CU Museum of Natural History

a CILC Content Provider

There is always something happening at the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History. Adults, students, kids and families can explore natural and human history through a wide variety a of programs both in person and virtually. Exhibitions present natural and cultural wonders from Colorado, North America, and the world. Check out the events calendar for upcoming lectures, workshops, and family activities, check out our Museum from home, or find out more about guided tours.

The Museum is located in Boulder, on the University of Colorado campus, with a mission of research, education and stewardship of the largest collection of natural and human history artifacts in the Rocky Mountain Region!

2021-2022

Programs by CU Museum of Natural History

Film Screening and Live Panel: Gen Z Mental Health - Climate Emotions (FREE)

Join this special screening of Gen Z Mental Health: Climate Stories followed by a live panel with Dr. Kris Karnauskas (climate scientist, CU Boulder), Dr. Joanna Arch (Psychologist, CU Boulder) and Tehya Jennett (Climate Activist and Filmmaker...

FREE - From the 'Eyes' of the OSIRIS Spacecraft

From the ‘Eyes’ of the OSIRIS Spacecraft virtual talk with Rose GarciaNASA’s OSIRIS-APEX Mission, Deputy Instrument Scientist Rose Garcia is an Instrument Scientist for the cameras (PolyCam, MapCam, SamCam) onboard the OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft...

Science Show & Share: Atmospheric Rivers with NOAA (FREE)

Join the Science...

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Gianna Sullivan gianna.sullivan@colorado.edu
218 UCB
Boulder CO 80309
303-492-4458
United States

https://www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of CU Museum of Natural History cover:

Career Education
Sciences
STEM

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

“Participating in this program was awesome! The kids need to see that there are definitely things they can do in the realm of science that doesn’t have to be scary or unattainable, and that there is a future for them in lots of different STEM places. I think a lot of girls think that if I’m not good at math, I can’t do science. So, it gives them more confidence to have these direct experiences. It was really good for them.” Pueblo, CO 5^th grade teacher

“Our students had the chance to interact with real scientists in a personal setting. I think they come away from those interactions with the sense that careers in science are often exciting and interesting - and that the people in those careers are exciting and interesting, too. The focus on inquiry encouraged kids to think deeply about what they know and what they don't know yet. I think that helped the kids identify themselves as scientists.” Lafayette, CO 4^th grade chaperone