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Moraine Park Discovery Center (RMNP) — Estes Park, Colorado
Moraine Park Discovery Center (RMNP) in Estes Park: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Venue itself free — RMNP entrance pass required (standard pass $15–$35 per vehicle; RMNP annual pass $70).
AddressMoraine Park Discovery Center, in the Moraine Park area on Bear Lake Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO 80517 (no street number published by NPS)
HoursSeasonal — the NPS education page says late May to early October. Two NPS sources disagree about late-October opening (a park calendar snapshot showed 9am–4:30pm in late Oct 2026), so confirm current hours on the NPS visitor-centers page before visiting
PricesVenue itself free — RMNP entrance pass required (standard pass $15–$35 per vehicle; RMNP annual pass $70)
Price notesNPS publishes the standard pass as a $15–$35 range and does not break out the 1-day vs 7-day vehicle price on its fees page; a pass is required at all times. Children under 16 do not need an individual pass when entering on foot or bicycle. In the 2026 season a Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road reservation was also required 5am–6pm daily, May 22–Oct 18 ($2 processing fee, Recreation.gov only); the 2027 schedule had not been published at verification (Nov 2, 2026).
Age notesMuseum displays highlight park geology, glacial history, human history, weather and climate, and ecology (NPS education page) — the interpretive companion to the Moraine Park meadow next door, with restrooms and picnic tables nearby.
Suggested timeAbout 1 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed on the NPS pages checked.
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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.