Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Always a fun place to be - got there pretty close to opening and parking was surprisingly decent despite construction. Entry staff were very helpful - and overall the museum is very spacious and lovely - only felt cramped a time or two. There is a little bit of everything for everyone here - and the special exhibits are always worth the extra money. Good fun for the whole family - been here before and I will definitely be back.

A Must-Visit Gem in Denver – 5 Stars! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is truly a standout attraction that offers something for everyone. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with stunning exhibits, immersive displays, and a sense of wonder that’s perfect for all ages. The museum’s layout is intuitive and well-designed, making it easy to navigate whether you’re with young kids, on a date, or exploring solo. The wildlife dioramas are beautifully crafted and lifelike, offering a deep appreciation for animals in their natural habitats. The gems and minerals exhibit is absolutely mesmerizing, and the space and dinosaur sections are always a crowd favorite. We especially loved the hands-on science activities and the rotating special exhibits, which keep each visit fresh and exciting. The planetarium and IMAX theater also provide amazing experiences that really elevate your visit. Staff and volunteers were friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share fun facts or help out. There’s also a great café with decent food and plenty of space to sit and relax. This museum is a perfect blend of education and entertainment, and we can’t recommend it enough for locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re into astronomy, archaeology, or animals, you’ll leave feeling inspired and curious about the natural world!

I don’t often write reviews for well-known and well-regarded places like this, but I have to for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! They have such fun and impressive exhibits for kids (and adults!) of all ages. They are inclusive, warm, and welcoming and somehow staffed with THE nicest people! My son is currently almost 2, which can be a hard age to find appropriate things and there is so much for him to do here! The space exhibit is enough to keep him entertained for hours, but he loves to run through the two floors of animals, and somehow, after many visits, we just discovered the Discovery area today and WOW! So many things for kids of his age as well as older and younger. I am beyond impressed by the attention to detail this museum offers to its visitors and how hard they work to make it a fun and engaging space! We will be members for life!

Ok now this was an incredible museum. So many things to see and learn. I could have spent hours here and not have gotten bored. Highly recommend setting aside some time to visit and make sure not to be in a rush! Now for my standard comments. Location is well kept and clean.

This is an incredible museum. It it 3 stories and full of all kinds of things to see. The gem exhibit is extensive. I love the wildlife exhibits. And there are incredible dinosaur exhibits as well.

We loved our time at this museum! Went at opening (9 a.m.) on a Sunday, parked right at the front and entered with no wait (we bought tickets in advance online). The Jurassic Oceans exhibit was amazing! Loved the lighting to reflect being in the ocean. We also really enjoyed the Angkor Empire exhibit, which had a ton of great information and interesting artifacts. The Gems & Minerals exhibit absolutely can’t be missed. Just keep in mind that the hallway is small and can get quite crowded. We also enjoyed all the wildlife exhibits. The health and space exhibits were more kid-focused and a bit too crowded to really dive in. We left around noon and found that 3 hours was the perfect amount of time to explore everything. Overall, we had a great time and learned so much!

Great museum! Loved our visit. The only negative is that the Egyptian display was closed when we were there for some reason, but we’ll go back to see it when it’s back open!

April 2025 Visited after more than 12-15 yrs.. That long ago so take my impressions with a little understanding. Weekday visit, 10:00am Entry (tickets bought ahead online). VERY fast entry, just walked straight as directed where our pre-printed tickets were scanned. At 10am, parking was tricky but, am sure, harder to find a spot had we arrived at 11am. Good crowd at 10am but, triple (worse) crowd an hour later. Definitely, a destination for school outings as a lot(!!!!) of kids. To enjoy the museum at leisure, I definitely recommend going on a weekend, avoiding the school trips. Only got tickets for Gen.Admission and my personal exhibition favorite was the Gates Planetarium and the Gems and Minerals. Would have wanted to browse around the Museum Shop but, decided to forego it. Bathrooms - very clean...or, maybe, just got lucky to go to one less frequented. Tip: A lot of bathrooms so, go to one far from the main halls/exhibitions. Construction/renovation work in many areas so, thankful that, upgrade is being done as it does feel needed. Hopefully, will revisit in a year.

