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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 research local Jurassic ecosystems. Recent excavations have yielded famous 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+) are $6, adults (18-64) are $7, teens (13-17) are $6, youth (4-12) are $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 10:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. and is included with admission. 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 schoolchildren are available upon request. Exclusive museum-hosted Birthday Parties are also available. 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.

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News and More

'Museum Matters' - MNHM blog/newsletter.

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