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

Map of CU featuring the Bruce Curtis Building (Museum Collections)

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.

Directions