This was my first visit to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science but my family are regulars - particularly my grandkids. When we arrived, both grandkids had special parts of the museum that they wanted to see first. They obviously "knew" the museum. My grandson is REALLY into dinosauers and loves all the exhibits in that part of the museum. On this particular day, the crowds in the dinosauer section were relatively light and he started talking with one of the volunteer docents. The docent spent a lot of time one-on-one with my grandson who, despite only being 4 years old, asked a lot of intelligent questions and actually carried on a good two-way conversation with the docent who was amazed at how much my grandson knew about dinosauers. The docent went above-and-beyond in the time he spent with my grandson. You could spend all-day here - there is so much to see and absorb. We spent over 3 hours and only scratched the surface. This is one of Denver's gem attractions.

My GF and I visited here through the Denver City Pass and it was well worth it. This exhibit has 3 floors and each floor has about 3 other rooms to walk through and learn more about rocks, animals, insects, and even health! Tickets range around $24 Parking was free! And they even have a cafe for you to order food and drinks if you get hungry.

We really had a good time today. Can't believe we actually stayed four hours and that's a lot for an active high strung 7 year old. I've noticed they added more interactive activities and exhibits for all and it's been a while since I explored the museum other than the featured exhibit but there is a discovery zone as well that my nephew/godson spent a bit of time at. The rainforest animal exhibit was also a hit for us as they actually had real animals and again interactive. I was very impressed that I renewed my membership that lapsed for several years. They also give military discounts.

I experienced the T. Rex IMAX and the planetarium show as well as walking around different exhibits. I really enjoyed the old school gemstone exhibit and the special poison exhibit. Buying tickets for a large group was a little confusing on the kiosk so then we had to go wait in line but other than that experience was pleasurable. I wish that the grab and go cafeteria had more gluten-free and vegetarian options besides salad.

The museum's latest temporary exhibit, Animals of the Rainforest, is an absolute delight and a must-see for nature lovers of all ages. Featuring a mix of live and carefully crafted replicated animals, the exhibit truly brings the lush biodiversity of the rainforest to life. We were fortunate to attend on the member preview night--a perk I always appreciate--and it gave us a chance to experience the exhibit in a more peaceful setting. The thoughtfully designed displays and informative signage made it easy to appreciate the fascinating creatures and their unique habitats. The clear star of the show is J.J. the sloth, who effortlessly captures the hearts of visitors with his endearing face. We watched him dine on a fresh salad before making way to the top of his tree for a nap. The exhibit does a great job highlighting the importance of rainforest conservation and the need to protect these incredible species. If you're considering a visit, don't wait! Highly recommended!

What a gem in Denver, Colorado! The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has been a favorite place to go of mine to learn about all kinds of topics ranging from mineralogy to astronomy, read a book, and/or get a ton of steps in. The price is a bit steep at around $27 per adult, but the amount of knowledge you can potentially walk out of there with is worth it, in my opinion. There are many staple exhibits such as the gem exhibit, space exhibit, dinosaur exhibit, Colorado wildlife, etc but there is also a rotating one located on the third floor. As of the date of this review, it is an exhibit about poison and all the rotating exhibits I've been to have been well-done. I would highly recommend walking over to City Park, which is pretty much attached to the museum, after your visit for a nice walk around a beautiful park.

This museum keeps me coming back. There's always something to see with their new exhibits. If you've never been, get there when they open to give yourself time to explore. We had the pleasure of off seeing their Poison exhibit and Rain Forest exhibit (with live animals) this time around. We always check back month to month to see what's new here as it's my favorite museum in Denver. Remember to take break! Grab a snack at their cafe and check out their awesome gift shop! Don't forget to check out Colorados famous "TEEN REX" too! You can see their paleontologists working on them and their theater has a movie about it!

This museum is such a great activity for all ages! They have an many different types of exhibits as well as rotating exhibits which keeps it interesting. The new exhibit: Animals of the Rainforest is so interesting and features live animals!! Highly recommend. Also recommended becoming members of the museum if you are local!

