“The Barringer Crater” is named for Daniel Barringer who was a geologist and the first person to prove the existence of an impact crater on earth!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! We look forward to the new year with you….

Don’t miss free admission for locals, on Saturday October 23

From this suspended platform, you see the whole thing at once!

Its summer and the sun is shining over the dramatic Barringer Meteorite Crater: come see for yourself!

Visitor information HERE

It is fascinating to discover so many magnificent views of craters caused by meteorites! Here’s a beautiful example of a crater, located in India, roughly the same age as Barringer Meteorite Crater

Not only has the visitor center and museum been remodeled, expanded and updated, but the logo is too! The Barringer Space Museum features impact science and the history of the crater

Check out NASA’s recent feature of Barringer Meteor Crater, and the expert Dr. David Kring’s descriptions about how, when and what. Why is the earth lighter surrounding the crater? Why is is almost square, not round like the others?

Celebrate Summer and longer days: and hit the road on Historic Route 66 stop in at the World’s Best Preserved Meteorite Impact Site!

Stunning images of the 5 most significant North American Meteorite Impact Craters. Barringer Meteorite Crater is listed first as one of the most recognizable and visited sites,

Its a beautiful day at Barringer Meteor Crater today. Thinking about getting away this spring/summer?

From our family to yours we wish you the very best for the new year!

Meteor Crater is temporarily closed for two weeks due to COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees and guests is our #1 priority and we are taking all necessary steps to ensure a safe reopening on Monday, November 23rd. Stay tuned!

A thoroughly enjoyable article about visiting the crater, including the science and history, by James Martin for CNet

Thanks to Soddjartj Raipriye’s research project grant we will soon learn more about the formation of Ramgarh Crater in Rajasthan, India.

At the center of this 4 km wide meteorite crater there is the 10th century Bhand Deva Temple, built on the edge of a pond. Quite a “celestial” site for such a beautiful temple. Learn more here.

Named one of the Seven Wonders of the World 2020 by Conde Nast Traveler, Winslow’s Meteor Crater is awe inspiring.