Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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9 / 10

8 expert reviews

“This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts.”

– Michelin Guide

Fodor's Fodor's
"Founded in 1900, the museum has amassed more than 775,000 objects, making it the largest natural history museum in the western United States." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas." Full review
Where Where
"Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"The sprawling and popular Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a grand temple meant to inspire awe in kids from two to 90." Full review
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But if you're looking to add more to your visit, don't miss the planetarium and the IMAX for educational, visually-stunning shows.
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