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Morrison Natural History Museum

Morrison Natural History Museum, CO

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The Morrison Natural History Museum is a natural history museum located in Morrison, Colorado. The exhibits include several dinosaur fossils … See more

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World-Renowned Paleontological Discoveries

One of the Most Visited Attractions in Morrison

Encounter historic and modern fossil finds and see research in progress at the Paleo Lab

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Nov 24, 2022
This museum was a great way to spend a few hours with my kids (5 & 7). We were taken through the museum with a tour guide and learned a ton about dinosaurs and local fossils. You can touch and intera… Full review by E6847EXannac
Oct 22, 2022
Wonderful place for a family visit. Our group of four had our own tour guide, who was great. Our two grandkids (ages 3 and 5) loved it, but it was a little over the head of the younger one. The five … Full review by Mike_in_CO
Oct 12, 2022
This is an incredible family adventure. If anyone has interest in dinosaurs, you have to go to the Morrison Natural History Museum. Our personal tour guide was great with kids, and extremely knowle… Full review by nathanbE190RG
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Early Dinosaur Discoveries
Get a glimpse of early dinosaur discoveries from Colorado, including fossils from the first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus ever found. Located 25 minutes west of Downtown Denver, the 3,000-square-foot Morrison Natural History Museum offers a relaxed environment that is perfect for kids of all ages to explore rocks and fossils. The exhibits and guides connect visitors with the ancient story of the Front Range. Local excavations yielded famous baby dinosaur footprints that were featured in Smithsonian magazine and worldwide press.
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Small Museum With Big Discoveries
Morrison Natural History Museum is the "small museum with big discoveries." The first giant Jurassic dinosaurs were found at Morrison, Colorado in 1877. Active research of local Jurassic rocks have yielded famous baby dinosaur footprints that have been featured in 'Smithsonian' magazine and media outlets around the world. These finds nourish touchable exhibits that are designed to be toured with a guide. A visit is the perfect orientation to the Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge areas. Exploration continues. Join us! See Morrison Natural History Museum and all Morrison has to offer by arranging your trip with our Morrison trip itinerary app.
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Discover Colorado's Dinos!
Discover Colorado's dinosaurs with expert guides and hands-on exhibits at Jefferson County's original paleontology museum. Encounter historic and modern fossil finds and see research in progress at the Paleo Lab. A visit is the perfect orientation to the Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge areas. Located 25 minutes west of Downtown Denver in Morrison, Colorado. Daily tour reservations for small groups of less than ten are not required, but appreciated. All reservations can be made by email. Please consult the calendar on this page for tour cancellations and to avoid large scheduled groups.Special programs for children are available upon request. Join us for an exclusive Dinosaur Birthday Party.
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