About Penn Dixie Fossil Park
The Hamburg Natural History Society (HNHS) promotes the hands on study of natural sciences, including geology, astronomy, and ecology through the operation of the Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve, a tourist attraction for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. The HNHS was founded in 1993 to facilitate preservation of the former Penn Dixie Cement Corporation quarry located near Bayview Road in Hamburg, NY. In 1995, the Town of Hamburg purchased a substantial part of the former Penn Dixie quarry and deeded it to the HNHS under conditions which included cleaning out decades of illegally dumped garbage and keeping the facility open for science education.
Booking policy
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- Valid for 1 year from purchase date
- Gift cards are redeemable online
- Gift cards cannot be exchanged for cash
- Gift cards are not refundable
- Gift cards are not replaceable if lost or stolen
Cancellation policy
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Cancellation & Refund Notes -- See our website for full policy
The Hamburg Natural History Society reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter programs, tours, and admissions. Though Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve operates in rain and cold weather, severe conditions (storms, lightning, wildfire smoke, extreme temperatures) may result in cancellation or delay. Weather-related closures are announced on social media (Facebook, Instagram). Penn Dixie will make every effort to communicate changes to the booking contact via email. Cancellations or changes to a reservation by a booking contact must be received and approved by the cancellation deadline below.
Lightning Policy: Though Penn Dixie is open on rainy days, we reserve the right to close due to lightning. We follow the National Lightning Safety Institute guidelines for outdoor sporting events. Should lightning be observed within a 5-10 mile radius, staff will close the site for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Heat Policy: Penn Dixie reserves the right to close due to hot weather. For the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we typically close early when regional heat advisories are issued. Please check our FB for weather related updates: https://www.facebook.com/penndixie
Admission: General admission tickets purchased at the park are non-refundable. Tickets purchased online must be used on the specified date and time of booking; participants who arrive later than their scheduled tour time will be placed into the next available tour, up until 2:45 pm. Participants arriving after 2:45 pm will not be admitted. Unused tickets purchased online may be refunded if you Contact Us within 5 business days of the scheduled date. In the event of park closure, we will contact you to reschedule your visit.
Birthday Parties: Penn Dixie will not refund deposits for cancellations made fewer than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the party. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to work with you to reschedule the party or we will issue a full refund.
Public Programs: Penn Dixie will not refund payments for cancellations or changes made less than 72 hours prior to the program. Refunds will not be available for participants who choose not to attend a program. If you registered for a program that was canceled by Penn Dixie, you will receive a full refund. Public programs include: Nature Walks, Owl Prowls, Fossil Hunting for Beginners, Extended Tours
Special Events: Penn Dixie will not refund payments for cancellations or changes made fewer than 72 hours prior to the program. Refunds will not be available for participants who choose not to attend an event. If you registered for an that was canceled by Penn Dixie, you will receive a full refund. Special events include: Dig with the Experts
The Hamburg Natural History Society reserves the right to cancel, change, or alter programs, tours, and admissions. Though Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve operates in rain and cold weather, severe conditions (storms, lightning, wildfire smoke, extreme temperatures) may result in cancellation or delay. Weather-related closures are announced on social media (Facebook, Instagram). Penn Dixie will make every effort to communicate changes to the booking contact via email. Cancellations or changes to a reservation by a booking contact must be received and approved by the cancellation deadline below.
Lightning Policy: Though Penn Dixie is open on rainy days, we reserve the right to close due to lightning. We follow the National Lightning Safety Institute guidelines for outdoor sporting events. Should lightning be observed within a 5-10 mile radius, staff will close the site for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Heat Policy: Penn Dixie reserves the right to close due to hot weather. For the safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers, we typically close early when regional heat advisories are issued. Please check our FB for weather related updates: https://www.facebook.com/penndixie
Admission: General admission tickets purchased at the park are non-refundable. Tickets purchased online must be used on the specified date and time of booking; participants who arrive later than their scheduled tour time will be placed into the next available tour, up until 2:45 pm. Participants arriving after 2:45 pm will not be admitted. Unused tickets purchased online may be refunded if you Contact Us within 5 business days of the scheduled date. In the event of park closure, we will contact you to reschedule your visit.
Birthday Parties: Penn Dixie will not refund deposits for cancellations made fewer than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the party. In the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to work with you to reschedule the party or we will issue a full refund.
Public Programs: Penn Dixie will not refund payments for cancellations or changes made less than 72 hours prior to the program. Refunds will not be available for participants who choose not to attend a program. If you registered for a program that was canceled by Penn Dixie, you will receive a full refund. Public programs include: Nature Walks, Owl Prowls, Fossil Hunting for Beginners, Extended Tours
Special Events: Penn Dixie will not refund payments for cancellations or changes made fewer than 72 hours prior to the program. Refunds will not be available for participants who choose not to attend an event. If you registered for an that was canceled by Penn Dixie, you will receive a full refund. Special events include: Dig with the Experts