Garden Park Fossil Area - Canon City, CO - One of the best places in the world to witness dinosaur fossils first hand

The Garden Park Fossil Area is also known as the Dinosaur Depot Museum and is located on Royal Gorge Boulevard in Canon City, Colorado. The museum offers exhibits that display dinosaur fossils that have been excavated over the past 125 years. During the summer months the museum is open from 10 am to 4 pm most days and throughout the summer is open from 9 am to 5 pm. The fossil exhibition is recognized as one of the best places in the world to witness dinosaur fossils and the rocks where the fossils are discovered.

General admission prices to the Garden Park Fossil Area are included in the price of the museum. Rates are reasonable and children receive a discount in admission rates. The museum offers an area exclusive for children where activities and hands-on displays draw the child in to learning and having fun. Coloring books and interactive tests provide information to children at their own level and pace while making education fun and exciting.

A museum store is located on campus and provides gifts and souvenirs at all price ranges. Carnegie dinosaur models are available for purchase at the Garden Park Fossil store. Books, children's toys, t-shirts and much more are available in the store.