Eureka! Science for All Ages

By Ziggy Ross, Tourism Editor

The Eureka! McConnell Science Museum is an interactive museum that exists near the Colorado Mesa University in the heart of Grand Junction. It is a fun and educational space for kids of all ages to enjoy and learn about various different scientific concepts. It will leave kids wanting to learn more about the way the world works around them. 

From the moment one walks into the museum, colors and sounds fill the area. There are many different starting and ending points throughout, so many children experience different journeys through the exhibits. Some of the concepts that can be learned in this museum include magnetism, density, and pressure, each of which come with fun demonstrations that will surely grab any kid’s attention. There is even a small selection of books that kids can read while visiting the museum. 

Walk through exhibits give kids the chance to learn about evolution and rocks. A small aquarium is featured in the evolution exhibit, giving kids the chance to view different fish and learn about their habitats. A line of different animals are depicted in this exhibit and each animal is included with facts about it and its ancestors. A small handful of live animals are featured here, including the fish, and give kids the chance to learn about the little creatures that live around the world.  

Many Grand Junction residents visit this museum to play and learn about the wonders of science, including CMU student Kiele Younkerman. 

“It’s a fun place to learn new things or mess around with small science experiments,” Younkerman said. “I always have a good time coming here, even though I’m an adult.” 

A small gift shop is on display in the front of the museum with gifts for all ages. Stuffed animals, toys, lotions, jewelry, and books are just some of the many things offered at the gift shop. Many of the gifts encourage kids to further their education about the world of science even after leaving this little museum.  

Eureka! is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and is located at 1400 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501.