The STAN Page

Learn More About STAN

Videos, Photos, Books, Movies, Scientific Papers, and a nearly endless supply of other media forms feature STAN. Black Hills Institute produces and/or licenses the use of all STAN products. So any use of this specimen or iterations of it must be approved by staff at Black Hills Institute of Geological Research. Please enjoy this page with TONS of links and information about STAN and all of the cool things this dinosaur has gotten into!

STAN Research

To date STAN is likely the most visited and researched dinosaur in the world. With research quality replicas, produced by Black Hills Institute available for viewing in more than 80 locations currently. To read Pete Larson’s most recent Society of Vertebrate Paleontologists (SVP) poster featuring STAN please click the links below.

Explore all things STAN™

  • Museum at Black Hills Institute

    Visit STAN

    STAN the Tyrannosaurus rex is on display in many locations currently world-wide. Black Hills Institute of Geological Research is the birthplace of assembly for this dinosaur, so we think there is no where finer to visit Stan than our museum. So, look at our museum hours of operation today and come see our STAN exhibit!

    Visit the Museum

  • Shop the STAN Store

    Stan is one of the most dynamic paleontological specimens of all time! So, its easy to understand why so many products are available that were inspired by this dinosaur.

    Shop Stan

  • The STAN Collection

    Look through our ever growing collection of STAN™ NFTs and other digital assests via the STAN Collection on the OpenSea Exchange.

    The Stan Collection

  • STAN Cast Replicas

    STAN™ Research Quality Replicas come from Black Hills Institute in a number of different sizes, color options, and types. This online catalog also includes museum informational displays and posters featuring STAN.

    View the Catalog
  • 50 Years Magazine

    Additional Information

    Learn more about Black Hills Institute including the written story of STAN and other dinosaur discoveries from our 50th Anniversary publication. Digital Download.

    Download Publication

  • STAN Copyright and Trademark Information

    Here is a research white paper that explores the ethics and legal views that surround STAN and its usages. This was produced by Luke Santangelo and Santangelo Law Offices, P.C.

    Read More