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Grand Junction Map: Dinosaur JourneyDinosaur Journey Frommer's Recommended

Hours Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm
Address
550 Jurassic Court
Location Fruita (just south of I-70 exit 19)
Phone 970/858-7282, 888/488-3466 (for dinosaur dig registration)
Web site www.dinosaurjourney.org
Prices Admission $7 adults, $6 seniors 60 and over, $4 children 12 and under; family rate $20

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Enter a virtual time machine to journey back to the age of dinosaurs, where you'll encounter the 18-foot forelimb of a brachiosaurus. There are cast skeletons of dinosaurs such as allosaurus and stegosaurus, as well as real bones and robotic reconstructions. The cleverly designed and constructed full-size models move, bellow, and occasionally spit water. Hands-on, interactive exhibits allow kids of all ages to learn about and experience the forces that created the lands around us, and to feel the earth shake on an earthquake simulator. There is also a working paleontology lab, where you can see scientists prepare dinosaur bones for study. Visitors can join in a real dinosaur dig at one of the museum's quarries with advance registration. Allow 1 to 3 hours.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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