The glass west entrance front of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science above a lawn in City Park on a sunny day.

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a natural history and science museum in Denver's City Park, founded in 1900 as the Colorado Museum of Natural History and opened in 1908. Its halls cover dinosaurs and prehistoric life, wildlife dioramas, gems and minerals and space science, and the building also houses the Gates Planetarium and a large-format film theatre.

Good to know

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source dmns.org

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City passes that include this place. Sold for a whole trip, not for one visit.

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When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week

Mon09:00–17:00

Tue09:00–17:00

Wed09:00–17:00

Thu09:00–17:00

Fri09:00–17:00

Sat09:00–17:00

Sun09:00–17:00

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Denver Zoo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Denver Museum of Nature & Science?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

Is Denver Museum of Nature & Science included in a city pass?

Yes. Entry is included in Denver CityPASS.

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