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

Take a Closer Look

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Take a Closer Look pairs the macro photography of Felix Salizar with an elegant collection of curated items from the CU Museum. Each item is actively and currently used by researchers to learn more about the natural world and the humans who share this planet. The exhibition features specimens that represent the ancient world to present day, and includes some items never-before-seen items from our collections. On exhibit now in the McKenna Gallery.

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