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Dinosaur Resource Center

201 S Fairview St · Woodland Park, CO

Why you should go…

The Dinosaur Resource Center, also known as the Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, is a 20,000 square foot fossil museum in Woodland Park, Colorado, near Colorado Springs. It displays more than 40 complete dinosaur, pterosaur and marine reptile skeletons, primarily from the Late Cretaceous, and houses the largest commercial paleontology preparation lab in the country. The museum opened to the public in 2004 and includes guided tours and a gift shop.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

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