This is a cool spot for kids and adults. Lots of amazing details to learn about human, nature, earth and our history. The museum spans over four huge floors. My favorite areas were space and planets. I experience how astronauts operate in the ISS, smelled the air of some of our solar system planets. The mummies were another interesting section, covering the process of mummification and recent technologies revealing more about mummies. Colorado being hotspot for dinosaur fossils, there's a large section displaying recovered bones and structures. There's a window to the curving and recovery laboratory where we saw staff drill the bones out of the soil. We walked around rest of the sections that appeared decent to me. The food in cafeteria was so disappointing. The pizza had no real taste, cheese was blend. Was really hoping them to serve decent food since there's so much foot traffic. Museum is pretty clean. Staff around to help. Parking is free in the lot. During peak time might need to wait few minutes to find an empty spot.

There are a lot of great things to see and do at this museum! We spent hours learning about all kinds of things: space, rocks, poison, dinosaurs, etc. We were only visiting Denver for the weekend; if we lived in the area I am sure we would get a membership. We happened to visit on a free day and that was great. The view from the roof is amazing! There were some things that we were less than impressed with - there was a fitness exhibit that was supposed to be interactive, but unfortunately all the machines seemed to be broken, though none were labeled as such. There was a temporary exhibit about poison which I learned a lot from, it's very interesting information - but the exhibit itself seemed very dated and dusty and was not easy to interact with. I am tall so that helps me. There is an odd fantasy-spaceship section which - it is interesting, but it is a lot of buttons and levers and I'm not sure if they do things. It was intriguing as a creative space, but it was confusing. It was a large amount of space and my time might have been better spent in a different part of the museum. The most disappointing thing was the food. The cafeteria had closed earlier, so there were a few serve-yourself options similar to what you would find in a convenience store. I got a slice of pizza - it looked ok but the dough was raw. Our friend said the food in the cafeteria isn't much better and she wished she would have advised us to leave the museum and walk through the park and eat elsewhere. Like I said though, we did have a great time. There is a LOT of stuff here...maybe they could edit and update a little here and there to make things better.

Half of the exhibits interactive items don't work. Parents stand in the way of children or have no spacial awareness. They should work on capacity limits and it would give you a real opportunity to actually explore the museum. Heck I'd even pay for date nights if they ever sponsored adults only events. Would love to support the museum if they could actually keep everything functioning.

The museum caters to kids, but there is plenty for adults to enjoy. There are a lot of interactive experiences, especially on the second floor. I really liked the way the way the history of Earth was laid out and the information available. It really takes you threw a comprehensive look at the development of single celled organisms up to modern man. The dinosaur exhibit was very nice. I also liked the Orca exhibit which costs an extra $9 per person. I left that exhibit with a lot more knowledge of orcas. We liked the mummy exhibit too. I thought the space exhibit was more geared for children than adults. The geology exhibit was fantastic! Possibly the best I've ever seen! The food court was good. I got a pork loin BBQ sandwich, my wife got the quinoa cakes with BBQ sauce and my daughter got pizza. The food was better than most museum food. My daughter needed a wheelchair and the staff was very nice and accommodating. We rented one at the desk. I would highly recommend spending 3-5 hours at this museum. We skipped the second floor and spent 3 hours there, not including lunch.

Impressive in general and for the more temporary exhibits. Majestic views of the central skyline and Front Range. Rivals museums in metro-areas three or four times that of Denver. Notably, if the menu of the in-house restaurant does not appeal to you, you can load up the picnic carrier and shlep a lunch that more closely aligns with your expectations. Wonderful all around.

This has been such a wonderful addition to our family's memberships. It provides excellent sensory opportunities in the Discovery Zone, many fun exhibits for toddlers, and is a great winter or hot summer activity for our family. We go fairly regularly in the winter months and it's a great place to meet other family/friends. If you're local to the area, it's worth purchasing a membership. Individual tickets can be expensive depending on your family size and you could almost spend a membership fee on one visit. Get an annual pass instead.

Fun place for adults and kids in hot weather. Many exhibitions throughout 3 floors. Big cafe area on the main floor if you need to sit down. Lots hands on experience for kids. Bathroom everywhere. Great activity for a day.

