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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Address: 3091 California St, Denver, CO 80205
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A look at the contributions made by black cowboys, lawyers, and other black professionals to American history. The museum offers interesting tidbits and amazing facts about African-American experiences.
Address: 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Clever use of photographs and artifacts brings the past to life at this museum. Fascinating exhibits like "Ancient Voices" and "Soldiers on Skis" detail, respectively, the lives of the region's Paleo-Indians and the experiences of the 10th Mountain Division. The museum's most unique feature is "Colorado TimeScape," a...
Address: 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Home to fifty models of old trains, the museum also houses the famed D&RG locomotive, the oldest working locomotive in Colorado.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Address: 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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This museum has the largest draw of any cultural exhibit in the region. Denver Museum of Natural History offers an exhilarating look at the history of life on planet earth and also provides an overview of the universe. Exhibits topics include insects, gems and minerals, wildlife of Colorado and the world, and North...
Forney Museum of Transportation
Address: 4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216-3702
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This facility began as the private automobile collection of J.D. Forney, a Colorado inventor and manufacturer who had a passion for all things mechanical. However, it soon became an assemblage of all things transportation-related, including horse-drawn carriages, locomotives, motorcycles, and bicycles. Forney finally...
Address: 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120
History museum with a main area and three changing exhibits, all of which document the history of Littleton. There's even a historic reenactment site with displays and interpreters demonstrating Littleton life in the 1860s.
Address: 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
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This structure was home to the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, who gained her nickname by surviving the sinking of the Titanic. The home is fully restored and furnished with period pieces. Known for her flamboyance, Molly Brown was a formidable woman in Denver society. Special events such as teas and readings are offered at...
Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver
Address: 1485 Delgany, Denver, CO 80202
The cutting-edge Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver keeps things fresh by presenting diverse, thoughtful exhibitions approximately every six weeks. In step with its mission to educate and inspire the community through contemporary art, the museum offers an extensive schedule of programs and events, including "Smart...
Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
Address: 1880 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Housed on the second floor of the Pearce-McAllister Cottage (a Victorian landmark), this museum is full of things which appeal to little people and are fascinating for grown-ups as well. Items on display include a collection of small bears and a tiny circus.
The Children's Museum of Denver
Address: 2121 Children's Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
If you have kids – or can borrow some for an afternoon – you won't want to miss this museum! Hands-on exhibits encourage creativity and learning – kids love clambering over a fire truck, trying their hand at puppetry or dance, and building their own gizmos from common household recyclables. An art studio and a...
