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The Morrison Natural History Museum is Jefferson County's original paleontology museum and is dedicated to exploring the rich natural history of the region.
Located 25 minutes west of Downtown Denver in Morrison, the Morrison Natural History Museum offers visitors the opportunity to view real fossils that have been found in the area such as baby Stegosaurus fossils, the muzzle of Apatosaurus Ajax, and baby sauropod tracks.
Visitors can also see how research is done into fossil finding and preparation in the laboratory and is an excellent orientation to the Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge areas.
The Museum can be self-explored or enjoyed on a guided tour with an expert docent and are available three times a day.
501 CO-8, Morrison, CO 80465, Phone: 303-697-1873, (website link)
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