Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum
See real dinosaur fossils in situ
Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum is a program by Gujarat Tourism for children aged 0 to 100, open to students across India. Enrollment stays open through the year, so your child can join anytime.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹70
Duration
One visit, typically half a day to cover the open fossil park and all ten galleries
Format
Individual
Time needed
A single day out; no ongoing commitment after the visit
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
About this opportunity
The Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum at Raiyoli is a visit to a real dinosaur excavation site, where fossils remain embedded in the rock, paired with a modern museum on Indian palaeontology.
Geological Survey of India teams found dinosaur bones and egg clutches here from 1981 onward, and the remains of at least 13 species have been recorded. The carnivorous Rajasaurus narmadensis was described from material collected in this area.
The museum covers about 25,000 square feet across ten galleries in the basement and on the ground floor. It holds around 40 dinosaur sculptures, a 3-D film on Rajasaurus narmadensis, a time machine walk-through, a 5-D theatre, virtual reality films and an interactive Dino fun zone built for children.
This is an open visit rather than a taught course. There is no enrolment, no syllabus and no assessment; visitors pay the published entry rate at the site and move through the fossil park and the galleries at their own pace. Gujarat Tourism lists registered tourist guides for the site for those who want a guided walk.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0 to 100 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to any visitor. The site publishes no age or grade restriction and no enrolment or selection process. Tickets are priced in bands, with a lower rate for children and a higher rate for adults and for foreign nationals. Visitors from any state may come; no residency rule applies.
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Benefits
- Walk over fossils still set in the rock
- Ten galleries on Indian dinosaurs and deep time
- 3-D film on Rajasaurus narmadensis
- Interactive Dino zone built for children
- Low entry cost at Rs 30 for a child
Academic details
Difficulty: Introductory
Skills your child builds
What your child will do
- Walking the open fossil park where fossils sit in the rock
- Viewing ten galleries of exhibits and films
- Watching the 3-D film on Rajasaurus narmadensis
- Trying the interactive Dino fun zone
- Optional 5-D theatre and virtual reality shows
How to apply
- 1Plan the visit on any day except Monday, the weekly closed day
- 2Travel to Raiyoli village near Balasinor in Mahisagar district
- 3Buy an entry ticket at the site counter for each visitor
- 4Pay separately at the counter for the 5-D theatre or virtual reality films
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Entry is Rs 70 for an adult and Rs 30 for a child, and Rs 400 for a foreign tourist. The 5-D theatre and the virtual reality films are charged separately at Rs 50 each, and use of a professional camera costs Rs 700. All these rates are published by Gujarat Tourism for this site and are paid at the site rather than booked in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child join Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum anytime?
Yes. Enrollment stays open through the year. Your child can join at any time.
Is Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum free?
No. The registration fee is ₹70.
Who can participate in Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum?
Children aged 0 to 100.
What will my child gain from Balasinor Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum?
Walk over fossils still set in the rock. Ten galleries on Indian dinosaurs and deep time. 3-D film on Rajasaurus narmadensis. Interactive Dino zone built for children. Low entry cost at Rs 30 for a child.
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