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National Center for Atmospheric Research - Boulder Museum

ADDRESS:1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO
PHONE:+1 303 497 1174
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National Center for Atmospheric Research Details

DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
Established in 1960 to examine and explore world weather patterns and climate, NCAR (pronounced en-car)... more on Mytravelguide.com
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) manages both the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the UCAR Office of Programs. The UCAR mission is to support, enhance, and extend the capabilities... more on GoCityKids.com
Free, guided tours are offered year-round at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Attraction... more on bouldercoloradousa.com
Inspired by the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, I. M. Pei designed this striking pink-sandstone building, which overlooks Boulder from high atop Table Mesa in the southwestern foothills. (You... more on Frommers
Talking about the weather is not boring at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, where the hands-on exhibits, video presentation, and one-hour... more on Fodors
REVIEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB (read all)
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1.0
Closed without warning
(Apr 9, 2006)
We planned a day trip to Boulder and drove 2 hrs to get there. I had been to NCAR's Website - they are open every day of the year for tours - even Christmas! You can go on a self-guided tour or...
nowincolorado , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on TripAdvisor
4.0
Penelope W. 's review
Basically, what you actually need to know...
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3.0
Building is great, center is disappointing
(Aug 27, 2006)
My family of four (two teenagers) visited NCAR because of our mutual interest in science. Ironically, we were...
Leneal , a user of Tripadvisor, Read full review on TripAdvisor
5.0
Marilynn C. 's review
This is another place we always take out-of-town visitors; the views are...
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DIRECTIONS
Follow US 25 North of Denver, take left lane exit to US 36N. From US 36, exit at Foothills Pkwy/S. Boulder Rd. Curve right at exit towards S. Boulder Rd. Turn left (west) at light onto S. Boulder Rd. In one mile, S. Boulder Rd becomes Table Mesa Dr. Conti
OPEN HOURS
8a-5p M-F, 9a-4p Sa-Su, Self-guided tours weekdays 8am-5pm; weekends and holidays 9am-4pm. 1-hr. guided tours daily at noon; there is also a self-guided audio tour, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 9am-4pm
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Admission : Free
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