Dinosaur Journey Museum
550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, CO 81521
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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About the Business
Dinosaur Journey Museum, located at 550 Jurassic Court in Fruita, Colorado, is a must-visit tourist attraction for anyone interested in paleontology and geology. The museum showcases the history of life in Western Colorado and surrounding areas through real fossils, cast skeletons, and reconstructions of dinosaurs and other prehistoric species. With over 15,000 fossil specimens in its collections, visitors can explore exhibits featuring discoveries from the region, watch dinosaur bones being prepared for display in the viewable paleontology laboratory, and even try their hand at uncovering actual Jurassic dinosaur bones in the "quarry site".
The exhibition hall is filled with fossil bones of dinosaurs like Apatosaurus and Allosaurus, as well as robotic reconstructions of Dilophosaurus, Utahraptor, Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Stegosaurus. Life-size cast skeletal mounts of various dinosaurs allow visitors to compare their size to these ancient creatures, including giants like Supersaurus and Amphicoelias fragillimus. The museum also features the tiny Jurassic dinosaur Fruitadens, as well as a large Triceratops skull.
Visitors can join the Museums of Western Colorado’s Paleontology Division for exciting dinosaur adventures, including excavating, prospecting, hiking, touring, and prepping fossil specimens. Whether you're a seasoned paleontologist or just curious about prehistoric life, Dinosaur Journey Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the ancient past of Colorado and the American Southwest.
Reviews
"Great fun for all ages and affordable. Call ahead to ensure you do not go on a public school trip day."
"This place was very cute. It was small but overall the kids enjoyed it. Very clean museum. The girls at the front desk were lovely. The gift shop was pretty cool. We found a few things to get. Great variety in merchandise and prices."
"It's a small museum, but it's jam-packed with exhibits. There's an excavation sand pit for the little ones and a cool water table area. There's tons of information and a very affordable and entertaining way to spend an afternoon for anyone who likes dinosaurs. There were clean restrooms and a great little gift shop. We got a dinosaur claw replica and a geode we could break on our own. Super fun place for the whole family."
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