The Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis is a paleontology museum and active fossil dig site that runs summer youth programs. Its Kids' Dig gives ages 6-13 two days of prospecting, digging and fossil prep; Dig for a Day is open to ages 3 and up with a guardian; and older kids can join the Dinosaurs Academy. Programs run from late May through mid-September.
Sessions & rates
| Session | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shovel Ready - Afternoon Session1:00pm – 4:00pmRegister → | May 25 – Sep 6, 2026 | 3–13 | $80/day | Open |
| Dig For A Day8:00am – 4:00pmRegister → | May 25 – Sep 6, 2026 | 3–13 | $150/day | Open |
| Shovel Ready - Morning Session9:00am – 12:00pmRegister → | May 25 – Sep 6, 2026 | 3–13 | $80/day | Open |
Adult (age 13 and over) $150.00; Children (12 and under) $150.00
open to all ages, accompanied guardian required under 18
Grandparent(s) $375.00; Grandchild $375.00, per person
Availability shown as of Aug 14, 2026.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Wyoming Dinosaur Center directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★PhilipPretty amazing place considering it's kind of in the middle of nowhere ( sorry Thermopolis.. Nice little town). Great variety of fossils and well explained. Truly interesting
★★★★QuietTimeCute little dinasour museum with a small gift shop. They have a decent amount of displays to look at. It's a little overpriced though for how small it is.
★★★★★Ana GarciaThis place had lots of different exhibits and unique items that I had not seen at other museums. Gift shop also has lots of items to take as souvenirs.
★★★★★Olivia DuezI really love how they built the entire dinosaur but would have the bones labeled as to what was real and what wasn't. They even had in the description what was a replica of a real one that wasn't there. In the real plastered remains they would have everything labeled so you wouldn't get confused (for the dinosaurs that weren't laid out in the "correct" postions). If you have children, friends, or family who are really into dinosaurs I highly recommend taking them in to look around. My only complaint would be the lack of unique adult t-shirts.
★★★★Jenay McCordIf you have a dino obsessed toddler this is a cool stop. A little pricey for how small it is, but watching my kids explore and see the displays was worth it. No wait time, accessible, and informative. Restrooms were clean and had pretty awesome artwork, and they had a little concession area too.