Shop during Park hours. The Bookshop offers a wide range of quality items including:

Books & DVDs

Dinosaurs, Geology, Paleontology, Natural History, and Conn. State Parks: guide books, reference, pictorial and more—for all ages.

Fossils & Minerals

Quality fossils and minerals, and a selection of beautiful jewelry featuring amber.

Toys, Games & Dinosaur Models

Fun for all ages.

Caps, Tee-shirts & Bags

Clothing and accessories for children and adults.

How to Order

Call 860-257-7601 to place an order.

MasterCard and VISA purchases are accepted. Have your account information available.

Or mail a check or money order, payable to FDPA, to:

FDPA Bookshop,
Dinosaur State Park
400 West Street,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Members of Friends of Dinosaur Park and Arboretum, Inc. (FDPA) receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Join FDPA today!

Official Pictorial Souvenir
of Dinosaur State Park
Window into the Jurassic World

Window into the Jurassic World - published by the Friends of Dinosaur Park and Arboretum, Inc.

Window into the Jurassic World: Our recently published pictorial souvenir guidebook and historical reference has all the answers to your questions about Dinosaur State Park, including: the geologic history of Connecticut's Central Valley, our exhibits, the history of the Park, and much more.

Author: Nicholas G. McDonald

Photographer: Richard Bergen

PRODUCT DETAILS

 

 

Step into the Early Jurassic: A 25-minute film on DVD, about the trackway at Dinosaur State ParkBooks & DVDs:
Step into the Early Jurassic

Step into the Early Jurassic: A 25-minute film on DVD about the trackway at Dinosaur State Park and how it originated, and the geology of the Connecticut Central Valley. Only $10!


amber-necklaceFossils & Minerals:
Amber Jewelry

Quality fossils and minerals, and a selection of beautiful jewelry featuring amber.

Amber is a fossil resin formed millions of years ago from a sticky fluid that oozed from the bark of evergreen trees. Usually yellow, orange, or brown, most amber is transparent or translucent and takes a fine polish, ideal for jewelry.

 

Dilly the Dilophosaurus - available only at Friends' Bookshop, Dinosaur State Park, Rocky Hill, CTGames & Toys:
Dilly the Dilophosaurus

Dilly the Dilophosaurus: A cuddly dinosaur designed exclusively for the Friends' Bookshop. Only $5.99.

 

t-shirtCaps, Shirts & Bags:
Tee-shirt

Description, price and PRODUCT DETAILS to come