Temporarily Closed

During the final phase of the Hellems Building reconstruction project, the CU Museum will be closed for reorganization. We will reopen on the first day of Spring Semester, January 8, 2026. Special access requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email cumuseum@colorado.edu for more information.Ìý

Museum From Home: Family Activities

The exploration of natural history doesn’t just happen within the museum—you can do it anywhere! The CU Museum is here to connect you and your child to the wonders of the natural world with specially curated, downloadable activities designed to support at-home learning, empower children to investigate nature, stimulate curiosity and help families find respite, positivity, and creativity during these unprecedented times.


El museo desde el hogar: actividades para la familia
¡La exploración de la historia natural no solamente ocurre dentro del museo—puedes hacerla en cualquier lugar! El Museo de 91¸£ÀûÉç está aquí para conectarte a ti y a tu hijo/hija con las maravillas del mundo natural. Ofrecemos actividades descargables que están especialmente planeadas para apoyar el aprendizaje desde la casa, empoderar a los niños y niñas para investigar la naturaleza, estimular la curiosidad y ayudar a las familias a encontrar un respiro, positividad y creatividad durante estos tiempos sin precedentes. Para ver las versiones en español, haz clic en el botón ESPAÑOL .


What can branches and twigs tell us about trees?
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Hunt for pollinators, flowers, and their resultingÌýfruits.
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Create a penguin using an empty toilet paper tube.
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15 images featuring the natural history of Colorado.