Locations, Hours, and Admission

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.

550 Jurassic Court | Fruita, COFossils from the Western Slope
It's Monday 10:46 AMWe're open
Monday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM

Admission

Adults $9 | Kids $5 | Seniors – $7

Museum members admitted free

Museums For All (EBT cardholders with ID will be admitted for free)

462 Ute Avenue | Grand Junction, COHistory, art, and archaeology from the Western Slope
It's Monday 10:46 AMSorry, we're closed
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
SundayClosed

Admission

Adults $7 |  Kids $4 | Seniors $6

Museum members admitted free

Museums For All (EBT cardholders with ID will be admitted for free)

3073 F Road | Grand Junction, COA historic site exploring agriculture and railroads
It's Monday 10:46 AMSorry, we're closed
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Admission

Free for all! Donations are welcome.

Ride-on-Train or Firetruck (Saturdays)

$2.00 Children | $3.00 Adults  

Cross Orchards is closed for the season. We will reopen May 4, 2023.

We are still available for school tours, rentals and weddings.

Upcoming Special Events

Jun 2023
Jun 01, 2023 June 1, 2023 - June 2, 2023
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
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$385

June 1st – 2nd Two Day Traildust Theropod Experience

Advanced Dig Experiences are for adventurers who may have already had a quarry experience and are looking for more.

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Jun 07, 2023 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$175

June 7th Full Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 19, 2023 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$175

June 19th Full Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 21, 2023 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$175

June 21st Full Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 22, 2023 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$125

June 22nd Full Day Paleo Lab Adventure

Experience a fully functioning Paleo Lab with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 23, 2023 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$115

June 23rd Half Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 26, 2023 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$175

June 26th Full Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jun 30, 2023 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$115

June 30th Half Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jul 2023
Jul 01, 2023 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$175.00

July 1st Full Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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Jul 05, 2023 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
+ Google Map
$115

July 5th Half Day Dig

Dig for dinosaurs with the Museums of Western Colorado!

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General Contact Information:

Administration & Mailing Address:

Museums of Western Colorado
462 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

(970) 242-0971

Tickets Advisory:

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The only place to purchase tickets for MWC programs or admission is directly through the Museums of Western Colorado or via this website.