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Denver Museum of Nature & SciencevsChildren's Museum of Denver
Both are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Denver Museum of Nature & Science is preferred by most writers compared to Children's Museum of Denver. Denver Museum of Nature & Science is ranked #2 in Denver with positive reviews from 6 reviewers including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
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Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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Fodor's "Founded in 1900, the museum has amassed more than 775,000 objects, making it the largest natural history museum in the western United States." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts." Full review
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A central room showcases Tom's Baby, at 135 ounces the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado.
Afar Magazine "Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas." Full review
Where "Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The sprawling and popular Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a grand temple meant to inspire awe in kids from two to 90." Full review
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But if you're looking to add more to your visit, don't miss the planetarium and the IMAX for educational, visually-stunning shows.
Frommer's "Dinosaur and fossil aficionados will love this top-notch natural history museum in City Park, and even the most casual fan of science will find something of interest here" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park." Full review
Children's Museum of Denver Lonely Planet Fodor's Where Frommer's
2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Check out the Children’s Museum, full of excellent interactive exhibits." Full review
Fodor's "This is one of the finest museums of its kind in North America, with constantly changing hands-on exhibits that engage children up to about age 8 in discovery." Full review
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One of the biggest attractions is the Center for the Young Child, a 3,700-square-foot playscape aimed at newborns and toddlers
Where "The museum caters to kids ranging from newborn to age 8 with hands-on exhibits like Bubbles and Fire Station No." Full review
Frommer's "Targeting kids up to 8, this spot is good for parents looking for an interactive and educational experience for the family. Visitors get a taste of everything from art to bubbles to recycling" Full review
