Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Museum Denver, Colorado, United States
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What to expect

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a municipal natural history and science museum that offers a variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities to help visitors learn about the natural history of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The museum has a collection of over one million objects, including natural history and anthropological materials, as well as archival and library resources. It provides programming in six main areas, including anthropology, geology, health science, paleontology, space science, and zoology, and offers ongoing professional training workshops for teachers. The museum is a great place for families to visit, with over 300,000 students and teachers visiting with school groups each year, and it also has science outreach programs and distance-learning opportunities for families, schools, and surrounding communities

Plan your family visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science with these blog insights 👇

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Best Things to Do in Denver with Kids | Denver Family Vacations

Best Things to Do in Denver with Kids | Denver Family Vacations
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Prehistoric Journey exhibit and saw dinosaur bones

Highlights: Our children loved the water area and the outdoor Adventure Forest were a hit with the kids ✨

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The Perfect Colorado Road Trip for Families

The Perfect Colorado Road Trip for Families
This family's experience:

Activities: We had fun exploring the interactive exhibits, learning about space and enjoyed the live demonstrations. We also saw a planetarium show and an IMAX movie

Highlights: The kids loved the interactive exhibits, especially the space wing. They also enjoyed the live demonstrations and the planetarium show. It's a great museum for all ages ✨

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Navigating the Best of Denver with Family

Navigating the Best of Denver with Family
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, exploring the various exhibits and learning about science and nature

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the hands-on exhibits and the planetarium show ✨