COMING SOON!

The Aurora History Museum with the new exhibition “Prehistoric Aurora” set to open Tuesday, April 22, at the Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, where admission is always free.

Aurorans know the picturesque view of the snowcapped Rocky Mountains or the golden plains with the pronghorn roaming. But what did Aurora look like one million years ago with mammoths and giant ground sloths? Or 65 million years ago when Triceratops and Tyrannosaurs travelled this landscape? The Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites will be showcasing Aurora’s oldest story in a new exhibit, “Prehistoric Aurora.” The new exhibition will open on April 22 and run through April 5, 2026. Discover the changing landscape of Aurora through time and see the kinds of creatures that would have been found in our city.

The Aurora History Museum has partnered with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, University of Colorado’s, Natural History Museum, Dinosaur Ridge, scientists, and local citizens to provide tangible links to Aurora’s deep time in this exhibit.

“Prehistoric Aurora” is a journey through geologic time that will take you on a ride through the story of earth’s ancient past to the present; showing some of the fossilized plants and animals discovered in Colorado and literally, right here in Aurora’s backyard”, said T. Scott Williams, Director of the Aurora History Museum “ we hope that this immersive exhibit excites and educates visitors of all ages to explore the earth’s past and to imagine what life would have been like, when dinosaurs roamed the planet”.

On Saturday, May 17th 1p.m. to 3 p.m. the museum is celebrating our newest exhibit with an opening reception. Come and explore the ancient history of your city, learn about the artifacts, stories and art that are part of the exhibition and join us to thank all our partners. Please register at AuroraMuseum.org.