Museums & Nature
Things to Do
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Body Worlds 2: Never before has an exhibition offered such an intimate look at the human body. More than 200 real human specimens—whole bodies, healthy and diseased organs, body parts and slices—present a one-of-a-kind anatomy and physiology lesson. See how your body’s systems relate to one another and work in concert to help you function and survive. View firsthand how lifestyle choices impact your health and how muscles and joints work together during athletic performance.

Other current exhibitions include: Egyptian mummies, gems & minerals, hall of life, N.A. Indian cultures, prehistoric journey, space odyssey, two worlds and wildlife exhibits. Also, watch a planetarium show or IMAX.

9am -5pm Monday - Wednesday
9am - 9pm Thursday - Saturday
9am - 6pm Sunday

The following prices are for general admission for the museum only. Body Worlds 2, the planetarium and IMAX are additional.
General Admission (9am - 5pm)
Adults: $10
Children/Seniors: $6

Museum + Body Worlds 2
It is recommended to go early. Also, some of the slots fill up ahead of time, so if you do not purchase tickets in advance, be prepared for a short wait. Availability can be checked on-line.

Adults: $20 (9am-5pm) / $15 (after 5pm)
Children: $14 (9am-5pm) / $11 (after 5pm)
Seniors: $16.50 (9am-5pm) / $13.50 (after 5pm)
Additional information...
Denver Zoo
Visitors can view nearly 4,000 different animals, representing over 700 species -- a rare look at exotic animals like amur leopards, king cobras, black rhinos, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, gorillas and more.

Open 9am - 6pm everyday.
Ages 12 - 64: $11
Ages 65+: $9
Ages 3 - 11: $7
Under 3: Free
Additional information...

Butterfly Pavillion
The Butterfly Pavilion is a 30,000 square foot facility covering five acres Westminster, Colorado. Visitors to the facility find themselves surrounded by more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies while walking through the lush, tropical conservatory. A chrysalis viewing area allows visitors to watch the amazing process of metamorphosis as adult butterflies emerge from their gem-like chrysalids. In the Crawl-A-See-Em, visitors can watch, touch, or take a closer look at some of the world’s most fascinating insects and their relatives. They can discover what it feels like to hold a rose-haired tarantula from Chile, a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach or a giant mealworm. At the Water’s Edge exhibit visitors can experience an up-close, hands on look at the animals that live in the fragile habitat of shoreline tidepools including sea stars, sea hares, peppermint shrimp, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs and other marine invertebrates. Other features include outdoor butterfly gardens, a nature trail, museum store and deli.

Open 9am – 5pm everyday.
Adults: $7.95
Seniors: $5.95
Children: $4.95
Additional information...
Denver Botanic Gardens
With more than 32,000 plants from such far-away places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas, Denver Botanic Gardens is recognized as one of the top botanical gardens in the United States. There's something for all ages -- and all five of your senses. Explore 23 acres of fragrance and foliage any time of the year.

Saturday - Tuesday: 9am – 8pm
Wednesday - Friday: 9am – 5pm

Adults: $8.50
Seniors: $5.50
Students (with ID) and Kids 4 - 15: $5.00
Kids under 4: Free

Additional sites at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, a 750-acre wildlife and native plant refuge in Littleton; Mount Goliath, a high altitude trail and interpretive site on the Mount Evans Scenic Byway; and Centennial Gardens, a five-acre formal garden with a Colorado twist in downtown Denver, extend this experience throughout the Front Range.
Additional information...
Ocean Journey
Experience the underwater dining adventure as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon tank home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays & more! The bottom of the sea decor and inventive menu offer guests a dining experience like no other. Take in the sights & sounds of various geographic environments including a Louisiana Swamp with Alligators and a Rainforest with vibrantly colored Poison Dart Frogs! Dare to get close to one of the largest snakes in world, the reticulated python, in the Sunken Temple. The last stop on your adventure will be at Maharaja's Temple where you will be captivated by the beautiful white tigers.

Sunday – Thursday: 10am – 10pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am – 11pm

Before 6pm daily:
Ages 12 - 64: $13.25
Ages 65+: $9.95
Ages 3 - 11: $7.95
Under 3: Free

After 6pm daily:
Ages 12 - 64: $9.95
Ages 65+: $8.95
Ages 3 - 11: $6.95
Under 3: Free
Additional information...