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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help museum visitors learn about the natural history of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The 716,000-square-foot building houses more than one million objects in its collections including natural history and anthropological materials.

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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo

0.6km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Zoo is an 80-acre zoological garden located in City Park of Denver. It became the first zoo in the United States to use naturalistic zoo enclosures rather than cages with bars. It is home to more than 3,000 animals representing more than 450 species.

Belleview Park

Belleview Park

1.66km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

A park with a creek, miniature train ride, playground, petting zoo, picnic areas & hiking trails. it is one of the iconic attractions in this area and also there are so many things to see and do.

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens

2.26km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

A majestic 23 acre botanical garden, which contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer. Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events, Mordecai Children’s Garden, lifelong learning opportunities and research to preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources.

Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

3km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

A huge museum dedicated to educating, promoting, and preserving the cultural role African Americans played in the Old West. Examine artifacts, listen to stories, and learn how African Americans lived, worked, and aided in the expansion of America’s western region.

Cherry Creek

Cherry Creek

3.01km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

This is the premier outdoor retail and dining destination with an impressive collection of art galleries and independently owned boutiques like Revampt. Spend the day walking through 16 charming blocks to find unique fashion, jewelry, home furnishings and art; pamper yourself at one of the many relaxing spas and salons; or treat yourself to a delicious dining experience at one of the neighborhood's many restaurants like Quality Italian.

Fillmore Auditorium

Fillmore Auditorium

3.05km from Denver Museum of Nature & Science

The Fillmore Auditorium is a legendary rock & roll venue steeped in history & charm. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public. It holds the title of the largest indoor venue for general admission seating in Colorado. The venue also holds an exclusive dual Minors with Adults Liquor License in Colorado for a private venue; it allows minors and consumers over 21 to stand together, rather than having to be separated by their ages.

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Denver is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is an outdoor city known for its world-class cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, chef-driven dining and red-hot music scene, all within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains.

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