A 12,000-square-foot fossil museum in Woodland Park, about 30 minutes west of Colorado Springs, with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and sea reptiles from the Cretaceous Period, a staff-led tour included with admission, and a working fossil lab you can watch.
Know before you go. The museum doesn't list sensory hours or a quiet room. Here's what it does say about its size, busy times and the rules.
Hours
Open year round, 7 days a week: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry 30 minutes before close. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The museum may close during adverse weather.
“a 12,000-square-foot world class museum dedicated to fossils from North America's Cretaceous Period including marine reptiles, pterosaurs and dinosaurs”
For adult groups that prefer a quieter visit, the museum recommends weekday afternoons (Monday to Friday) and weekend mornings.
“Last entry time is 30 minutes before close”
“Museum may close during adverse weather. Follow the Dinosaur Resource Center on Facebook for updates.”
Admission: adults $13, seniors (65+) $12, children 5 to 12 $9, children 4 and under free. Military discount with current military ID: $1 or $2 off general admission (call 719-686-1820 to confirm which).
Admission includes a tour of the museum by trained staff.
Last entry is 30 minutes before close.
Group rates for 10 or more: adults $9, children 5 to 12 $6, 4 and under $3.50; one adult per 10 children is free. Group, school and adult tours must be booked at least 1 week ahead by calling 719-686-1820 ext. 3488. Large groups are split into groups of 20 to 25 for a tour of about 60 minutes.
Birthday parties: Raptor Package $180 ($165 for members) or T. rex Package $260 ($240 for members), booked by calling 719-686-1820 x3488. A $50 deposit is required, applied to the package price, and it is non-refundable if you cancel later than a week before the party.
The museum says most of its events are free with paid admission.
Museum phone: 719-686-1820. Tours, groups and birthday parties: Deb or Janelle at 719-394-3488. The email custserv@rmdrc.com is for sales or donation requests.