Though I only got to spend about an hour and a half exploring the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I visited the museum at around 3 p.m. on a Friday with three other guests in mid-July. The museum was very busy. There were several special groups milling around and lots of children (as to be expected). I ordered one adult general admission ticket and one ticket to the Infinity Theater to watch the 45-minute 3D movie, "T. Rex." Altogether, my tickets were about $32. To get the most out of your money, I think you really need to set aside at least 3-4 hours for this museum. With an hour and a half before our 5 p.m. movie showing, we only got to check out the special, temporary Poison exhibit and the Prehistoric exhibit. Although we only saw two exhibits, we were really impressed with them both. There is a lot to interact with that we enjoyed even as adults. Often, museums like this can feel geared toward children only, but I think this museum is perfect for all ages. The Prehistoric exhibit was really great. The two-story exhibit walks guests through the start of life on earth through modern day. There are great visual and auditory displays and interactive, educational games in almost every room. Lots of fossils too! We wanted to visit the gift shop, but we unfortunately didn't have time to before our 5 p.m. movie showing. The museum closes at 5 p.m. Saturday through Thursday, so by the time our movie finished, we were all tunneled out a back exit to avoid guests sneaking into the museum itself. I'm not necessarily sure if I will seek out this museum the next time I'm in the Denver area, but if someone wanted to go, I'd be glad to join!

The museum has changed so much since my last review that I felt the need to update it. They have really turned it into a very kid friendly place. Most of the newer traveling exhibits are very interactive, and the standard galleries almost all have great spots for kids to interact. My son is 11 now and this is one of his favorite places to go.

A lovely museum with a wide range of exhibits for many ages and interests. I went on a Saturday and it was full of families with young kids. There is stimulation for both adults interested in science and learning new things and interactive elements for kids to explore. The color and ice age exhibits were there when I visited and both were quite cool. They even had color blind glasses for color blind people to experience natures colors.

Been coming here for roughly 30 years (whoa) and people of all ages will find something to enjoy here! Tons of areas that cater to young kids, but also lots of exhibits that are more adult centered (lots of reading, very quiet, etc). Recently visited the orcas exhibit (limited time only) and that was one of the more adult centered one. There's a grab and go, coffee shop, and restaurant. And of course a gift shop

Really enjoyed the museum of Nature and Science. Got to go up to the 4th and view the sun through telescopes. The Space exhibit was pretty awesome as is the dinosaurs. The view from the 4th floor observation deck is amazing.

Was in Denver recently visiting family and we decided to come spend some time at the museum. I've always loved a science museum and this one didn't disappoint. It was pretty large and had a lot of things to look at. The dinosaurs were probably the coolest part. I definitely recommend checking it out if you haven't.

Super excited to take 7 & 9 yr old and animal exhibits and dinosaurs are always good. Was told would get to hold or pet sloths and snakes in rainforest but nope- nothing out at all. In the health area, cards were given to run machines and nothing worked in there at all. Most had no directions or did not work . That area was sad. Loved the piano player. Like the option to grab snack if food and drink in the infinity 3D theater. Rocks and gems is nice. Pretty expensive but nice day.

i only come to this museum for the health exhibit because i collect my health stat papers. i liked how they printed the papers and i could hang them up on my wall. now they dont do it anymore so there is no point of coming. never coming again.

Our favorite family museum, our 8 year old and high schooler both still love it. The gem collection is fascinating and wonderful. They do a great job curating material and making it highly interactive.

I have the fondest memories of this museum when I was a kid and we came here on school field trips. They have kept a lot of it the same, the best part being the dinosaur exhibit. But they also have new exhibits and such fun interactive parts. It was so amazing to see kids play and interact and learn here. You can easily spend all day here so be sure to wear good shoes! This place has such a relaxed policy on outside food and drinks, which is amazing. You can bring your own food and drink, which you should do. You get a lot of steps in here and will need refreshments. The parking here seems limited, but they have a whole underground garage with 3 levels. And there is an elevator that brings you to the front of the building. They also have a cute gift shop, it's fun to look around when you're done and get a little souvenir of your time here. Also huge shout out to the Lafayette public Library, because of them, we got free entry and a discount on the goods inside. This is another reason to support your public library's! If you're visiting Colorado, I highly recommend checking this place out.

