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Location
Accessibility
Inclusive playground designed for accessibility; service animals allowed per ADA definition
Visitor tip
Start with the outdoor exhibits first to see the 100+ life-sized dinosaur sculptures and trails, then move inside to the museum to warm up and explore the fossil labs and gem collections. This order maximizes energy and provides a natural progression.
Best time
Visit during winter months or weekday mornings to avoid crowds and enjoy a quieter experience. The park is located away from the busy city near the canyons, making it ideal for a peaceful visit with less congestion.
About Ogden's George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park
8.5 acres of sculptures & activities. 8.5-acre park featuring more than 100 dinosaur sculptures, plus a museum with hands-on activities.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Dinosaur skeletons, fossil digs, mineral museum, prehistoric art sculpture park, interactive paleontology lab
- Special Features
- 8.5-acre outdoor park, new inclusive Dinosaur Playground, summer camps
- Membership
- Yes, three tiers with reciprocal benefits at other venues
What visitors say
We’ve been to our share of dinosaur exhibits. This one was big and outside. It’s rather old but still fun for the kids! Real Dino bones found and also all the replicas were huge and cool. There was also a gift shop you could even buy…
Fun for the whole family. My kid loved it, and there are also a lot of cool dinosaur facts for us adults who are into paleontology. The place is also very big, so you can spend a LOT of time here. I'd recommend doing the outside…
We went to the Halloween event and it was great. The only issue we had was knowing where to go exactly. The map was a bit confusing and there were some people not at their post yet for the first "show" time. I heard it was better later…
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Did You Know?
- The park features over 100 life-sized dinosaur sculptures across 8.5 acres of outdoor exhibits, making it one of the largest outdoor dinosaur sculpture parks
- Membership includes reciprocal benefits at multiple regional attractions including Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City, Ogden Nature Center, and Ogden Union Station
- The museum features an interactive fossil lab where visitors can observe real fossil preparation, combining museum exhibits with hands-on paleontology education
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