Are your kids into dinosaurs? Depending on their age, the answer is probably "yes." Instead of, or in addition to, the usual theme-park getaway this year, you might want to consider taking the family to one of the many dinosaur museums in the United States.

A number of museums classify themselves as “true,” dinosaur museums, or "themed museums" as their main focus tends to be on dinosaurs and their history. In addition to themed dinosaur museums, many science and natural life museums also have a number of dinosaur exhibits and displays. However, if you are interested in taking your child to a “true,” dinosaur museum, you will want to consider a few highly-rated dinosaur museums below.

Museum of Western Colorado
Fruita, Colorado

Dinosaur Journey

Located in Fruita, Colorado is the Dinosaur Journey, operated by the Museum of Western Colorado. When visiting the Dinosaur Journey you and your family can view full-scale dinosaur displays, learn other interesting facts about dinosaurs, and much more.

Dino Digs Tours

The Museum of Western Colorado is also known for their Dino Digs Tours. These tours allow you and your family to dig for dinosaur bones. They have day digging tours, as well as extended ones for avid diggers and dinosaur enthusiasts. Should you and your family be interested in doing so, it is advised that you make your reservations well in advance. The Dino Digs Tours are well-known attractions in Colorado and Wyoming and their reservations often fill up quickly.


Dinosaur Walk Museums
Riverhead, New York
Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

The Dinosaur Walk Museum is another must-visit for dinosaur enthusiasts. What is nice about the Dinosaur Walk Museum is that they have two locations, one being in Riverhead, New York and the other being in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Each facility is ideal for adults and children alike. Instead of visiting a dinosaur museum filled with bones, you are able to see life-size sculptures. Both dinosaur museums have high-definition movie theaters, fossil digs for children, and much more. You and your family could easily spend a whole day at one of the Dinosaur Walk Museum locations.


Dakota Dinosaur Museum
Dickinson, North Dakota

If you reside in or around the area of Dickinson, North Dakota or if you are able to visit the area, you will want to stop by the Dakota Dinosaur Museum. The Dakota Dinosaur Museum is well-known for their 14 full-scale dinosaur exhibits. The Dakota Dinosaur Museum is closed yearly from Labor Day to April of the following year.