This Museum is still a 5 star experience for all ages. We have been visiting here as long as we have lived in CO. First as young adults, then as parents of small children, then as parents of preteens, not sure when actually next. But the first time on Yelp to review, as grandparents of small children with their parents in tow, including our son who had been here himself as a child. Now we are grandparents of teens, inlaws to their mother, who all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As did we. My favorite exhibit this time was BUGS, something new and bright and imaginative. And yet incredibly informative. I really enjoyed the "event space" for the Orchid Mantis, though all the BUGS came with space of similar style though a different color, each one unique. Some are cute, some are pretty, some are a bit "scary" like the spiders for some and the zombie wasps for others. We revisited some of the older wildlife dioramas, the dinosaur skeletons, the Space Odyssey. Some in our group signed up for the virtual reality space and enjoyed it. Some of these newer spaces require an additional ticket to participate. BUGS did as well as the Virtual Reality. It was not expensive but required using a kiosk with QR codes to reserve and pay. These are timed admissions so the exhibit does not get uncomfortably crowded. We ate lunch in the cafe which was fine. Not gourmet, but affordable with something for nearly everyone, including vegans and gluten free. Many summer child care and school groups of various ages were there on a Friday and they seemed to be truly enjoying themselves, as did their chaperones. We also saw other multigenerational vacationing families having as much fun as we did.

Blow your mind at the museum!! I had not been there in 20 years. We went to the planetarium too and saw the Pink Floyd show. Being at the museum was the perfect afternoon with family and friends. There is something there for everyone to activate their brain and entertain an interest. There is a nice food court and a coffee bar. The dinosaurs were amazing. The fossils were incredible. We ended up with a membership. Bathrooms were clean. Parking is on the lot. Great viewing areas of downtown Denver. The museum should probably not allow people to smoke pot in the planetarium. Allow may not be the right word but you know....

As a Denver native, I have always loved the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and everything they offer. But this Members Only Bash wasn't the best. It was supposed to start at 6 but the doors didn't open until almost 6:25 which caused huge lines to wrap both ways around the building. The parking lot was full and the traffic jam started on Colorado Blvd. Once we got into the building and got our tickets for the Bugs exhibit the crowds had spread out. There were long lines for everything so we didn't see any of the behind the scenes tours. Bugs was a great exhibit though and perfect for kids and adults. There were lots of activities and both staff and guests dressed up - which made it lots of fun. I really appreciated all the hand sanitizer dispensers ;) I think I'd prefer to visit on a weekday when it's not quite so crowded.

Planned on staying 1 or 2 and stayed 3. 5000 steps later we left very happy. We saw Flight of the Butterflies and Black Hole. The butterflies were incredible and I enjoyed Black Hole and learned some things. The place is huge! The painting of the backdrops in the dioramas made it hard to determine where things started and stopped. The health exhibit is a 'must do'. The crystal's unbelievable. The parking free!

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is RAD!! I took my two children (ages 7 and 9) expecting to have a fun hour or two, we spent over FOUR hours exploring the exhibits! The boys LOVED the massive dinosaur area - especially seeing the paleontologists working with actual fossils. I personally loved the gem and mineral area, especially the section with local Colorado gems (as a hiker, it is great to know what to look out for). The Ancient Egypt area was small, but interesting. We also enjoyed the special Bug exhibit that they had, it was set up very well. The space area was closed when we arrived, this was something that we were looking forward to, but the closure did not ruin our experience. My kids and I loved every minute of this experience and would be more than happy to come back again!

This is a great museum- and I am not a museum person! There are so many great exhibits here and plenty to interest children of all ages. The entrance fee may be a little steep especially if you also want to see one of the special exhibits or movie but seriously you can spend hours here. I was amazed that they let you bring in your own food and beverages. Of course there are some sections in which you are not allowed to bring anything consumables in with you.

Started going continuously this past January after we bought a membership and it was well worth it. After only a couple of visits it pays for itself. Yes, there are few movies and exhibits you have to pay for still. So much information! So much fun. My son is 2 1/2 and loves it. We go weekly. Staff is always friendly and attentive. Then they are right next to the zoo and city park.

Beautiful museum! Very educational, great layout and content. Loved seeing the dinosaur bones

Spent the entire day today here with our daughter and our niece and nephew. Visited the planetarium and the littles loved seeing Big Bird and Elmo in space! There is so much to see and do here - we all had a great time. Definitely a great family day out. And even the food in the cafe was exceptional compared to so many other science centers we've visited.

