Shop during Park hours. The Bookshop offers a wide range of quality items including:
Dinosaurs, Geology, Paleontology, Natural History, and Conn. State Parks: guide books, reference, pictorial and more—for all ages.
Quality fossils and minerals, and a selection of beautiful jewelry featuring amber.
Fun for all ages.
Clothing and accessories for children and adults.
Come in and browse our extensive collection of quality items, including fossils and minerals, dinosaur models, reference books, DVDs, posters, toys and games, jewelry, clothing and accessories. Shop during regular Park hours. The Exhibit Center houses the Bookshop and is open throughout the year: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed Mondays. It is wheel-chair accessible. You do not have to purchase an Exhibit Center admission if you are only visiting the Bookshop.
Call during regular Park hours. VISA and MasterCard purchases are accepted. Have your account information available. For orders or more information, call the FDPA Office at 860-257-7601
Write out your order and include a phone number and/or e-mail address in case we need to contact you about your order. Mail a check or money order, payable to FDPA, to:
FDPA Bookshop
Dinosaur State Park
400 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
The Bookshop is owned and maintained by the Friends of Dinosaur Park and Arboretum, Inc. (FDPA). Bookshop items are specially selected for their quality and value. When you shop at the Bookshop, you support the educational mission of the Friends. All profits from the Bookshop are used to fund programs, exhibits, arboretum plantings, publications, and equipment at the Park. Join FDPA today!
Members of Friends of Dinosaur Park and Arboretum, Inc. (FDPA) receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases.
New Member Discount - Those who join the FDPA via the website will receive a one-time 20 percent discount. Join and print out our special coupon. Join FDPA today!