The Morrison Natural History Museum is a natural history museum located in Morrison, Colorado. The exhibits include several dinosaurfossils that were found nearby. Hands-on exhibits are designed to appeal to both children and adults, scientists and non-scientists.[1]
The Museum opened in 1989 and has been operated by the Town of Morrison since 1995. Financial support comes from visitor's admission fees, gift shop sales, grants, and private donations.[1]
Exhibits
On the lower level, the Museum houses exhibits devoted to local paleontology and Jurassic fossils. On the upper level, exhibits focus on Cretaceous and Cenozoic fossils. A rock garden and fossil dig pit are found outside the building.
The Museum includes a paleontology lab where fossils are prepared for exhibits and scientific research.
References
^ ab. Morrison Natural History Museum. Archived from the original on 2013-10-12. Retrieved 2013-10-05.
External links
Museum's website
January 26, 2023
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