CU’s Museum of Natural History-Free Day

It’s all about Charles Darwin at the next University of Colorado Museum of Natural History‘s Family Day on Saturday, February 11. This day’s theme: Darwin’s Voyage explores how humans are shaping the evolution of other species. From antibiotic resistance to real live goats — explore and participate in hands-on science and art activities for the whole family. There will even be birthday cake to celebrate the 208th birthday of Charles Darwin. The event, appropriate for ages 4 and older (with many activities targeted to 4th to 8th grade), runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admission is FREE. Henderson Building (15th & Broadway), Boulder, 303-492-1666.

The museum has more than four million objects in anthropology/archeology, botany, entomology, paleontology, vertebrates & invertebrates. Exhibitions present natural and cultural wonders from Colorado, North America and the world.

Although admission is free, a small donation of $3 for adults and $1 for children is appreciated.