About the Museum:

In 1877 prominent paleontologists vied over significant dinosaur fossils found around Morrison, Colorado.

Today, Morrison Natural History Museum offers a glimpse of the first important dinosaur discoveries in Colorado including fossils from the first Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus ever discovered. The 3,000 square foot 'Fossils of the Foothills' exhibition (2,000 sq. ft. indoors/1,000 sq. ft. outdoors) offers an overview of local life history in context of area geology. Many of the fossils and fossil casts on display are touchable.

The Museum continues to actively studying local Jurassic ecosystems. Recent excavations have yielded baby dinosaur footprints that have been featured in Smithsonian magazine and media outlets around the world.

Click here to learn about MNHM discoveries.

The Museum opens daily at 10 o'clock. Allow for one hour to explore.

Admission is charged:

-Seniors (65+): $6

-Adults (18-64): $7

-Teens (13-17): $6

-Youth (4-12): $5

-Children three and under are free.

We suggest touring the exhibition with a Museum guide. A 60-minute tour is offered three times daily at no additional charge.

Tour times are:

-10:15 a.m.

-12:15 p.m.

-2:15 p.m.

Daily tour reservations for small groups of less than ten are not required, but appreciated. All reservations can be made by email. Please consult the calendar on this page for tour cancellations and to avoid large scheduled groups.

Special programs for children are available upon request. Join us for an exclusive Dinosaur Birthday Party. Click on the above “Education” link for more information and special pricing.

Click here to book a school tour or party.

Morrison Natural History Museum is located 25 minutes west of downtown Denver in historic Morrison, Colorado at 501 Colorado Highway 8 in south Morrison, one and a half miles north of The Fort restaurant.

When visiting Morrison Museum, make it a day trip and visit Red Rocks Park, Dinosaur Ridge, Bear Creek Lake Park, and Bandimere Speedway. Take a break and linger in the shops and restaurants of the Town of Morrison.

Click here to learn more about the museum.

News and More

'Museum Matters' - MNHM blog/newsletter.

'Jurassic Journal' - Morrison fossil finds past & present.