Dig Into Adventure!
Immersive Experiences
Cretaceous World Galleries
Travel through our galleries to experience full-scale reconstructions of dinosaurs, reptiles, and sea creatures that roamed the earth 66 million years ago in the region.
Hall of Extinction & Hope
This captivating experience highlights the asteroid impact that ended the dinosaurs 66 million years ago and the current climate crisis threatening a Sixth Extinction, while inspiring visitors to take action against climate change.
Unlock Adventure
Your Explorer Key unlocks the museum’s interactive exhibits and connects you to an online personalized page to continue your adventure at home.
Fossil Detectives Scavenger Hunt
Ready for a treasure hunt? Scan and track hidden fossils around the galleries with your Explorer Key! Use the leaderboard to track your fossils and see where you rank!
Mabel the Mammal's Adventure!
Calling all little explorers! Join Mabel on her exciting journey as you find 10 secret windows around our galleries, each one revealing the magical world of underground creatures and hidden wonders!
Immersive Experiences
Attractions
Reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates… oh my!
Come see our live animal exhibits and meet marine creatures at our interactive touch tank.
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.
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 (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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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.
LEARN MORESnack, 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!
Pterosaur Pterrace Playground
LEARN MORENature Trails
TRAIL MAP