Temporarily Closed

During the final phase of the Hellems Building reconstruction project, the CU Museum will be closed for reorganization. We will reopen on the first day of Spring Semester, January 8, 2026. Special access requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please email cumuseum@colorado.edu for more information.Ìý

Birthday Parties at the Museum

Birthdays never get old at the CUMNH!
The ³Ô¹ÏÍø of Colorado Museum of Natural History offers children’s birthday party packages! With hands-on projects, crafts, and games, your party guests will discover entirely new kinds of fun—and, of course, make memories that last long after the last dinosaur roars!

children playing with artifacts at birthday party
It’s your big day, so you get to choose from threeÌýuniquely designed natural history birthday experiences:

  • ÌýDinosaur Adventure (dinosaurs)
  • ÌýDigging into the Past (archaeology)
  • ÌýBugging Out!Ìý(insects)

We provide one hour of facilitated activities in the museum galleries, a half hour in a private party room, a party favor for each guest, customizable e-invitation. You provide the cake, refreshments, and serving supplies.

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The cost for a Museum Birthday Party is $200 for up to 12 children (additional $50 for up to a maximum of 15Ìýchildren).Ìý

For more information or to schedule a party, please contact the Museum Education Office atÌýmuseumed@colorado.eduÌýor 303-492-1666.

Members receive a 10% discount off the cost of a birthday party.