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Get ready to travel 66 million years back in time!
Guests may make a general admission reservation by selecting a visit date and entry time during purchase. Premium add-on availability is based on your entry time. Due to popular demand, we highly encourage guests to book tickets in advance as we cannot guarantee walk-up availability.
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Ticket Pricing & Information
Explorer
Ages 13+
$29.00
Jr. Explorer
Ages 3-12
$24.00
Toddler
Ages 2 and under
Free
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH GENERAL ADMISSION
All-Day Access to the Cretaceous World Galleries
Interactive Fossil Scavenger Hunt
Critter Cove Live Animal Exhibits
Hands-On Learning in Discovery Forest
Collections & Conservation: Behind the Scenes of Paleontology
Outdoor Exploration of Playground & Nature Trails
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Virtual Reality Experience
Join us for this epic free-roaming 360 adventure! Visitors will travel back in time to 66 million years ago, right before the cataclysmic asteroid impact that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs. You and your teammates are on a mission to collect scientific samples from Cretaceous creatures - but be careful not to get too close! VR experience lasts approx. 15 minutes and are offered in groups of up to 4 visitors.
For safety reasons, guests must be at least 56 inches tall for this experience.
+$25.00
per ticketed guest
Quarry Fossil Dig Experience
Dig for real fossils and uncover the ancient past in this 75-minute hands-on adventure, guided by our Fossil Guides. Guests 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Be prepared to get dirty - clean-up stations are available, and a change of clothes is recommended if visiting the museum afterward. The quarry is currently closed for the winter. Stay tuned for a Spring 2026 opening date.
Closed for the Season
Spring Date Coming SoonMuseum Hours & Location
Open Every Day 10-5pm • Closed 11/27, 12/24, 12/25, & 1/1. On 11/26 and 12/23 we close at 1pm.
856-284-DINO(3466) • Phone Support Available 10-4PM
66 Million Mosasaur Way, Mantua, NJ 08080
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