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NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

Research institute

4.7(261 reviews)
Open Open ⋅ Closes 5 p.m.
NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

About

I.M. Pei-designed weather station/museum. Architect I.M. Pei's pink-sandstone weather center & museum houses high-tech earth-science exhibits.

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What to bring

Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for walking

Best times to visit

To avoid crowds at NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory:

  • Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
  • Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
  • Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance

Age appropriateness

This location is generally recommended for:

Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)

Details

  • Address
    1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, United States
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    Phone
    (303) 497-1000
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    Hours
    Monday:8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Tuesday:8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Wednesday:8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Thursday:8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Friday:8 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Saturday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.
    Sunday:9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Features

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot

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