Came here with a group of friends for the incubator I'm in and it was a great experience I even got to see the movie which is amazing Definitely should come check it out. Several floors of a lot of interesting things

This is a great place to visit if you're in the Denver area! I unfortunately visited this museum on President's Day so it was crowded with children running around everywhere (since they didn't have school), but the attractions are worth coming to see! There is a color exhibit, a prehistoric area, an ancient mummy section, and animal artifacts everywhere! Also, the health science section intrigued me the most with anatomy facts and interactive areas good for both adults and children. The food at this museum is not bad! Because it was crowded, the lines were long and it was hard to see everything that was being sold, but the J Street food truck outside wasn't too too crowded and had good food. I ordered the chicken teriyaki bowl which was okay. The sauce was a bit overpowering but the broccolini helped cut through that richness. Other food options include the cafeteria which sold hotdogs, burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, and a salad bar.

Surprisingly fun museum with plenty of exhibits and things to do. Great food nearby and fun for kids as well. Not as busy as I thought it would be.

This is a great museum for not only kids, but also adults to visit! The adult ticket is $23 each without membership. I spent around two hours at the museum, which I think 2-3 hours is a realistic time for adults to see everything and kinda read through the text for every part of the museum except for the top floor special exhibition (which requires additional ticket and I didn't purchase) What I liked the most about this museum is that 1) the number of animal specimens is impressive especially large animals such as different bears and manatees; 2) it's set up in a very interactive way; 3) it has great view of the city park where you can take picture of If I go back I'd pick some off peak time to avoid huge crowds. The air gets a little stuffy too when there are too many people. However it doesn't change the fact that it's a great educational experience overall and made me understand/ more appreciative of the state that I live in Plenty of parking spots all around the park

Truly an amazing experience!!! There's something for every age group. The volunteers are extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. We ate at the cafe and the food was delicious. You even get 10% off if your a member. Which I highly recommend it if you plan on going more than once. We had a fabulous family outing!

So informative and interesting place to visit! I learned so much!! I recommend buying the Denver City Pass. I chose 3 attractions to visit and used one for this visit. Saved some money, I went to the museum website and reserved a time slot for entry. Once in, you can stay until closing. Parking is FREE! Yay! I found one of the last spots in the lot, parked, and walked in. They do have underground parking as well. So, there's plenty available! There are a couple of dinosaurs to greet you as you are by the parking lot garage. The building is so large and the inside is broken up into sections. Still, it's easy to get lost and there's lots of retracing steps to get to the next area even if you aren't lost. Be prepared to do quite a bit of walking! I really enjoyed seeing the interactive area in the Spaceship Astronave, the mining area with all the gems & minerals, the animal dioramas, Expedition Health, Hopi House. I got to create an impact crater and did some activities in the Expedition Health area. There's an extensive dinosaur (& other creatures) in the Prehistoric Journey section. I was happy that the Egypt area was free to go see. It was cool to see the sarcophaguses, human & animal mummies, and hieroglyphics. I also went into the exhibit with art by Konovalenko. There are some interesting pieces!! Even with all I saw, I don't think I saw everything! It was great to come here and take it all in! I visited 3 floors, each with great exhibits. I didn't pay to see anything extra. It's a good thing because I saw so much with my regular ticket!

Awesome and manageable day at the museum for adults and children. I decided to join as I intend to return to show out of town guest some of Denver arts scene. The love of nature and my grandsons' obsession with dinosaurs met this afternoon. I wanted to spend more time in some sections such as the rock and gems (see pics), but equally interesting were the birds. Diorama after diorama we were delighted with local species as well as those on other continents. And the planets... oh my! We didn't want to wait in line on half full tummies so we continued to other areas. The security, cleaning staff and information desk all were clean, staffed, and moved well within the crowd. This is a place I could visit two or three times a year to make sure I see it all!

Took a quick trip to Denver with my partner, both of us are huge museum geeks and this was a must visit on our list. On the day we went there were a lot of little children on field trips, which was both understandable (it was a Tuesday during school hours) and unfortunate (neither me nor my partner like kids haha). Despite this our trip was not dampened. Love the interactivity of most of the exhibits, makes for a unique and fun museum/leaning experience. Also: free parking! And all exhibits were included with ticket purchase which was a pleasant surprise

When visitng a new city, it's a MUST to check out multiple museums and one of them being the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! It has three large floors that has information about gems, minerals, dinosaurs, mummies, etc.! A really cool place to visit with friends, family, or even alone!

