, and visitors can examine spectacular specimens up close.The center's location at the southern entrance to the park makes it a perfect first or last stop when exploring the Painted Desert and petrified wood formations.Rainbow Forest Museum and Visitor Center is located near Holbrook. Hours are limited to select days: Saturday 8AM - 5PM. Visit the official website for current details. Free admission is confirmed. Next time you find yourself near Holbrook, make time for this unique geological museum.