Dinosaur Day

Saturday, June 13th, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dinosaur Journey

Join the Museums of Western Colorado for Dinosaur Day! This family-friendly event invites you to dig into a full day of prehistoric fun! Dinosaur Day will feature interactive activities, educational stations, fossil-themed crafts, paleo lab tours, games, and local community partners throughout the museum!

What To Expect

• Make a Pterosaur Puppet with Girl Scouts of Colorado
• Draw a Dinosaur with MBrookeS Art
• Paleo Lab Tours with the Paleo Dig Crew
• Jurassic Park Jeep Photo Station
• Paint a Fossil Cast with BLM Grand Junction Field Office
• Fossils of Colorado National Monument
• Fossil Insects & The Rock Doc with the GJ Gem & Mineral Club
• Dinosaur crafts, games, activity pages, and self-guided dig pit prizes
• Food available from Jukebox Jamboree Food Truck

Prehistoric Pricing

Adult $7 Children $5

As this event serves as a fundraiser for the Museums of Western Colorado, memberships and regular admission discounts will not apply during the event. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door only.

“We’re so excited for the return of Dinosaur Day at Dinosaur Journey. I love how our community partners come together every year to celebrate all things Dinosaur & make a day of fun, family-friendly educational activities for visitors of all ages! From Jurassic Park Jeeps to drawing lessons with real paleo artists, Dinosaur Day is all about Prehistoric FUN!”

— Dr. Julia McHugh, Director of Paleontology with Museums of Western Colorado

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