Children's Museums
The Dinosaur Store
📍 250 W Cocoa Beach Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 12–5 PM |
About The Dinosaur Store
Fossils, minerals & educational toys. Big store selling dinosaur fossils, minerals & science toys, plus a party facility with exhibits. Features a King Tutankhamun tomb recreation exhibit and Terracotta Warriors exhibit, offering immersive ancient civilization experiences rarely found in small regional museums. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,547 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Size & Scope
- 20,000 sq ft museum spanning 200 million years
- Main Attractions
- 60+ dinosaur skeletons, King Tut tomb, Terracotta Warriors, Adventure Zone with gem panning and live reptiles
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- $16 adults/$12 youth/$14 seniors (museum); $28 combo with Adventure Zone
💡 Did You Know?
- Features a King Tutankhamun tomb recreation exhibit and Terracotta Warriors exhibit, offering immersive ancient civilization experiences rarely found in small regional museums
- Houses 60+ dinosaur skeletons and models displayed in detailed action poses with period-accurate backdrop art and plant life, noted by visitors as more detailed than standard exhibits worldwide
- Combines retail fossil sales with museum exhibits and an Adventure Zone featuring free-play arcade games, STEM stations, and gem panning ($11/bag), creating a hybrid educational-entertainment model
- Maintains 80+ taxidermy specimens alongside 60+ dinosaur skeletons, a King Tut recreation, Terracotta Warriors exhibit, and a Neanderthal-themed movie cave in a single location
- Achieved a 4.4-star rating from 2,547 Google reviews with visitor praise specifically highlighting the quality and detail of exhibits compared to major museums, suggesting strong customer satisfaction
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive before 4 PM to purchase tickets, as last tickets are sold at that time. Consider visiting on quieter days when you might have the place nearly to yourself, allowing more time to enjoy exhibits without crowds.
- The combo ticket ($28 adults/$24 youth/$26 seniors) offers good value if you plan to experience both the museum exhibits and Adventure Zone. The Adventure Zone has no time limit, so you can stay as long as you'd like without rushing.
- Don't skip the guided tour mentioned by visitors—at least one reviewer noted they missed it their first visit but planned to return for it. The staff (like Jack Blackburn) are noted as knowledgeable and helpful, and tours appear to enhance the educational experience significantly.
- Plan to spend several hours exploring—reviews indicate visitors stayed for hours and kept kids entertained the entire time. Budget at least 2-3 hours if combining museum exhibits with Adventure Zone activities like gem panning and arcade games.
- The King Tut exhibit and dinosaur displays with detailed action poses and realistic backdrops are standout attractions worth prioritizing. The exhibits feature meticulous detail and environmental storytelling that set them apart from standard museum displays.
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