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
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
June 20th Paleo Lab Day
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 12 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult) Difficulty: Easy. No hiking or working outdoors, […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
Dinosaurs of Moab (Full Day Adventure)
Meet at: Dinosaur Journey Museum, Fruita at 8:00AM Minimum Age: 7 (guests ages 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult) Description: Walk in the footsteps of giants! Travel […]
Fruita, CO 81521 United States
June 24th 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
June 26th 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.