Dinosaur Journey Museum
A dinosaur fossil museum in Fruita with animatronic dinosaurs, a fossil preparation lab and Jurassic skeletons excavated locally.
Dinosaur Journey is part of the Western Colorado museum system. It displays dinosaur fossils excavated from the Morrison Formation around Grand Junction, including a Diplodocus, a dome-headed dinosaur and a Ceratosaurus skull, along with animatronic dinosaur models that move and roar. Visitors can watch paleontologists restoring fossils through glass. There is also an earthquake simulation platform and a children's dig area, making it a good choice for families. Adult admission is about 12 US dollars, and a visit takes 1 to 1.5 hours. The museum is next to the I-70 exit in Fruita, and the nearby Dinosaur Hill trail offers views of the original excavation site.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (shorter on Sundays in winter)
Nearby sights
- Dinosaur Hill
- Kokopelli Loops (Mary's Loop)
- Colorado National Monument
- Highline Lake State Park
- Lunch Loop Trails (Tabeguache)
- Colorado Riverfront Trail
- 18 Road Trails, Fruita
- Downtown Grand Junction (Main Street)