This museum is one of the city's most popular attractions, drawing almost two million visitors a year. There are permanent displays on North American Indians, Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs, and minerals, all stunningly detailed and vast. The museum also hosts such traveling exhibits as 'Ramses II,' and 'Imperial Tombs of China'. An IMAX Theatre, gift shop and cafe are also on-site.
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Disclaimer: I have not been back here since I graduated high school in 1984. This place made my high school years very special. Before I even tried pot,...
better than the real stars in the sky!
Like many Planetariums, Gates is inherently great but in many ways Gates separates itself in quality and style. Gates Planetarium is huge. Most people...
A great way to spend a day!
This is a great way to keep everyone entertained for multiple hours--and you'll need a few to see even just a little of all the ...
lots of variety
lots of great things to check out, especially the discovery zone kids' area on the second floor! there are great interactive exhibits all throu...
“Its a full day.”
A very good science museum. The hands on space portion is exceptional. They even have an area where an individual in a space suit pretends to b...
“Don't go there if you're over 15”
I believe the kids (and there were so many kids there) enjoyed it, but it's quite boring for adults. They have a bit of everything - nature, sp...
“Standard science museum - but a fun afternoon”
Our family (2 adults, kids age 6 & 3) spent the afternoon at the Denver Nature/Science museum. Our kids loved the kids' room - with all the han...
“Look and see, not touch and do”
My family attended the museum during a family reunion. I think there are great parts, but not a ton of hands on activities if you have younger ...
“So Much Fun!!”
I went here with my Fiance, a little worried that we would be out of the age group for this attraction. However, we spent hours here and loved ...
“2nd Review: More detailed and Recent”
-First or all, if you're gonna visit a Museum of Nature and Science, you must see an Imax movie or a planetarium movie or both. We usually do b...
We can't wait to go back, it was awesome
This place is awesome, we took our kids there and they had a blast. The best part is that MILITARY IS FREE ADMISSION. I would recommend the p...
Very nice, LOTS of Dinosaurs
The staff/volunteers are very friendly and helpful. Really cool "Lifestyle" exhibit personalized to each visitor if elect to partake. Lots of...
Fun Place
We had a good time at the Museum. If you plan to do the museum, the Imax, and the Planetarium, be sure to plan on being there from open to clo...
This is a great museum
I love going to this museum because it is so interesting. I have been there twice on school field trips and the teachers like taking us because...
EXCELLENT!!!
The whole family enjoyed the museum, the family age range 10-42 years. Great information, exhibits and overall presentation. The Life Hall wa...
What a learning experience!
This was a great place to take our children. They did not realize at the time that they were learning new things and was very intreged by many ...
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