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edelman fossil park & museum

Attractions

Dinosaur Museum Attractions: Critter

Reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates… oh my!

Come see our live animal exhibits and meet marine creatures at our interactive touch tank.

Dinosaur Museum Attractions: Discovery Forest

Hands-On Exploration & Adventure

Learn something new in our educational hang-out spot featuring interactive kiosks, a TED-Ed theater, and an endless stream of paleontology knowledge.

Dinosaur Museum Attractions: Fossil Collections & Conservation

Real Fossils. Real Scientists.

Watch an active paleontological excavation at a globally important fossil site. Peer into Collections & Conservation and look behind the scenes at fossil curation and study.

Premium Experiences

Quarry dig for dinosaur fossils in NJ

Quarry Dig (Available May-October)

Step back in time and dig for real fossils at Edelman Fossil Park & Museum’s Quarry in Mantua, NJ! Uncover ancient treasures and experience hands-on paleontology at the site where the past comes to life.

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Explore the world of dinosaurs with Virtual Reality reality experience

Expedition Voyager VR

Travel back in time to the Cretaceous world, where you and your team are on a mission to collect scientific samples while navigating the wild and exciting world of the dinosaurs in this epic, free-roaming VR adventure! For safety reasons, guests must be at least 56 inches tall for this experience.

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Snack, Shop, & Relax

Sip on rich, freshly roasted coffee at Quarry Grounds Cafe, then explore unique gifts and treasures at Darwin & Co. Savor a delicious lunch on our scenic veranda with breathtaking views of the quarry. Afterward, unwind with a stroll along our peaceful nature trail, or simply soak in the beauty of our lush grounds and pond. Every visit is an adventure waiting to happen!

Museum Shop: Darwin & Co., Museum Restaurant: Quarry Grounds Café

Pterosaur Pterrace Playground

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Nature Trails

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