I absolutely love this national monument! The scenery is gorgeous! It has a road that you can…read morefollow to look at different formations in the land. I would have loved to take a tour, but it was closed because of the government shutdown. I will be back, so I can get the full experience!!

I am a dinosaur fanatic. This place was awesome. I was able to actually touch the fossils. Being…read moreable to be that close really lets you see just how big these creatures were. It's truly amazing. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone, especially fellow Dino Geeks!!!

This is a large museum near the center of Vernal, UT. It is a logical place for it, less than 20…read moremiles from Dinosaur National Monument. Parking is on-site in a dedicated lot behind the museum. The entrance fee when we visited was $10 per person. The museum is probably best for families with elementary school aged (or younger) kids. No one in our group was under 25, but we liked it. The exhibits are spread over 2 floors and also include some full size replicas of dinosaurs (and a mammoth) outside as well. If you start on the top floor, there are exhibits that include some dinosaur history and then basically trace life on earth through various eras. You descend on a long sloping hallway through these exhibits until you reach the most recent (still pre-history) section. This transitions into some dinosaur skeletons and simulated archeology digs. You are back on the ground floor at this point. Also on this level is a theater which shows a film about the history of the area, a window into a sop where they clean and prepare fossils for exhibit, and an exhibit about tourism activities in the area. It is worth checking out the full size replicas of multiple dinosaurs around about 1/3 of the exterior of the building also. We arrived here in the afternoon just an hour or so before closing time at 5 p.m. We still managed tour the whole place, but if you are really interested you may want to allocate at least 2 hours. If you are in Vernal, this is definitely worth checking out.

OK... realize Vernal is nowhere near the size of a big city - so set your expectations accordingly…read more- and you'll quickly realize that - wow - this place has so much more than you'd expect as a result. When you go in, there's a movie that sets the stage. Can get boring for kids, yet works well for adults. Then, you just follow the route through about six or seven rooms ranging from a fossil dig, to history going back to the dinosaur age, to geologic history, along with a room that is "find the ancient animal" that kids love. Once finished, you've gradually moved from the 1st floor to the 2nd. There's a few more small exhibits. Then... outside is a route that goes around much of the building that has life-size recreated dinosaurs in their habitats. Takes about 90 minutes to do the whole thing depending on whether you are just adults, or have kids that are interested.

I kept hearing people talking about the "wall of bones" and I knew that I needed to make my way…read moreover there. By way of the Dinosaur National Monument and a short shuttle ride, I was face to face with real dinosaur bones. There were a few bones that guests are allowed to touch too! The wall has been surrounded by a building to preserve it and make it easier to access. I was equally fascinated by the historical pictures that show when these fossils were found and the people many years ago that flocked to enjoy them. Especially impressive were the women in the floor length dresses, as was the fashion in those days, walking along the rocks to get a glimpse of the massive artifacts. They've done a nice job to preserve this site and make it available to interested people, like myself. I'm glad I made the trip!

The absolute best part of Dinosaur National Monument. If you see anything there - make sure you see…read morethis. If not strapped for time, see a lot more. But this is why many people come. A very large and well preserved display of fossils on a big stone wall. Kids love where you can touch fossils as well. You get here via shuttle. Can go back that way or take the trail (downhill) - which I recommend.

You'll need the national park pass or plan to pay the $25 entrance fee to get into the park. I like…read moreto give that heads up since I wasn't expecting that hefty price. That said, I was very happy with the experience. The gift shop is modest in size, but does have some neat items in it. There's a shuttle that will drive you up to the wall of bones, if that's what you're here for (which I was). The shuttle driver was friendly and welcoming. Aside from this area, there's a handful of hikes you can do while you're here.

Absolutely stunning! It's a 3.5 hr drive from Salt Lake City, so a bit out of the way, but WOW what…read morea sight! The quarry visitor center is breathtaking. There are so many Dino bones in one spot and the history of the deposits are fascinating. You can even touch REAL dinosaur bones! These national park guide at the wall was so nice and answered all our questions. These Dino skeletons are all over natural history museums around the world, which is amazing. Recommend seeing the quarry visitor center, taking the shuttle to the dinosaur wall, and then doing the fossil hike back to the visitor center.

