UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MUSEUM

BOULDER, CO

The University of Colorado Museum in Boulder, Colorado, is a public museum dedicated to the education and exploration of the natural world. Located on the University of Colorado's Boulder campus, the museum is housed in a two-story building that features interactive exhibits, educational programs, and a research library.

The museum's permanent collection consists of more than 1.2 million objects, including artifacts related to anthropology, geology, zoology, and paleontology. Notable pieces include a full-size mastodon skeleton, a display of dinosaur bones, and a variety of fossils. The museum also houses several rare and unique specimens, including the first discovered fossilized remains of a saber-toothed cat.

In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also hosts a variety of special exhibitions throughout the year. Recent exhibitions have featured topics such as the history of Native Americans in Colorado, the evolution of the human brain, and the ecology of the Rocky Mountains.

The museum also serves as a hub for educational programs, hosting classes and lectures for students of all ages. The museum's outreach program brings its exhibits and artifacts to local schools and libraries, providing students with a unique learning experience.

The University of Colorado Museum provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the natural world and discover the wonders of science and nature. With its extensive collection, engaging exhibits, and educational programs, the museum is an invaluable resource for the Boulder community and beyond.

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BOULDER CO. US MID #8400800012

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 3034926892
• website: http://www.colorado.edu

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO MUSEUM
15TH SAINT AND BROADWAY ST
BOULDER
CO
80309

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