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Boulder, CO
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Boulder History Museum |
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1206 Euclid Ave, Boulder 80302-7224 • 303-449-3464 |
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Originally, this century-old home was the summer residence of a New York merchant. Today, it houses the Boulder Historical Society's extensive collection of photographs and historical documents, as well as permanent and changing exhibits that include a pre-electric Victorian kitchen, 19th century pharmacy, agricultural, mining and ranching tools, and an antique safety bike designed to keep a lady's skirts and bloomers out of the spokes. Lectures, classes, and special events are scheduled throughout the year. |
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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art |
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1750 13th St, Boulder 80302 • 303-443-2122 |
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This non-profit contemporary arts center exhibits a wide array of current works by local, national, and international artists. Artwork runs the gamut from landscape painting to conceptual installations and everything in between. The multidisciplinary center houses a local theater company and is a venue for avant-garde musical and dance performances. Special activities for young artists are also offered. |
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CU Heritage Center |
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1202 University Ave Old Main, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309 • 303-492-6329 |
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This university museum is located in Old Main, one of the oldest buildings on the CU campus. Seven galleries house exhibits that display 19th century student life, athletic trophies and photos, and the "Space Room" that features the space suits and artifacts of astronauts that graduated from CU. Additional galleries honor the achievements of distinguished alumni and house architectural models and renderings. |
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Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art |
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6055 Longbow Dr, Boulder 80302 • 800-777-8716 |
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The company headquarters of the world's largest publisher of Western art greeting cards houses an outstanding collection of the contemporary Western-themed original art, including landscapes, bronzes, and humorous cowboy art, featured on the cards. |
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University of Colorado Museum of Natural History |
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1035 Broadway Ave, Boulder 80219 • 303-492-6892 |
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Description:
Learn about the exciting aspects of the history, geology, botany, zoology, and anthropology of the Southwest and the Rocky Mountains at this university museum. Colorado's heritage is explored in exhibits about fur trappers, Native Americans, buffalo hunters, pioneers, miners, prospectors, and cowboys. View dinosaur fossils, including a triceratops head, as well as a sea turtle shell and Anazazi pottery. |
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