Best Museums in Wheat Ridge, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places: Museums in Wheat Ridge

Discover the best places in Wheat Ridge, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 152 places from Museum category.

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National Museum of World War II Aviation

Museum

Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop.

4.90 (1.6K reviews) (~109.55 km from centre)

Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center

Visitor center

👍 Be aware state parks want your money. I suggest downloading the TravelStorys App and take the guided tour for free. Don’t pay for a tour. This park is very small and only takes about 30 minutes to drive the scenic road. Also the entrance is free. It is however a must stop if your in the Denver area....

4.90 (1K reviews) (~100.31 km from centre)

Denver Botanic Gardens

Botanical garden

Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.

4.80 (15.8K reviews) (~10.61 km from centre)

Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

Museum

Over 2 dozen historic aircraft are on display at this museum with exhibits & a souvenir shop.

4.90 (642 reviews) (~172.54 km from centre)

Rodz & Bodz Movie Cars & More Museum

Museum

👍👍 My wife and I have been there a few times and I always suggest it to co workers and family. If you take your time and take in what they have to offer it will take you over an hour to experience. Every time we go we chat with the owner and learn more and see more than the previous time. This is a mus...

4.90 (565 reviews) (~76.14 km from centre)

Mines Museum of Earth Science

Museum

Thousands of geological & paleontological specimens on display indoors & out, plus a gift shop.

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~12.71 km from centre)

Wyoming State Museum

Museum

Educational, historical & cultural displays showcase life in Wyoming from prehistoric to present.

4.80 (968 reviews) (~154.28 km from centre)

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Science museum

Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

$$ $$

4.70 (15.7K reviews) (~11.67 km from centre)

Denver Art Museum

Art museum

2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.

$$$ $

4.70 (14.1K reviews) (~8.17 km from centre)

Shelby American Collection

Museum

Roomy venue exhibiting famous midcentury racecars, plus photos, artwork & memorabilia.

4.90 (407 reviews) (~35 km from centre)

Colorado Model Railroad Museum

Rail museum

History museum focused on railroads with artifact displays & a massive 3D model railroad exhibit.

4.80 (759 reviews) (~80.1 km from centre)

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Museum of space history

Wartime aircraft, WWII uniform collection & aviation art on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base.

4.70 (4.9K reviews) (~16.33 km from centre)

Museum of Illusions - Denver

Museum

👍👍 I had a really nice visit. I recommend bringing at least one friend along: it makes it easier to take photos, although there are plenty of helpful staff around who can do this as well. The museum is relatively compact, with maybe a dozen large illusion installations and another two-dozen smaller i...

4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~7.37 km from centre)