National Center for Atmospheric Research - NCAR

"Talking about the weather is not boring at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where the hands-on exhibits and tours fire up kids' and adults' enthusiasm for what happens in the sky." Full review

" Guided 1hr tours include hands-on displays illustrating atmospheric phenomena, real-time weather and climate change, robotic meteorological instruments and aviation hazards." Full review

"In this angular set of buildings designed by I.M. Pei, scientists study all manner of weather and atmospheric events." Full review

"Set near the Flatirons in a Tetris-like structure designed by IM Pei, NCAR is a research facility dedicated to the study of the earth's atmosphere and weather. " Full review

"On a visit to the center, you can see some of the tools used to conduct experiments, like weather balloons, satellites and even robots...hands-on exhibits are sure to excite the budding meteorologists" Full review

"Among the technological tools on display are satellites, weather balloons...and supercomputers that can simulate the world’s climate. There are also hands-on, weather-oriented exhibits and a theater. " Full review