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Please visit Museum From Home for virtual exhibits, programs, and activities to do from anywhere—many available in Spanish.
For updates on when the CU Museum will reopen and additional opportunities to engage, please join our email list or follow us on social media.  Facebook   Instagram
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Museum From Home

The CU Museum is going virtual! We're offering a wide range of online exhibits and resources for students, families, and community members.

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Exhibits

Featuring five exhibition galleries to explore natural and human history through engaging and interactive displays. Open seven days a week and always free!

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Family Programs

Take your curiosity on a play date. Free programs engage children and families throughout the year.

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Research and Collections

With nearly five million objects, the CU Museum houses the largest natural history collection in the region.

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Adult Programs

Engage with experts and artists while meeting others who share your passion for natural and cultural history.

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School Programs

Hands-on learning with real objects enriches the classroom experience. Check out our guided tours, workshops, and kit programs.

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Join our MFS Program

We offer a Master's of Science in Museum & Field Studies as well as a Professional Certificate for museum professionals and graduate students in other departments.

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Become a Museum Insider

Join us and become a part of the story. From exhibits and programs to research and collections, your support helps bring science and culture to life for current and future generations.

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Museum From Home Highlights

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Family Activities

Activities and projects for family fun at home.

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Upcoming Events

Join us online for lectures and programs.

Museum Unlocked

Museum Unlocked

Go behind the scenes of the CUMNH in our new podcast.

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Ways to Connect

Follow us on social media or join our mailing list.

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Wonder of the Week

Weekly blog featuring objects from our collection.

Featured Online Exhibits

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Horses in the North American West

Understand when, why, and how horses shaped human history by studying horse equipment and ancient animal bones. 

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Virtual Paleo Hall

Take an interactive 3D tour of Paleontology Hall with educational videos, photos, and information panels. 

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Snakes of Colorado

Snakes play an important role in the ecosystems in which they live. Discover all 29 species found in Colorado!

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Ross Sea: The Last Ocean

Explore the earth's most pristine ecosystem through the lens of photographer John Weller. 
 
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Art and Algae

Algae are a large and diverse group of aquatic organisms that are photosynthetic. Learn more through the art of 2020 Phycology students.

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Boulder Apple Tree Project

The BATP is a living resource that preserves the cherished place of apple trees in Boulder culture.

Family, Student, and Adult Programs

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Children and Families

Free programs and hands-on exhibits engage children and families throughout the year.

Family Days
Mornings at the Museum
Birthday Parties

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Students and Faculty

Check out our programs for lectures and workshops. Study or meet with students in the Biolounge. Use the museum for a class project!

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Faculty Using the Museum

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Adults

Engage with experts and artists while meeting others who share your passion for natural and cultural history.

AIA Lecture Series
Tree Walks

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Schools and Groups

Our guided programs are fun, interactive, and developed to address state and local school curriculum standards.

Field Trips
Schedule a Tour
Discovery Kits for the Classroom

Visit Us

Henderson Building
15th and Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309
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Contact Us

 303-492-6892 
 cumuseum@colorado.edu

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Become a Museum Insider

Join us today and support the Museum’s ongoing mission of research, education, and stewardship of the largest collection of natural and human history artifacts in the Rocky Mountain Region. Learn more about becoming a Museum Insider!

The CU Museum of Natural History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Museum of Natural History

Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309

 303-492-6892 
 303-492-4195
 cumuseum@colorado.edu

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