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Museum · Denver, Colorado
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Museum in City Park with dinosaurs, animal dioramas, Colorado minerals, a planetarium, and mountain views from the park lake.
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About Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is in City Park, east of downtown. It is one of the largest natural history museums in the country, with exhibitions on paleontology, zoology, geology, space, and health.
The prehistory gallery displays dinosaur skeletons and fossils found in Colorado, arranged chronologically. The animal dioramas, with hand-painted backdrops, recreate landscapes of the Americas and other continents. The minerals room includes Colorado gold and rare crystals, and the planetarium offers shows about the sky and space.
From the museum entrance and the west-facing windows, the view stretches across the City Park lake to downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
In the morning, especially on weekends, when the museum fills up in the afternoon. A good option for cold days.
How to get there
By bus or car, about 5 km east of downtown, in City Park.
Tip
Check the planetarium showtimes on arrival, because sessions often sell out on weekends.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Denver Museum of Nature & Science
What does the Denver Museum of Nature & Science have?
Dinosaurs and Colorado fossils, animal dioramas, minerals, a planetarium and exhibits about space and the human body.
Is the museum good for children?
Yes, it has hands-on exhibits and child-friendly areas, plus the planetarium.
Where is the museum?
In City Park, about 5 km east of downtown Denver.