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NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

Science center with interactive exhibits on weather, climate, and earth science.

4.7 (296 Google reviews)FreeAges 5+Indoor
  • science
  • educational
  • rainy day

1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, USA

What's on at NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

What locals say

Insider tip 📍 NCAR

The museum is free and a great indoor option.

“NCAR free museum”

Overheard on r/boulder · 45 upvotes

📍 NCAR

NCAR features a small, free science museum that is great for kids.

Overheard on r/boulder · 22 upvotes

📍 NCAR Museum

A good indoor activity option if the weather is bad.

“Another foul-weather option is the NCAR museum”

Overheard on r/boulder · 5 upvotes

📍 NCAR Trail

A short, easy walk perfect for young children.

Overheard on r/boulder · 4 upvotes

📍 NCAR

Worth a visit if open to the public.

“If NCAR is open it's 100% worth the visit.”

Overheard on r/boulder · 3 upvotes

📍 NCAR

Visit this I.M. Pei-designed building; it's architecturally interesting and featured in the movie Sleeper.

“The IM PEI (famous for designing the Lourve's glass pyramid) designed NCAR is also interesting”

Overheard on r/boulder · 2 upvotes

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