The CU Museum is closed until January 8, 2026.
During this time, collection visits will be available by appointment and other special access requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please email cumuseum@colorado.edu for more information.
Directions & Parking
The Vertebrate Collections are located in the MCOL/Bruce Curtis Building on the University of Colorado Campus. The MCOL/Bruce Curtis Building is located near the intersection of College Ave and Broadway in Boulder. Enter through the main entrance (pictured) and the collections are directly across the hallway through a large wooden door surrounded by natural history display cases. Please knock or ring the door bell for assistance.
Metered parking can be found along College Avenue and connecting side streets.