VISIT THE DISCOVERY CENTER
Discover Utah's Canyon Country at the Canyon Country Discovery Center!
The Canyon Country Discovery Center offers hands-on educational experiences about the Colorado Plateau through learning stations (exhibits), adventure education field trips, workshops, citizen science projects and classes on our campus and throughout the Colorado Plateau.
OUR CAMPUS
Our building incorporates an energy-efficient technology design derived from the Colorado Plateau’s natural and human cultures: a circular visitor's center exhibit hall connects to a south-facing rectangular building with a classroom, conference space, kitchen and staff offices. The Canyon Country Discovery Center is located in Monticello, Utah, a gateway to Utah’s iconic Canyon Country.
Our Canyon Country Discovery Center campus includes:
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Conference Space
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Exhibit Hall
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Gift Shop
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Commercial Kitchen
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Classroom and Research Lab
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48-acres of juniper, piñon and sagebrush.
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Trails for leisurely hikes or snowshoeing.
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Covered Picnic Pavilions.
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Observatory for Dark Sky Discovery
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Climbing Wall
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Nature Playscape
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Wetlands and Pond
CANYON COUNTRY DISCOVERY CENTER
1117 N. Main St.
Monticello, UT 84535
(435)587-2156
(800)525-4456
HOURS
Tuesday - Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Please note, to ensure safety guidelines and physical distancing, there may be a delay in admission to the Discovery Center. Please call ahead to reserve your time.
Masks are required for entry.
REGULAR ADMISSION
Adults - $10
Children (12 & Under) - $6
Seniors (65+), Military, & Students - $8
Annual Household Membership - $40
LOCAL ADMISSION
San Juan, Grand, Dolores, and Montezuma Counties:
$2 Discount on all single-entry admissions