4.5Denver Museum of Nature & Science(4.088 reviews) - Great Museum with Many Facets Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.See more..
4.5Butterfly Pavilion(725 reviews) - Butterflies, Butterflies, Butterflies Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Science Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Butterfly Pavilion has been part of the Colorado community since 1995 and is the first Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)-accredited, stand-alone, non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world, currently occupying a 30,000-square foot facility situated on an 11-acre campus. Frolic with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies in Wings of the Tropics, hold the famous Rosie the tarantula in the Crawl-A-See-Em, dive into the wonder of the coral reefs and other ocean invertebrates in Water's Edge, and and explore the unique and diverse invertebrate habitats that exist here in Colorado. Our mission is to foster an appreciation of invertebrates by educating the public about the need to protect and care for threatened habitats globally, while conducting research for solutions in invertebrate conservation. Beyond Colorado, Butterfly Pavilion conservationists are doing important invertebrate conservation projects around the world from Mongolia and Saudi Arabia to Tanzania and Indonesia.See more..
Explore hands-on exhibits about weather, climate, the Sun, the atmosphere, and art-science connections in this famous I.M. Pei-designed building. Other options: a wheelchair-accessible outdoor weather trail, guided tours for the public at noon on Monday/Wednesday/Friday except holidays, and a Guide-By-Cell audio tour (using your phone). Free admission, open 363 days a year. Hours: M-F 8am-5pm; Weekends & holidays 9am-4pm. Visit our website for information about your visit, including organized group tours and to find out about our two annual maintenance closure dates.See more..
4.5Fort Collins Museum of Discovery(258 reviews) - Good youth oriented, hands on museum Monday: Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is where history meets hands-on science. The exhibition gallery invites you discover the interconnectedness of everything from music and light, to flora and fauna, to bicycles and agriculture, and beyond. With an on-site Archive & Collections, Northern Colorado’s only 360° immersive theater, engaging programs and events, unique and local products in The Museum Store, a regular schedule of premier traveling exhibitions, and so much more – a full day of discovery awaits.See more..
Fossils - especially dinosaurs - from the area around Grand Junction showcase what life was like millennia ago.See more..
4.5Peterson Air & Space Museum(162 reviews) - Great Museum Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Historic Sites • Science Museums
The Museum preserves and portrays the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. From our barnstormer beginnings in the Roaring Twenties, through the daring exploits of our World War II pilots and into the modern space era, our exhibits are sure to capture your attention. The museum is open to the public even though the museum is on an active Air Force installation. All that is required is for non-military ID card holders and groups to call us or submit a request on our web site a minimum of one day in advance of your visit (before noon MDT) to arrange for a pass and detailed instructions (https://petemuseum.org/visitor-information/). A State or federal issued Photo ID is required for all Non-DoD visitors over 18. Drivers will need to have proof of insurance and registration for their vehicles. Non-US Visitors: allow an additional day.See more..
4.0Museum of the West(147 reviews) - Check out the Museum of the West Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • History Museums
The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. “Ride” in a stagecoach, “fly” a 1958 Cessna from Walker Field or gaze upon an ancient cup and ladle from the Anasazi. Study Ute and Fremont Rock Art, see the real firearms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon to experience western Americana at its best. The Sterling T. Smith Education Tower offers a 360° view of our impressive surrounding geography. Tower top displays include a working weather station, and provide information on downtown historic preservation efforts, regional archaeology and geology.See more..
The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience gives kids of all ages the opportunity to experience science-focused interactive displays, full-scale dinosaur fossil casts, hands-on exhibits with real dinosaur fossils, skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits, guided tours, and—for added family fun, value and lasting memories—a multi-story ropes course.See more..
4.0Powerhouse Science Center(80 reviews) - Neat place BUT......... Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums
The admission fee was not bad (21.00 for two adults and a six year old). The place was great for hands on experience. This is the Bad: Many of the exhibits are hands on and you can make items ,however, the items were not stocked so over half of the exhibits we could not do. Another horrible encounter was there was a bloody small chick with its face in the bedding (it was obvious it was not going to make it) crying for help and it was left for young children to witness...shame on you! Now, set those two bad vibes apart the place would be great for children to roam so I do not have to chase a six year old around.See more..
We create excitement for science, technology, engineering arts and math for kids 3-93 by offering creative hands-on experiences. Exploring wonders- Expanding Minds!See more..
4.0Georgetown Energy Museum(51 reviews) - Interesting History Monday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Science Museums
This is a fascinating tour of a 120 year old hydro-electric plant still in operation with original equipment. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. The facility is well maintained and filled with interesting artifacts. Tour is about 30 minutes and absolutely worth the visit! See more..
Immerse yourself in aviation. Located at one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation, the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery, an immersive aviation attraction, provides a behind-the-scenes experience that is sure to have you looking to the heavens. Explore interactive exhibits, see the latest in general aviation technology, hop into pilot-quality flight simulators, listen to the chatter from Centennial tower, and more. The Blue Sky Gallery is phase one of a three-phase buildout on Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight campus and focuses on the present and future of aviation.See more..
4.0Wild Bear Nature Center(1 review) - Small, but free! And educational! Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Children's Museums Wild Bear Nature Center is Boulder County's only all-ages non-profit nature center, open 7 days a week to the public. Wild Bear is free to visit, and regularly has special programs and camps throughout the year.See more..
