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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park

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Travel back in time and learn about marine reptiles at Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center. The museum offers answers to hundreds of questions about fossil skeletons on display, including one of the largest Tylosaurs ever discovered and the most complete Pteranodon specimen. Vibrant graphics will help you visualize the environments in which these prehistoric animals lived, while at a working fossil laboratory you can see recently excavated fossils being restored. Children will love the play area, tactile exhibits, and hands-on activities. The center boasts the largest dinosaur gift shop in the region. Put Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center into our Woodland Park itinerary builder tool to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Woodland Park.
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  • Our son really enjoyed this place. We had some time to kill and this only took about an hour to go through. They do have a lot of information that was interesting. 
    Our son really enjoyed this place. We had some time to kill and this only took about an hour to go through. They do have a lot of information that was interesting.  more »
  • So worth the trip from Pueblo. From now on when I have visitors from out of town I will take them here! 
    So worth the trip from Pueblo. From now on when I have visitors from out of town I will take them here!  more »
  • arrived at opening, and the docents were milling about and asked if we wanted a guided tour so our family had a personal guide -- excellent way to learn about everything there. Tends to focus on the....  more
    arrived at opening, and the docents were milling about and asked if we wanted a guided tour so our family had a personal guide -- excellent way to learn about everything there. Tends to focus on the....  more »
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  • Amazing showcase! We loved every second of the place, and Danny - our tour guide - was knowledgeable and kind, even dealing with our random interjections and tangents hahaha. There are so many large and beautiful specimens here, along with a cleaning lab with active cleanings in progress - My fiance and I spent a solid 3 hours enjoying the tour and museum. You can even touch real dinosaur bones here! 10/10 would come back with my kiddo - it was 100% worth it!
  • So many cool things to see in one visit! We learned so much and enjoyed hearing about the latest findings and discoveries in this still emerging field. There is a nice gift shop at the end and the guides are so knowledgeable; we really would want to schedule a private tour to deep dive into specific topics. The drive to Woodland Park is also so beautiful. Take your time to enjoy the backside views of Pikes Peak as well. We will be back again!
  • It's a fantastic visit. You can see the work being done to recover the actual fossils through a wall of windows. There are countless displays of dinosaur skeletons, both actual and reproduction s. It is self guided with attendants available to answer questions. They also offer guided tours. Many hands on displays and a small children's corner. The gift shop is huge and well stocked. There is a photo corner that offers the chance for you to be seen being menaced by a large dinosaur.
  • This museum is a hidden gem if you're interested in dinosaurs. Reasonable prices and has a big selection of fossils and other exhibits. It's never too busy either. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Not too far of a drive from Colorado springs. Definitely recommend if you're in the area.
  • We had an awesome time! We got there just in time for a tour with a very knowledgeable staff member. All of the employees were awesome. There’s a military discount on tickets, gift shop had some artifacts and a good selection of childrens books. It’s a small facility took us about 30 min to go through. There’s a nice selection of small restaurants and a brewery in walking distance.

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