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University Attractions
Museums, Galleries, and Facilities CU Art Galleries Exhibitions of major national and international art, as well as work by regional artists and students, may be found in the CU Art Galleries. The galleries are also home to the Colorado Collection, a state-owned resource of some 5,000 works ranging from drawings by old masters to contemporary prints and photographs. The Colorado Collection has been the primary source for the national award-winning cultural outreach/touring program, CU This Summer, and 300 selected works from the Colorado Collection may be viewed online. Location: Sibell-Wolle Fine Arts Building Phone: 303-492-8300 Web site: Includes gallery hours, directions, and more information on exhibits. CU Heritage Center The unique history of CU-Boulder is secured today in the Heritage Center on the third floor of Old Main. Stories of CU-Boulder's past and present are told through photographs and displays. Seven galleries exhibit memorabilia including chemistry Professor Tom Cech's Nobel Prize; photographs of the first graduates in 1882; the College of Engineering and Applied Science flag and CU football carried by alumnus Ellison Onizuka aboard the ill-fated flight of the space shuttle Challenger; and the baseball, bat, and glove used by former student Robert Redford in The Natural. Location: Third Floor, Old Main, Norlin Quadrangle Phone: 303-492-6329 (Special tours may be arranged) Web site: Includes hours, ongoing exhibits, and CU history. CU Museum of Natural History Considered one of the top comprehensive university museums of natural history in the U.S., the CU Museum of Natural History contains four million biology, anthropology, and geology research specimens. The museum also sponsors lectures, classes, tours, and workshops for all ages and interests. Exhibits include fossils, animals of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, and ancient Southwestern cultures. Location: Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway Phone: 303-492-6892 Web site: Includes events calendar, information on exhibits, hours, gift shop, and more. Fiske Planetarium With seating for 210 in its star theatre, Fiske Planetarium is the largest facility of its kind between Chicago and Los Angeles. The planetarium is equipped with a Zeiss Model VI star projector and an automated projection control system that operates hundreds of projectors. It has the capacity to present over a dozen prerecorded star shows at any given time. In addition to its use as a teaching facility for astronomy and other classes, the planetarium staff also offers star talks, star shows, laser shows, and space science presentations to school children and public audiences. Location: Corner of Regent and Kittredge Loop Phone: 303-492-5002 Web site: Includes stars shows, directions, tour information, and laser shows. Sommers-Bausch Observatory Located on the Boulder campus, the Sommers-Bausch Observatory has 16-, 18-, and 24-inch aperture Cassegrain telescopes for all astronomy classes and for graduate student research. Ancillary instrumentation is available for direct imaging and spectroscopy, and includes CCD cameras and computers for data processing. The observatory is open to the public on Friday evenings for viewing of planets, stars, and nebulae, as weather permits. Call the observatory at 303-492-6732 for more information. Location: 2475 Kittredge Loop Drive Phone: 303-492-6732 Web site: Includes schedules, hours, contacts, and public information/special events. Libraries "Enter here the timeless fellowship of the human spirit." These words above the west entrance of Norlin Library invite visitors to connect with the extensive services and resources available throughout the campus library system. The central library (Norlin) and five branch libraries (Business, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Math/Physics, and Music) contain collections of more than 11 million books, periodicals, microforms, and other materials. The separately administered Law Library is located in Fleming Law. Location: East end of Norlin Quad Phone: 303-492-8705 Web site: Includes hours, maps of library floors, links to branches, and online searches. University Memorial Center More than 25,000 people use the University Memorial Center (UMC) each day as a gathering place, restaurant, and shopping center. The UMC also houses the CU Book Store, a branch of the U of C Federal Credit Union, a travel agency, and a video rental service. In addition, there are concerts and guest lectures in the Glenn Miller Ballroom, movies in the Forum Room, and local bands perform in Club 156. The Connection has bowling, pool tables, and an arcade. Location: Corner of Euclid and Broadway Phone: 303-492-6161 Web site: Includes hours, basic information, food services and catering, student groups, and more. |
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