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Open House

Monthly, first and third Saturdays, 12 noon-4 pm
Come join paleontologists in discovering Prince George’s County’s ancient past at Dinosaur Park! Join experienced paleontologists and volunteers on-site to interpret fossil deposits from the Early Cretaceous period  about 110 million years ago. Over the last 150 years numerous fossils of dinosaurs, early mammals, and flowering plants have been found at Dinosaur Park. Come visit and perhaps get a chance to participate in finding fossils from dinosaur times!

Program Activities

Dinosaur Park offers school and group programs. Groups will be limited to 40 participants.
Fee: Resident $300; Non-Resident $360

Participants will receive an introduction and orientation to the paleontological and cultural history of Dinosaur Park. A paleontologist and volunteers will introduce participants to park fossil deposits, what is found there, its significance, and provide an opportunity to see, touch, and find fossils. 
 
Depending on conditions, activities may include sifting, screening, sorting and searching of fossil bearing clay. These are hands-on activities that involve a moderate amount of work. Clay sifting is somewhat messy and appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes are a must. Program length is approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Programs and Facts
  • The park is open dawn to dusk seven days a week, but it is unstaffed except during open houses and scheduled programs. The fenced in pit area will be off limits during unstaffed periods.
  • Access within the fenced pit is prohibited unless supervised by staff or have a special permit issued by the Agency.
  • Park access and activities are weather permitting during open houses and scheduled programs.
  • Digging or removing any fossils is prohibited.
  • No one is permitted to bring personal tools or equipment.
  • No personal fossil collecting is allowed.
  • Portable toilet on-site.
  • No picnic areas or other amenities on-site.
  • Media, volunteer, and collection requests should be forwarded to Don Creveling at 301-627-1286, TTY 301-699-2544.