Experience · Golden
Mines Museum of Earth Science
Located in Golden, this free museum houses glowing radioactive minerals, meteorites, and Apollo 15 moon rocks.
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Why it’s worth doing
Located in Golden, this free museum houses glowing radioactive minerals, meteorites, and Apollo 15 moon rocks. Moon rock, fluorescent minerals, and an old-school campus collection make this one of the metro’s best free surprises.
- Moon rock, fluorescent minerals, and an old-school campus collection make this one of the metro’s best free surprises.
- Current visit details and a primary source were checked in July 2026.
Neighborhood
Golden
Plan for
1–2 hrs
Dog-friendly
Not here
Setting
Indoors
Typical cost
Free
Planning
Drop in · Walk in
1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401Details checked Sep 18, 2026
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