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CU Museum Family Activities

Free science, nature, art, and family activities from the University of Colorado Museum of Natural History.

Science · Nature & environment · Art & creativity · Parent & educator · Physical placeAges 3–12Free🌐 2 languages
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About CU Museum Family Activities

The museum family activities page brings together free at-home activities, nature bingo, pollinator bingo, Build a Penguin, coloring, pressed plants, and Spanish versions of selected materials, alongside family museum learning.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 3–12. It is available as Website, Downloadable, Physical place and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English, Spanish.

Visit and pricing

Address

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Henderson Building, 15th and Broadway, Boulder, CO, 80309, United States

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Opening hours
Tuesday–Saturday10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ThursdayExtended evening hours

What stands out

  • Offers practical activities for home, classroom, and museum visits
  • Connects science, nature, animals, and creative making
  • Includes Spanish versions of selected family materials
Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Science valueStrong

The activities connect children with natural history, ecology, and observation.

AccessFree

The official page presents the family activities as free resources.

Language accessUseful

Selected activities are offered in English and Spanish.

Visit clarityStrong

The official museum page publishes the Boulder address and public hours.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

  • The museum publishes both online activities and an in-person visit option, so families should check the current calendar before visiting.
  • The stored preview shows the official family activities page without a cookie popup, ad overlay, or broken rendering.
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