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Downtown AquariumvsDenver Museum of Nature & Science
Downtown Aquarium and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Denver Museum of Nature & Science scores significantly higher than Downtown Aquarium. Denver Museum of Nature & Science is ranked #3 in Denver with positive reviews from 6 publications like Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Downtown Aquarium
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Where Where
Frommer's
700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211
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Fodor's "On the north side of the South Platte across from Elitch Gardens, this is the only million-gallon aquarium between Chicago and the West Coast." Full review
Lonely Planet "Denver’s old Ocean Journey Aquarium was sold in 2003 to a business that specializes in aquarium-themed restaurants." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This 1999 aquarium is distinguished by its focus on American river habitats." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Opened in 1999, this modern aquarium incorporates the sights, sounds and climate of simulated American and Asian river habitats, from their headwaters to the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Where "An entertainment and dining destination based around a pre-existing aquarium." Full review
Where "Visitors to one of the country’s largest aquariums can view more than 500 animal species, including otters, sharks, turtles, eels and fish of all kinds." Full review
Frommer's "New exhibits and a theme restaurant and lounge on-site. Residents include greenback cutthroat trout (the Colorado state fish), river otters, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and moray eels " Full review
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Fodor's Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Where
Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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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
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts." Full review
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A central room showcases Tom's Baby, at 135 ounces the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado.
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
