We visited with our young children. The .4 mile loop was a perfect distance for them. They felt like they were on a mountain hike. We have skipped the visitor center years ago, but came in this trip to escape the rain. So glad we got to experience it this time.

Great for kids! Go see the exhibits, take the tour, eat lunch then go on a hike! It's a great space and surrounded by beautiful trails. There are shorter and longer trails surrounding the property. The tour guides are amazing with kids and incredibly nice! If you're new to Boulder ask them things to do in town and they will... More

Lots of cool weather exhibits and some nice trails outdoors, both in the back of the building and the front of the parking lot. Unfortunately you can't re-enter the building from the back door after you go out to the weather trail.

We had no idea what we were getting into. We had a short but nice drive, wondered where the building was, and all of a sudden it appeared behind the trees...and what a building it is! Nice views and a terrific, interactive museum good for all ages.

We liked the NCAR. Their exhibits are good and not too overwhelming. My kids liked checking out the demos and my husband read all of the details. I liked the history of the building... An IM Pei design. There wasn't a place I could see to get a drink. Also, some brief tours would've been nice to teach the highlights.

Not only a Gem for Boulder, but for the world. May NCAR continue to be funded. Thank you to all the Brave and Brilliant NCAR scientists!

But it sure is interesting. And depressing. And interactive. And free. We went without the pretense of kids to educate and found the exhibits enlightening and engaging. You can predict hurricanes, classify clouds and see what's going on in this climate. Plan about an hour to see everything. The site itself (IM Pei design) is interesting and there's a short... More

Tour content and guides were informative, energetic, and and kept a good pace. I.M. Pei and team designed the building with an amazing thought process for the setting, the building, the surroundings. Great for all ages.

The setting is awesome. There is a free tour with information on how the weather is predicted, and what an incredible resource this is for the nation. There are nature trails outside the building and a beautiful view of the Flatirons from the south.