Museum Store Days 2025: Small Business Saturday & Museum Store Sunday
Shop small, support local museums, and find gifts that tell a story. This Thanksgiving weekend, the Museums of Western Colorado are celebrating Museum Store Days with two special shopping events at our museum stores.
Every purchase helps support educational programs, exhibits, and preservation work at Cross Orchards Historic Site, Museum of the West, and Dinosaur Journey.
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 29, 2025
All three museum sites
Celebrate Small Business Saturday by shopping local at our museum stores!
Enjoy store-wide discounts at all three museum sites:
- 10% off for all shoppers
- 20% off for Museums of Western Colorado Members
Where to shop:
- Cross Orchards Historic Site – charming, orchard-and-train-inspired gifts and goodies
- Museum of the West – books, bicycle-inspired gifts, and unique Western Colorado treasures
- Dinosaur Journey – dino toys, apparel, books, and more for the whole family
Discounts valid in-store only during regular museum hours. Some exclusions may apply.
Museum Store Sunday
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Dinosaur Journey Museum | Fruita, Colorado
Join us for Museum Store Sunday at Dinosaur Journey, featuring special discounts and family fun all day long.
Store-wide discounts at Dinosaur Journey:
- 10% off for all shoppers
- 20% off for Museums of Western Colorado Members
Shop a curated selection of:
- Educational toys and games
- Dinosaur-themed gifts and apparel
- Engaging children’s books and science titles
- Museum memberships – the gift that lasts all year
Sunday-Only Specials at Dinosaur Journey
Make Museum Store Sunday a full outing for the family with live music and a visit from Santa:
🎵 Sing-alongs with Pickin’ Peggy Malone at 11:30 AM
Classic holiday sing-along favorites the whole family will enjoy.
🎅 Photos with Santa from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bring your own camera or phone to capture the moment among the dinosaurs!
Why Shop Museum Stores?
When you shop at our museum stores, you’re doing more than checking off your gift list. You’re helping to:
- Support hands-on learning experiences for local students
- Fund exhibits and collections care at our three sites
- Keep history, science, and culture alive in Western Colorado
This holiday season, choose gifts that make an impact—shop museum, shop local, and support the Museums of Western Colorado.