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Explore science at the source, see incredible specimens from around the globe, hear famous artists and noted scholars speak about their work, or enjoy a roundtable discussion at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

With one of the most extensive and respected natural history collections in the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, we are one of the top university natural science museums in the country.

Now Showing in Our Galleries
Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, Landscapes Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, Landscapes
View a spectacular collection of historical and contemporary Navajo textiles from the Joe Ben Wheat Collection.
Weaving Memory: Monotypes by Melanie Yazzie Weaving Memory: Monotypes by Melanie Yazzie
An intimate exhibit of prints by CU faculty artist, Melanie Yazzie. Her work is inspired by the textiles in the Joe Ben Wheat Collection and memories of Yazzie's childhood with her grandmother, a Navajo weaver.
Paleontology Hall BioLounge
Come have a cup of coffee and explore our newly redesigned and reopened biology exhibit, a changing space featuring cabinets of curiosities, live presentations, and comfortable lounge space.
Paleontology Hall Fossils: Clues to the Past
We invite you to explore our Paleontology Hall and the exhibit Fossils: Clues to the Past to see how fossils are studied and what things can be learned from them. Highlights include a Triceratops skull and a mounted Pteranodon skeleton.
Evolution: Here and Now Evolution: Here and Now
Join us as we look at the research of six University of Colorado-Boulder scientists who are approaching the study of evolution from six vastly different directions.
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Object of the Month!
Find out about the stars of our collections. Each month we spotlight one of the rarely seen Museum treasures.
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