Experts' Choice Award Denver Museum Of Nature & Science
What the experts agree on
This sprawling City Park institution is one of the largest natural history museums in the West, with dinosaurs, fossils, and exhibits spanning six fields—plus hidden gnomes tucked into dioramas for sharp-eyed visitors of all ages.
“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 "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 "Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas." Full review
Where "Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. " Full review
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.
Frommer's "Dinosaur and fossil aficionados will love this top-notch natural history museum in City Park, and even the most casual fan of science will find something of interest here" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park." Full review
National Geographic "Fitting for a city that rests amid some of the world's most stunning natural wonders, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science houses exhibitions and collections that celebrate the natural..."
New York Times "The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, known for its kid-friendly exhibits on mummies, space, dinosaurs, gems and minerals, offers one of the city's best views of the mountains from its giant rear windows"
Lonely Planet "Winter is a great time to cozy up inside one of the Mile High City's museums like the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and History Colorado Center. Take this..."
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