Morrison Natural History Museum

Morrison Natural History Museum Explore the small museum with big discoveries. Connect with famous fossils through hands-on exhibits Explore ancient beaches where dinosaurs roamed..
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Connect with famous fossils through hands-on exhibits and personalized tours. Morrison Natural History Museum is a small museum with big discoveries. Inside our modest log and stone cabin is a glimpse at the ancient life that once called Colorado home. Encounter Jurassic giants like the remains of the first Stegosaurus. Confront Ice Age beasts. Best of all, never leave the suburbs. Active research

is deepening our understanding of Colorado in the deep past. These efforts nourish touchable exhibits that are designed to be toured with a guide. A visit is the perfect orientation to Red Rocks Park and Dinosaur Ridge.

There is still time to join us for a last minute adventure in the field! We are getting ready for our groups and sorting...
06/19/2026

There is still time to join us for a last minute adventure in the field! We are getting ready for our groups and sorting fossils in preparation of heading out into the field next week.

The Morrison Natural History Museum is a proud partner of the Westracks community shuttle. Starting today, May 23, 2026,...
05/23/2026

The Morrison Natural History Museum is a proud partner of the Westracks community shuttle. Starting today, May 23, 2026, you can take the FREE Westracks community shuttle on weekends and holidays, 9 AM to 5 PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day!

When you park at or ride the W Line light rail to the Golden Station, you will be able to hop on Westracks and explore Red Rocks, Morrison, historic destinations, and nearby trails. No car needed. Ready to ride? Check shuttle information at the link in our bio, then plan your visit to the museum!

As the final Westracks stop, Morrison Natural History Museum brings Morrison’s significant fossils, historical events, and specimens to life. Metro-region residents can learn about Jefferson County paleontology. Some fossils and stories are only accessible through behind-the-scenes tours.

Only a few spots remain!Weekends not enough time for you in the field? You're in luck! We have 3 spots remaining to join...
05/12/2026

Only a few spots remain!

Weekends not enough time for you in the field? You're in luck! We have 3 spots remaining to join us for the full week in the field and receive a special discount! From July 23-30, you can join us for both a Greenhorn and an Excavation Program! Save $200 by joining us for both programs. Payment plans are available.

11 spots remain for our Greenhorn Programs; these 3 will go fast! Reserve your spot today.

Visit the link in our bio or reach out for more information or to enroll.

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We are here with our friends from .ridge and and we are ready for you to enjoy Stegosaurus Day! Come by and say hi un...
04/25/2026

We are here with our friends from .ridge and and we are ready for you to enjoy Stegosaurus Day! Come by and say hi until 5 PM.

04/25/2026

Stegosaurus Day is here!

Thanks to for sending us a whole treasure box of stegosaurs. While supplies last, participate in our scavenger hunt and pick your own Stegosaurus out of the box!

Come see us, we will be open until 5 PM!

Check out our Museum Education Coordinator, Mary Ann Bonnell, on 9News chatting about Stegosaurus Day. https://youtu.be/...
04/24/2026

Check out our Museum Education Coordinator, Mary Ann Bonnell, on 9News chatting about Stegosaurus Day.

https://youtu.be/a14h7U1Pmmg?si=Y_4J03fU5hFT9feR

Tomorrow you can come see the first bones of Stegosaurus, new additions to our Jurassic exhibit, special guests and activities, and more! Join us!

04/24/2026

Tomorrow is our annual Stegosaurus Day celebration! With regular admission, you can participate in guided explorations led by our museum staff, interact with fossils, assist in dinosaur bone excavations, and connect with specialists to get answers to all your Stegosaurus questions.

We will have a special scavenger hunt and fun activities for kids hosted by our friends from Dinosaur Ridge and Mad Science. will be on site with food and shave ice. Join us for this exciting day!

Thank you to !As a small museum, certain projects are beyond what our staff can accomplish alone. Because of their effor...
04/21/2026

Thank you to !

As a small museum, certain projects are beyond what our staff can accomplish alone. Because of their efforts, we were able to repair picnic tables, move and set large flagstone, replace posts, and tend to our garden. Their work has set our outdoor areas to be safer, more welcoming, and more beautiful for the families, students, and visitors who learn here each day.

It means a great deal to us to have such thoughtful neighbors. We are deeply grateful for their willingness to roll up their sleeves and help us care for a place that serves so many people.

04/18/2026

Join us for our annual Stegosaurus Day celebration! With regular admission, you can participate in guided explorations led by our museum staff, interact with fossils, assist in dinosaur bone excavations, and connect with specialists to get answers to all your Stegosaurus questions.

We will have a special scavenger hunt and fun activities for kids hosted by our friends from .ridge and Mad Science. will be on site with food and shave ice. Don’t miss out on this exciting day!

04/11/2026

We are open and back to normal business hours!

Visit the museum today and see some updates. Or make a special day of it, and join us for Stegosaurus Day on April 25th!

Address

501 Highway 8
Morrison, CO
80465

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

3036971873

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