If you have kids that love dinosaurs, if you've ever seen Jurassic Park, if you just need to kill…read moresome time, the Dinosaur Museum is for you. There's a lot of information and displays packed into a relatively small museum. Actual bones, fossils, models of different species, displays about paleontology, graphics and history of the impact of dinosaurs on the entertainment industry means there's something for everyone. Perfect for the whole family and worth the price of admission! Free parking in the lot. Also, a great gift shop (always a plus.) Highly recommended.

Jason made this visit so special for our three year old. And for us adults obvi! He was so…read moreknowledgeable and learning from him was amazing! He is one of a kind! Thank you Jason for making our visit unforgettable! Hope to see you next year!

Beautiful and beautifully, displayed artifacts and historical information. The people are great and…read morehelpful. The site is beautiful, up on the hill, with the Escalante Pueblo on the very top. It has a large Kiva and rooms, well preserved. The interpretive signs on the walk up are great, about the local flora and how it was harvested and used. We were all adults visiting so for us it was awesome. Learned so much again about these amazing people and their culture and craftsmanship.

This place does not accept cash. The notes that are legal tender for ALL debts, public and private…read moreare not accepted at a national monument. I drove out of my way to come see this place and they don't accept American dollars. Guess they don't want my money. I just feel that I should be able to pay with cash at a national monument.

My husband and I love stopping in at small town museums because it really lets you experience the…read morelove that people have for their town. I felt like we learned a lot about the founding of Monticello, the people who built it, and the legacy that continues on. We personally loved the experiences of life in the "Wild West." The diorama of town was very beautiful and a ton of research clearly went into making it. We also enjoyed the nearby pioneer park for another glimpse of this town's history. The employee was very friendly.

The Monticello Welcome Center and Frontier Museum is an amazing resource for anyone looking to…read moreunearth the history of this fascinating town, as well as surrounding areas and attractions. I cannot stress how friendly and helpful the employees here are! They go out of their way to address specific requests, provide endless coffee and snacks, and are just all round fab folks! They are truly dedicated to helping visitors get the best out of Monticello! One of the curators, Mary, has an awesome travel and food blog too: http://www.southwestbrowneyes.com/p/utah.html THANK YOU :) :) :)

This museum includes a 1,000-year-old Pueblo archaelogical site, one of the largest public…read morecollections of ancient Pueblo pottery, and an opportunity to enter a kiva. What more could you possibly want? A cool gift shop? Check, they have that too! Most striking was learning about the extensive trade networks that the Native Americans of the area maintained prior to colonization. The cape made of macau feathers makes this point very well and is a stunning work. This museum should be a must-visit spot for all Americans to learn the true history of our continent. Very highly recommended.

Although I didn't have much time to spend here, needless to say, I did not tour the museum, but I…read moredid find out that it was pretty cool, and the people that work there were super friendly. I WOULD RECOMMEND

This site has so much historic information & such a rich history of its own. We loved visiting &…read morewould come again. This is a great place to stop off for a little free stretch of the legs or to spend all day listening to the stories of pioneers & settlers. Don't forget to stop at the parlor for some delicious ice cream & tasty treats! We had the lime swirl. It was SO good - especially on a hot June day. We hope to come back again soon.

Random pit stop on our Utah adventure. I love stopping at remote/small towns. I'm writing this…read morereview to just let y'all know that the museum guide, tall older gentlemen, was really kind and friendly. He explained how the early settlers/LDS/Mormons had to trek across rough terrain such as the Comb Ridge (this was my fave), hills, and cliffs to reach the Four Corners. BUT ALSO. Their soft serve is amazing!! I think the 80 degree weather made it tastier, but we all really thought it was just amazing on its own. We speculated if it was just Dole Whip soft serve. Worth the pit stop!

A small museum highlighting the history of Moab and the unique influence of uranium had on the…read moretown. Most of the exhibits were uranium related. There was minimal focus on the Settlers and the founding of the town. There was not much history telling daily life of the settlers before the uranium discovery. There was barely any mention of surrounding environment and the native Americans relationships to the settlers. Overall, it was a good way to spend an hour to an hour and a half. Admission price was $10 for adult and $8 for Senor. Free parking in front of the museum.

Bottom Line: A great local museum explaining how Moab came to be the tourist destination it is…read moretoday. Aside from modern day Moab being a big tourist destination and jumping off point for adventures in places like Arches NP and Canyonlands NP I didn't know much about its origins so I was excited to visit the Moab Museum. The museum is one large room and while you can view the exhibits in any order I found it was best to start at the very beginning and work my way clockwise. The museum starts with the indigenous people who lived in modern day Moab and ends with Moab being central to two national parks and a recreation hub. Missionaries, fur trappers, cowboys, miners, adventurists and dinosaurs were all covered in between. My favorite exhibit was about William Grandstaff. The exhibit called "Tracing the Story of William Grandstaff" traces his roots from likely being enslaved in Virginia to becoming a Civil War era soldier, frontiersmen, pioneer, cowboy, miner and saloon manager in Utah and Colorado. I love when museums leave me wanting to know more and William Grandstaff is definitely someone who'd I'd like to learn more about. I'd also like to hike the trail named in his honor - the Grandstaff Trail in Grandstaff Canyon. One of the best features of the museum were historical pictures of the Moab area that you could scroll through on a tablet. The photos really helped me understand the history of Moab. Admission was $10 for an adult and I felt it was well worth it. The museum has a good bit of reading, some artifacts and a few interactive exhibits sprinkled in so some kids might be a little bored but I really enjoyed it. Kids 7 and under visit for free and students are $8.

We spent 4 hours here with 7 and 4 year old kids. We loved it! Especially the outdoor park area and…read morethe outdoor walk adventure where you see the dinosaurs. My kids loved digging for bones. We watched the two movies which were fun, though the T-Rex one was a bit violent for young kids...and did the aquarium - that freaked my 4 year old out at the end, but he was okay and it was fun. The only letdown was the actually museum, it was kinda lame. Should have made it more kid friendly and fun. It was a bit boring. Need skeleton models and more excitement. The cafe and gift shop were great! Good food, good merchandise.

This was our second visit here, but it had been many years since our last time. It was just as we…read moreremembered and they had added a few dinosaurs to the outdoor display. Our kids had a great time despite the heat. Definitely go early on the hot days. They had a couple spots along the trail with misters, which was a nice addition and provided some needed relief from the heat. We only did the outdoor portion and spent about 1.5-2 hours there. On a cooler day the kids would have definitely spent more time on the playground. We spent $60 for our family of 6 to get in. It is a fun spot to stop at if you have Dino fans in the family. They also have a cafe, which we did not try.

Visited the Auto Museum in Gateway, Colorado and boy am I glad we did. If your a car enthusiast,…read morethis museum is a must see. The collection of automobiles they have is very impressive. They had assorted cars dating back to the Model T all the way up to the modern day muscle cars. The museum is nestled in a gorgeous Unaweep canyon. The drive through the canyon is as enjoyable as the car museum. Beautiful bluffs and rock formations on all sides of your trip through the canyon. The museum area also offers a small cafe that has food items for sale, so you can get a quick lunch. Such a wonderful and beautiful place.

Amazing car collection. Every vehicle looks brand new, if not better. This is something the whole…read morefamily would enjoy. They have very rare vehicles here so it's a once in a lifetime experience for most.

So gorgeous! We absolutely had the best time ever! On the train last year to Silverton can't wait…read moreto ride again!!!

The museum was absolutely amazing! But our favorite thing was riding the Durango Silverton train…read moreJessie our hostess in the red mountain car was the best! She made our son's fifth birthday super special! We will definitely be coming back!