Absolutely loved this museum! This museum has something for everyone and of all ages.

I came to see the special exhibit "Bugs" presented by the Museum of New Zealand. It was very interesting with lots of stations covering flight, exoskeltons, venom and light refracting wings and body structures. Several large dioramas with patron interaction were presented. The kids in the exhibit were great to interact with. There was a section explaining the Maori understanding of the enviroment. I then walked to the west side and took elevator to level 4 (Anschutz Family Sky Terrace) for a great view of downtown. I briefly visited the North American Hall of Indian Cultures on the 2nd floor. It will be closed this summer to reimagine the hall to remove out of date stereotypes. I will be back when I have more time. Note, visitors no longer need timed tickets to gain admission. Timed tickets are only needed for special exhibits to reduce crowding.

One of the best nature and science museum we've been to. The building it self was well kept, modern, and clean. The staff were very friendly and helpful We had so much to see that it took all day for us to explore this museum. Very interactive for children and even adults and they offered so much for such a good price. We also loved the bug exhibit and how interactive it was for the kids

I love this museum. Everyone who works and volunteers is so happy to be there and help you enjoy your time. I found out today there is a 4th floor and they had telescopes to look at the sun. Great place for children and adults alike!

I thought this would be a great place to bring a friend visiting from out of town on a snowy day, but much to our dismay and my embarrassment, we quickly discovered that this museum is HEAVILY geared towards children. We spent a few hours walking around and exploring the exhibits, but there wasn't much to see that was geared towards adults. Most of the exhibits are elementary, hands-on (and high-touch zones) for children to have fun and hopefully learn something. It honestly felt like I was in an enclosed playground where children were given freedom to run amuck. (Amuck, amuck, amuck! Sorry, I had to. Iykyk). It's obviously a place where moms, parents, and nannies bring their kids to let them explore and get tuckered out for the day. Aside from the bombardment of the littles screaming and running around, there were a few exhibits that I enjoyed. The Gems and Minerals Hall on Level 1 is a favorite to check out. I like how when you're walking into the exhibit, it feels like you're walking down a mine shaft. The space is very enclosed, and therefore hot and stuffy, much like a real mine! There were lots of cool minerals and gems to look at. On Level 3 in the Anschutz Gallery, there was a traveling exhibit called Unseen Oceans organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York. My friend and I are both from coastal areas, so we wanted to check it out. Don't want to sound repetitive, but again, this was a very elementary level exhibit with minimal artifacts and fossils. Also on Level 3, there is an exhibit called Prehistoric Journey, which turned out to be one of my top two favorite exhibits to check out. This exhibit is two floors filled with dinosaur skeletons. As I was walking through and reading about the displays, I realized that the dinosaur skeletons are made up of a combination of real fossil bones as well as cast or replica bones. It was fun trying to find the ones with the highest percentage of real fossils. I also enjoyed seeing where these specimens were found, a majority of them having been found here in Colorado. Like others have mentioned in previous reviews, this museum hasn't changed much in the past 10 years (aside from the temporary and rotating exhibits). I most likely won't return unless it is to see one of their temporary or rotating exhibits that piques my interest. I may come back in May just to see the Jane Goodall exhibit - fully expecting it to be just as elementary as the others, and if I do, I will be going straight to that exhibit and leaving after I've seen it.

The premier place to learn, explore and spend time for all ages! A gateway to explore though time, space and ourselves in a fantastic interactive way that appeals to everyone. This family friendly experience leads its patrons through space, deep sea, dinosaur, Egyptian, mineral, health, world animals and Native American exhibits. Each exhibit is jam packed with info, interactive sections, and fantastic visuals that is sure to engage everyone. This large building that takes multiple hours to explore everything never disappoints. With rotating special exhibits sometimes new is always available. The museum is also host to IMAX screens and great educational videos that leaves me in awe of the world around us. For those who love to museums, this stop is a must in the area and will not disappoint!