The revitalized BioLounge and the Shaped by Colorado exhibit at the Museum of Natural History.

The Museum of Natural History Institute has reimagined its public spaces, expanding its role as a gateway to CU Boulder research and innovation.

The newly transformed galleries combine interactive design and state-of-the-art technology to showcase campus research, support symposia, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and engage the public with scientific discovery.

Home to more than five million objects, the museum collection is the largest of its kind in the Rocky Mountain region. Expanded programming brings new ideas into view, revealing how the history of biological innovation inspires today’s discoveries.

The revitalized BioLounge serves as a campus space for study, collaboration and displays of research, collections and sustainability initiatives.

“The Museum has always connected people with discovery,” said Museum Director Nancy Stevens. “These revitalized spaces strengthen that role by bringing research, collections, and community together so more people can experience the impact of CU Boulder’s scholarship and creativity.”