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Explore science at the source, see incredible specimens from around the globe, hear famous artists and noted scholars speak about their work, or enjoy a roundtable discussion at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

With one of the most extensive and respected natural history collections in the Rocky Mountain and Plains regions, we are one of the top university natural science museums in the country.

Now Showing in Our Galleries
Silavut: Inuit Voices on Our Changing World Inuit Voices in a Changing World
Learn about Arctic climate and how scientific research and Inuit knowledge work together to illuminate our understanding of climate change.
Evolution: Here and Now Evolution: Here and Now
Join us as we look at the research of six University of Colorado-Boulder scientists who are approaching the study of evolution from six vastly different directions.
Return of the Corn Mothers Return of the Corn Mothers
Visit this unique exhibit of portraits and stories about today's southwestern Corn Mothers: artists, dancers, musicians, and herbalist healers.
Coming October 22!
Day of the Dead Day of the Dead
Come celebrate the memories of loved ones for this ancient Latin American holiday and view beautiful and emotive altars by local artists and Boulder community members.
Museum News
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Be sure to read the new electronic version of our Fall Newsletter (requires Adobe's free Acrobat Reader)
Object of the Month!
Find out about the stars of our collections. Each month we spotlight one of the rarely seen Museum treasures.
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