June 8th Half-Day Dinosaur Dig

The Museums of Western Colorado presents our 2024 Dinosaur Digs Program!

Great for beginners of all ages, the Mygatt-Moore half-day expeditions offer paleontology field work in the cool of a summer morning. Our paleontologists will make sure you have all the training and tools you need. Fossil bones of the giant Apatosaurus and the flesh-eating theropod, Allosaurus, are common in the quarry. This trip ends with a guided tour of the Paleo Lab at Dinosaur Journey. Water and Gatorade will be provided.

The minimum age for our half-day Dinosaur Dig program is 5 years old. All guests 16 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. All participants must also complete and return a before participating in any of our Dinosaur Digs Programs.

Difficulty: Easy. No hiking is required on this expedition, but participants should expect to be outside, in the heat and bugs, working on open, rocky ground. We will provide some shade tarps.

What to Bring: Expeditioners should dress for working outdoors in summer: bring a wide-brimmed hat, sturdy closed-toed shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, a camera, and bug spray. Long pants are recommended, but not required.

Please note that lunches are not included with our Half-Day Dinosaur Digs Program.

Refund Policy:

•Cancellations prior to 30 days in advance of the expedition date will be refunded at 80% of the dig/expedition cost (total cost, less the 20% non-refundable deposit).

• Cancellations 15 days prior to the expedition date will be refunded at 50%.

• All cancellations within 15 days of the expedition date and all no-shows forfeit full price, and no refunds or credits will be issued for unused portions of the Paleontology Expeditions and Tours.

• If the Museum cancels the expedition due to weather or any other reason we will do our best to make alternate arrangements, reschedule your expedition, or refund your registration in full.

For questions regarding refunds, please contact us at [email protected] with your registration information and dinosaur dig date.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Dinosaur Journey Museum, 550 Jurassic Court, Fruita, United States