This world-famous museum is one of the largest of its kind in the country. Exhibits include 95 dioramas featuring birds and mammals, gems and minerals, and even Egyptian Mummies. Other musuem highlights include the Prehistoric Journey exhibition, featuring fossils, skeletons, and scientists at work in the fossil lab; the Gates Planetarium, and an IMAX theater. The museum is open daily; closed Christmas Day.
Location:
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver Colorado 80205
Telephone
303-285-4380 Toll Free: 800-925-2250 Fax 376-6359
(Denver) Denver Museum of Natural History
(Idaho Springs) Edgar Mine
(Idaho Springs) Phoenix Mine
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06/09 Coming to The Denver area
Denver Greek Festival Denver CO June14-17 Traditional Greek dancing by the Hellenic Dance Academy of Denver and music by Etho Ellas. There is plenty of homemade food and pastries from throughout Greece to satisfy any appetite.
Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival Breckenridge CO July13 This event offers brews, views and free live music and features unlimited beer tasting from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair Winter Park CO July20-21 Featuring Fine Arts & Fine Crafts,
Jewelry, Photography, Metalwork, Mixed Media,
Pottery, Painting, Glass, Wood, Fiber and More.
Keystone Bluegrass and Beer Festival Keystone CO August3-4 Down-home cooking, frothy flavors and mountain music are just a piece of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 30 microbreweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys.
Steamboat Wine Festival Steamboat Springs CO August7-11 Experience more than 100 food artisans, wineries, breweries, distilleries, epicurean purveyors, and locally-made products at this ultimate food and wine experience.
Lafayette Peach Festival Lafayette CO August17 500 fresh peach pies and individual servings of peach cobbler while supplies last, are available for sale at Festival Plaza and in front of the Main Stage near Lafayette Florist.
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