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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

2001 Colorado Blvd · Denver, CO

Why you should go…

This is one of the country's larger natural history museums, with dinosaur halls, a space exhibit, an IMAX theater, and the Gates Planetarium. The Coors Mineral Hall holds one of the best gem and mineral collections in the Rockies. It sits at the edge of City Park, an easy add-on with the Denver Zoo next door.

  • #dinosaurs
  • #planetarium
  • #science
  • #family-friendly
  • #city-park

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Denver Museum of Nature & Science, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Family Favorite

    Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

    $25–$50

    A conservation-focused zoo in City Park with thousands of animals across naturalistic habitats.

    0.5 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

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    Denver Botanic Gardens

    Under $25

    23 acres of themed gardens and a glass conservatory in the middle of the city.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Molly Brown House Museum

    Under $25

    The Victorian home of Titanic survivor Margaret 'Molly' Brown, restored to its 1910s appearance.

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  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Colorado State Capitol

    Free

    A gold-domed 1894 capitol building exactly one mile above sea level, with free public tours.

    2.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Denver Art Museum

    Under $25

    A striking titanium-clad building holding one of the country's best Indigenous American art collections.

    2.6 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Dinosaur Resource Center

    Under $25

    Fossil museum with 40-plus mounted dinosaur and marine reptile skeletons plus a working fossil lab.

    52 mi awayMore like this