Connecticut Science Center
250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103
What to Expect
Ignite your curiosity at the Connecticut Science Center, where science comes alive with over 165 hands-on exhibits! Encounter a life-sized, roaring animatronic dinosaur that once roamed Connecticut and gaze up at a soaring Pterosaur. It’s an exciting, interactive adventure for the whole family, blending the wonders of the past with the innovations of the future.
The Prehistoric Experience
Features a permanent exhibit with a life-sized, animatronic Dilophosaurus, a dinosaur that lived in Connecticut 200 million years ago. The center also displays a soaring Pterosaur model and offers hands-on fossil dig experiences.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Dinosaur State Park
400 West St, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
What to Expect
Walk among giants and witness a moment frozen in time at one of the most significant dinosaur track sites in North America. Gaze upon 200-million-year-old fossilized tracks preserved under a magnificent geodesic dome, and explore interactive exhibits that bring the Jurassic world to life. It’s an awe-inspiring journey into Connecticut’s ancient past that will fascinate paleontologists of all ages.
The Prehistoric Experience
The park’s main feature is its geodesic dome enclosing a preserved trackway with over 750 early Jurassic dinosaur footprints. The museum also contains interactive exhibits, dioramas of Jurassic and Triassic environments, and collections of fossils.
Hours: Exhibit Center: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Park Grounds and Trails: Daily, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Fossil Falls Mini Golf
95 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT 06066
What to Expect
Putt your way through the prehistoric era at Fossil Falls Mini Golf! This exciting 18-hole course features massive, life-like dinosaur statues guarding the greens, from the mighty T-Rex to the horned Triceratops. Challenge your friends and family to a round of mini-golf where every hole brings a new dinosaur encounter, making for a fun and memorable outing.
The Prehistoric Experience
An 18-hole miniature golf course with a prominent dinosaur theme, featuring large statues of various dinosaurs, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex and a Triceratops, as course obstacles and decoration.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Friday – Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Jurassic Quest at Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382
Dates: October 31, 2025 to November 02, 2025
What to Expect
The world’s most popular dino event is coming to Mohegan Sun for a weekend of prehistoric fun! Immerse yourself in a world of life-like, animatronic dinosaurs, including an 80-foot Apatosaurus and a massive T-Rex. This incredible experience lets you dig for fossils, ride on the back of a dinosaur, and learn from expert dino trainers, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The Prehistoric Experience
A large-scale traveling exhibition with life-size animatronic dinosaurs. It offers a variety of family-friendly activities, such as dinosaur-themed rides, bounce houses, fossil digs, a fossil science exhibit, and interactive shows with baby dinosaurs and raptor trainers.
Hours: Friday: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The Children’s Museum
180 Mohegan Drive, West Hartford, CT 06117
What to Expect
Embark on a Jurassic journey right in your own backyard at The Children’s Museum! This family-friendly destination offers a delightful ‘Dinosaurs in Your Backyard’ exhibit where kids can become junior paleontologists, digging for fossils and chasing dinosaur footprints. It’s a perfect blend of playful exploration and educational discovery, making the ancient world accessible and exciting for young learners.
The Prehistoric Experience
The ‘Jurassic Journey’ exhibit explores the legacy of dinosaurs that once roamed Connecticut. It features hands-on activities, including a fossil dig pit, dinosaur footprint tracking, and displays of fossils and bones.
Hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
The Dinosaur Place at Nature’s Art Village
1650 Hartford-New London Turnpike, Oakdale, CT 06370
What to Expect
Step back in time for a prehistoric adventure at New England’s largest dinosaur-themed park! Explore over a mile of serene nature trails inhabited by over 60 magnificent, life-sized dinosaurs. With a giant splash pad, a challenging maze, and multiple playgrounds, it’s a full day of roaring fun for the whole family.
The Prehistoric Experience
Features over 60 life-sized dinosaur statues along 1.5 miles of nature trails. Additional attractions include the T-Rex Tower playscape, a dinosaur-themed maze (A-MAZE-asaurus), and an animatronic Dilophosaurus encounter.
Hours: Open daily April through November, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (weather permitting). Last entry at 5:00 PM. Closed on Easter and Thanksgiving.
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
170 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06511
What to Expect
Prepare to be amazed at the Yale Peabody Museum, home to one of the world’s most important collections of fossils and natural history. Stand in the shadow of towering dinosaur skeletons in the magnificent Great Hall of Dinosaurs and marvel at the epic ‘The Age of Reptiles’ mural. Recently reopened after a stunning renovation, the museum offers a breathtaking and educational experience for all.
The Prehistoric Experience
The museum’s Great Hall of Dinosaurs features numerous fossil skeletons, including a juvenile Apatosaurus and a Stegosaurus. It is also home to the famous 110-foot-long ‘The Age of Reptiles’ mural. The collection contains many significant paleontological specimens.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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