This museum is one of the city's most popular attractions, drawing almost two million visitors a year. There are permanent displays on North American Tribes, Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs, and minerals, all stunningly detailed and vast. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits such as Ramses II and Imperial Tombs of China. An IMAX cinema, gift shop and cafe are also on-site.
This is a place where a child's natural urge to experience the world hands-on comes together with art and science projects, building materials and imagination. The museum includes nine interactive Playscapes including the CMD Fire Station #1, My Market, Center for the Young Child, Under My Feet and Over My Head, The Assembly Plant, Making the Team, Arts a la Carte, Around the Block, and Alphabet Soup. There are also several programs, activities and special events held throughout the year. Check the museum's website for a complete listing of upcoming events.
Established in 1960 to examine and explore world weather patterns and climate, NCAR (pronounced en-car) is a center that works under the auspices of the National Science Foundation. The center is housed inside a landmark building and its filled with busy doctors and scientists looking over patterns and algorithms. It also doubles as an educational center packed with interactive displays that will amaze adults and kids alike. The scenic nature trails surrounding the complex contain learning stations that explain weather patterns and there are also brochures as well that allow you to guide yourself.
Back in 1909, Fire Station Number One housed Denver's Engine Company Number One. The building is now home to the Denver Firefighters Museum which preserves, exhibits and celebrates the rich firefighting history of the city. The museum houses over 30,000 exhibits, including firemen related documents and photographs dating back to the 1860s, various antique firefighting equipment and other memorabilia. There are various activities that visitors, especially children, can partake in from engaging in hands-on activities like fire prevention techniques, children's pole, to trying on firefighting gear, calling 911 and more.
Carroll Shelby International is the manufacturer of the popular GT, Cobra and Daytona speed demons on the American road today. And this is the shop where to see some amazing vehicles. On display, the owners have the 289 and 427 cobra models as well as the GT40, 350 and 500 respectively. Every now and then the museum hosts races that include some of the vehicles and they even race against each other! In addition to racing, visitors can also purchase memorabilia and mementos from these muscle cars at the gift shop.
The interactive museum that welcomes the children and educates them in all major aspects of life which include the areas of arts, science, life and several other subjects. The museum is called the WOW! Children's Museum and it features a reading corner with a pirate ship, a grocery store, play house, sand castle, train village, dinosaurs, music room, science area, etc. and a lot more. With a dance and snack area too, this place is a great learning and recreation place for the kids.
A rockhounder's paradise, this museum exhibits mineral collections from all over the world. Examples of exhibits include "Clear Creek Cave Gemstones," "Colorado Mining History," and "Earth History." This is definitely one of those museums that upon exiting will cause you to ponder "I did not know rocks could be so diverse and complicated." A fine attraction for children, the museum also loans Trunks and Fossil Kits, including rocks, minerals, fossils, gemstones and charts.
The 1/1 Gallery on Wazee Street changed its name and location to the William Havu Gallery on Cherokee Street. The gallery occupies a building custom-constructed for the owner, William Havu. It features original works of contemporary art by regional artists including Ralph Steadman and John Ford. Although it generally sells paintings, it also displays a large number of sculptures. They also provide framing and gilding services. Check website for more.
The Louisville Historical Museum is handily located in the heart of downtown Louisville and is a lovely change of pace from the shopping, restaurants, and general festivals of the area. Featuring both traditional relic displays and one of the original homes in Louisville preserved from the 1800s, the Louisville Historical Museum offers a hands-on educational experience for those wanting to know a bit about the mining town's origins and about what life was like for early Colorado settlers. The museum has mining instruments, photos, and special exhibits commemorating important moments in town history, while the house is an exciting way for younger visitors to see what it was like to live without television, Internet, or running water. The museum is open to the public twice a week and to groups every other day. Every first Saturday, admission is free! -Sabrina Zirakzadeh
This museum is one of the city's most popular attractions, drawing almost two million visitors a year. There are permanent displays on North American Tribes, Egyptian mummies, dinosaurs, and minerals, all stunningly detailed and vast. The museum also hosts traveling exhibits such as Ramses II and Imperial Tombs of China. An IMAX cinema, gift shop and cafe are also on-site.
Carroll Shelby International is the manufacturer of the popular GT, Cobra and Daytona speed demons on the American road today. And this is the shop where to see some amazing vehicles. On display, the owners have the 289 and 427 cobra models as well as the GT40, 350 and 500 respectively. Every now and then the museum hosts races that include some of the vehicles and they even race against each other! In addition to racing, visitors can also purchase memorabilia and mementos from these muscle cars at the gift shop.
This is a place where a child's natural urge to experience the world hands-on comes together with art and science projects, building materials and imagination. The museum includes nine interactive Playscapes including the CMD Fire Station #1, My Market, Center for the Young Child, Under My Feet and Over My Head, The Assembly Plant, Making the Team, Arts a la Carte, Around the Block, and Alphabet Soup. There are also several programs, activities and special events held throughout the year. Check the museum's website for a complete listing of upcoming events.