As the previous reviewer says, there is more than one entrance to Dinosaur National Monument, each…read moreone doing something different. This is the Visitors Center that leads to scenic views but no dinosaurs and no petroglyphs. BUT.. they do have their own National Park stamp for those collectors, they have a gift shop, knowledgeable Rangers and bathrooms so all is not lost! The Main Visitors Center is out of Jensen, Utah. Search Yelp under that city and it will come up.

First off, GPS F#cks you up coming out here. There is actually two locations. Make sure you do NOT…read morego the visitor center if you are going to try to see the fossils. The visitor center is LAME and about 40 miles away from the actual museum. The place is cool to see but idk if it's worth a $10 admission (per car) or driving out of the way to go see it. It's basically one medium sized building full of fossils. And in the middle of f#cking nowhere!

White river museum has the friendliest staff in town. Their displays really take you back in time…read moreand there's something there to interest everyone.

An absolute must-see if you're passing through Meeker. This charming small town museum was clearly…read moreconverted from a private home, and on most days, an elderly volunteer sits in the front room to welcome visitors and hand out brochures. This is not your average museum - think of it as a cross between a frontier museum and an antique shop. Things aren't arranged in esoteric displays 10 feet behind velvet ropes. There's so much to see, and it's all right in front of you, crowded and jostling for attention like antique store treasures. The highlight for me was certainly the mounted heads of a two-headed calf. The museum is not very popular, so chances are you'll have the whole place to yourself to gawk at your leisure. By far the most interesting museum I've ever been to.

I love a small town museum that tells the story of its history. This one represents the vibe of the…read morecommunity very well with some artifacts of its early days and inhabitants. When I visited there were several quilts of display with active voting taking place. What says small town like a quilt display?

If you want to see the history of the area in a clean, compact museum -this is it! Starts with the…read moreinitial Native Americans all the way through today. Has a couple of movies. There is an area for the children to play. Takes about 45 minutes to an hour to see it all. Be advised that they are closed on Sunday. My wife and I expected that tourist attractions would be open on the weekends.

I think had an epiphany while visiting this museum: I just don't have the attention span to make it…read morethrough any kind of art/history collection, no matter how large or small it is. I've never really thought twice about calling it quits after exploring a wing or two at the Met or the Louvre. But, even at a substantially more modest venue like the John Wesley Powell River History Museum, I probably only really paid attention to about half of its contents before hitting my limit. The highlights I appreciated most were the informative video that explained the historical significance of The Major and his nearby explorations, the replicas of various river craft, and the totally unexpected mini-dinosaur exhibit on the lower level. The latter is tucked away in a room behind the stairs and is otherwise easy to miss if you don't bother actually walking down. We probably wouldn't have considered stopping by this museum if not for the recommendation from the staffer at the Torrey visitor center. If you're passing through, it's definitely worth an hour or two pitstop and the nominal $6 entry fee per adult.

Well worth the visit! We happened upon this when we drove in to Green River to have breakfast after…read morestopping in Moab for the night. On our way to Yellowstone. However, it was Sunday and they were closed. So it became a must do on our return home, which we did today. Great film, great exhibits and great historical and current information the Green River as well as much of the Colorado plateau. It's very inexpensive ($6 was the senior rate). If you're driving 70 west through this area , stop in! Open 9-5, Monday through Saturday.

The museum does not charge for entry, but asks for donations. It's an interesting place to spend a…read morecouple of hours looking at a great variety of places. There's an elk kept on the property and the kids enjoyed playing with the museum cat and talking to the elk. I found the blacksmith very interesting to watch and talk to. This is a great place for kids to look around and see a lot of stuff.

Absolutely incredible collection of antiques! Was in awe the entire time with how much there is to…read morelook at. Awesome little area for the kids to enjoy as well. Lots of old heavy equipment outside and a cool elk who lives on the property. Lots of friendly cats roam the property and will follow you as you enjoy the views. Definitely going back!