Denver Museum of Nature & Science, City Park
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

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  • 4.717k reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

A hands-on natural history destination with spacious, lively galleries, a planetarium and IMAX theater. Expect immersive exhibits on dinosaurs, space and Colorado ecology — great for families, curious adults and school groups looking to learn and explore. Visit for interactive displays, rotating special exhibitions and opportunities for photography and discovery.

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science in short

When is Denver Museum of Nature & Science open?

Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM; Fri 9 AM–9 PM; Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit Denver Museum of Nature & Science?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Denver Museum of Nature & Science indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does Denver Museum of Nature & Science cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is Denver Museum of Nature & Science?

2001 Colorado Blvd,Denver, CO 80205.

Right now · 10:45 am

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

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Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
9 AM–5 PM
tuesday
9 AM–5 PM
wednesday
9 AM–5 PM
thursday
9 AM–5 PM
friday
9 AM–9 PM
saturday
9 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
9 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 Denver Museum of Nature & Science
  2. 2 Denver City Park · 10 min
  3. 3 Denver Zoo · 12 min
  4. 4 Denver City Park Pavilion · 13 min
  5. 5 Honey Hill Cafe · 15 min
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205(opens the map)DirectionsTo City ParkCall+13033706000Websitedmns.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 17k reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Weekend outings
  • Art installations
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Lively
  • Spacious
  • Casual
  • Family friendly
  • Tourists
  • Solo friendly

Around City Park

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Jacket until 12 pm. Light layer from 12 pm.

Your full outfit
  • JacketUntil 12 pm
  • Light layerFrom 12 pm

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.