Hours
OPEN YEAR ROUND, 7 DAYS A WEEK
Monday-Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center will be CLOSED on the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day
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Museum may close during adverse weather. Follow our Dinosaur Resource Center social media for updates.
Admissions
Seniors (65+): $12.00
Adults: $13.00
Children 5-12: $9.00
Children 4 and under: FREE
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* We offer a Military Discount of $1.00 off all above General Admission with current military ID.
**Parties, Group, and Field Trip Pricing also available.
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***Tickets are only available for purchase in-person.
Birthday Parties
This is a birthday LIKE NO OTHER! For a small price, children and adults get to enjoy a party in the company of dinosaurs.
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Here’s how to get your party booked: Pick either the “Raptor Package” or the “T- Rex Package” below, then call us at 719-686-1820 x3488 to setup your date – the dinosaurs like to get a little cake now and then – come join us for an unforgettable day.
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Raptor Package: $180 (non-Members) / $165 (members)
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Museum Admission for 15 guests (includes adults & children)
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Any children 2 and younger who are NOT participating in the birthday celebration will be free of charge.
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$6.00 for any additional guests
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45 minute interactive tour based on age
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45-60 minutes for celebration in atrium for party
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Tables, chairs, and decorations
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Safari hat for Birthday child
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Admission to the museum on the day of the party for paid guests
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One free group dino photo
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Name displayed on LED sign outside of museum
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T. rex Package: $260 (non-Members) / $240 (Members)
Includes all of the Raptor Package plus:
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$10.00 for any additional guests
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Treat Bags for each child
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$10 Gift Card for Birthday child
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Dinosaur-themed cake and drinks (juice boxes)
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Tables, chairs, and decorations included (tablecloths, balloons & birthday banner)
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Safari Hat for Birthday child
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Cups, plates, forks and napkins
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Admission to the museum on the day of the party for paid guests
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10% Discount off ALL Prehistoric Paradise store purchases (for birthday child only – no other discounts apply)
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One free group dino photo
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Name displayed on LED sign outside of museum
Please Note: A $50.00 deposit is required for all parties. The $50.00 will be applied to the birthday party package price at the time of payment. The $50.00 deposit will be non-refundable if cancellation is later then a week before the party date.
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The BEST place around to host your Birthday Party – under the dinosaurs!!
Group Tours
To schedule a Group Tour, please call 719-686-1820 ext 3488.
Tours must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance.
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Admission prices for groups of 10 or more:
Adults: $9.00
Children 5 – 12: $6.00
4 and under: $3.50
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One adult per 10 children accompanying children groups is FREE. Each additional adult will pay adult group rate.
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Large groups will be split up into smaller groups of 20-25 and last approximately 2 hours after which the group may re-visit the exhibit areas at their leisure.
Transportation drivers are entitled to complimentary admission.
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School Tours
With over 30 specimens and a number of hands on exhibits, your class will be given the latest dinosaur information from the people who find them! To schedule a School Tour, please call 719-686-1820 x3488. School Tour must be scheduled at least 1 week in advance.
School Tours Pricing:
Students Over 5 yrs Old: $6.00 each
Students Under 5 yrs Old: $3.50
Additional Adults: $9.00 each
Chaperones: 1 free adult per 10 students and transportation drivers are free.
Guided tour lasts approximately 1 hour and includes:
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Explore our fabulous dinosaur exhibits,
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Understand what a Paleontologist does,
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Discover how fossils are formed and preserved,
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Identify what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur,
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Learn where fossils are found,
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See what lived in the oceans 65 million years ago.
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And see fossils prepared in our lab!
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Teachers can download a pre-tour packet that includes dinosaur and museum background information, pre-tour teacher activity guides with student activities for all ages
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All students and teachers are welcome to shop in the Prehistoric Paradise Gift Store following the tour. We ask that only 8 students at a time shop. The gift store has many items starting at 50 cents and up.
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Pre-tour Resource Downloads:
Senior Tours
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center has designed a museum group tour experience specifically tailored for adults and individuals of retirement age. This is an excellent opportunity for learning and social interaction.
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Adult Group Tour Pricing:
Minimum of 10 people
$9.00 per person
Included in your tour:
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Free RMDRC newsletter and learning resources
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Short video in our theater
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Guided gallery tour with an experienced Visitor Experience Guide
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Interactive learning opportunities with hands-on activities
Your tour experience includes opportunities to:
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Hear about new theories and information in the field of paleontology
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Explore our incredible dinosaur exhibits
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Discover how fossils are formed
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View a working paleo lab
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See what lived in the ocean 65 million years ago
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Learn about casting and molding of fossils
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And more!
Tour members can explore the museum at their leisure after the tour and are welcome to shop in the Prehistoric Paradise gift store.
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The museum recommends afternoon visits Monday – Friday and morning visits on the weekends for adult groups that prefer a more quiet experience. To schedule a tour, please call 719-686-1820 x3488 at least 1 week in advance.