Locations, Hours, Admission, & more
Please note: All sites are closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
In addition, sites may close for special events or emergencies. Please call to confirm status.
Admission
Adults $9 | Kids $5 | Seniors – $7
Museum members admitted free
Museums For All (EBT cardholders with ID will be admitted for free)
Admission
Adults $7 | Kids $4 | Seniors $6
Museum members admitted free
Museums For All (EBT cardholders with ID will be admitted for free)
Admission
Cross Orchards is now closed for the season. We are still available for school tours. Please schedule in advance.
Free for all! Donations are welcome.
Ride-on-Train or Firetruck (Saturdays)
$2.00 Children | $3.00 Adults
Upcoming Special Events
Volunteer Open House Days
Interested in learning more about our available volunteer opportunities? Stop by one of our four Volunteer Open House Days during National Volunteer Week to see if volunteering with us is […]
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 United States
Barn Dance @ Cross Orchards Historic Site
Join us at Cross Orchards Historic Site for a night of old-fashioned fun at the Barn Dance on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, from 6pm-9pm. Get your boots ready for music, […]
Grand Junction, Colorado 81504 United States
Sensory Night
Do you or a person you know have a sensory processing need? Getting out to the museums can be overwhelming and overstimulating. We get it!! Our Monthly Sensory Friendly Events […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
Jurassic National Monument Full-Day Trip
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 8 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult) Description: Discover one of the largest dinosaur bone […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
May 30th – 31st Two-Day Traildust Theropod Experience
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00 AM Minimum Age: 8 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult Description: This expedition is for those […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
June 7th Full Day Dig (Waitlist Only!)
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 7 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult) Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
June 8th Half Day Dig (Waitlist Only!)
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 5 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult) Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on this […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
Sensory Night
Do you or a person you know have a sensory processing need? Getting out to the museums can be overwhelming and overstimulating. We get it!! Our Monthly Sensory Friendly Events […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
June 17th Half Day Dig (Waitlist Only!)
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 5 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult) Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on this […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
June 19th Full Day Dig
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 7 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult) Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
General Contact Information:
Administration & Mailing Address:
Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
Tickets Advisory:
Please be advised that the Museums of Western Colorado does not use third party vendors, such as rush49 or ticketmaster, for event hosting, reservations, or ticket sales, for any programs, special events, or tickets to visit the museums.
The only place to purchase tickets for MWC programs or admission is directly through the Museums of Western Colorado or via this website.