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CSU Spur is focused on engaging PreK-12 students, families, and visitors around the topics of food, water, and health through real-world experiences. CSU Spur connects and inspires visitors through the ability to watch ongoing research, to see behind-the-scenes of services, and to watch professionals at work. 

Visit CSU Spur for a day of activities with the kids, to spend time with friends in a beautiful outdoor space, to watch veterinarians at work, see horses rehabilitate on underwater treadmills, take a cooking class, talk to experts about how to grow your own food, and visit our rooftop greenhouse. View a calendar of all timed activities and demonstrations.

Interested in volunteering?

Fill out a volunteer application.

Know before you go:
  • CSU Spur is free and open to the public year-round.
  • Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • 2nd Saturday of every month: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (closed all other Saturdays)
  • Closed Sundays
  • Guided tours of all three buildings are offered most months, but please note: a tour is NOT required to visit Spur.
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Bring your group to CSU Spur!

In addition to self-guided experiences, CSU Spur is free and open to school groups, field trips, after-school programs and summer camps, and more!

Three buildings for food, water, and health

Explore exhibits and art installations in and around all three buildings, and engage in hands-on educational activities at various stops throughout the campus. 

VIDA

Line drawing of Vida

Vida focuses on animal and human health. Check out equine-assisted services, live animal surgeries, horses walking on underwater treadmills, virtual reality, and more! Explore Vida.

TERRA

Line drawing of Terra

Terra focuses on food and agriculture. Check out rooftop greenhouses, sensory testing, a teaching and commissary kitchen, vertical gardens, the CSU Impact(o) Map, and more! Explore Terra.

HYDRO

Line drawing of Hydro

Hydro focuses on water. Check out Denver Water’s water quality laboratory, the Hydro Backyard, a stream table, theater space, artist studios, a farm-to-table cafe, and more! Explore Hydro.

Discover your Spur

For PreK-12

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For adult learners

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For families

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For faculty

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For scientists

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For event planners

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Getting Here

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BY CAR

CSU Spur is located northeast of I-25 and I-70 in Denver, between the Washington Street and Brighton Boulevard exits, and free parking is available in Lot N (see map and driving directions below).

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BY RIDESHARE

The Denver Connector Microtransit Program offers free rides within the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods weekdays between 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

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BY BIKE

The South Platte River bike trail connects directly to CSU Spur. The campus has bike racks.

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BY TRANSIT

CSU Spur is served by the N Line from Union Station and the 47th Avenue & Brighton Boulevard bus stop; however direct connections from these stops to the campus are part of future phases of National Western Center construction, and travel from these stops to CSU Spur is not recommended at this time.

Getting to Spur

Parking (download the map in English or Spanish)

  • Dumb Friends League and Temple Grandin Equine Center clients park in client parking on the west side of the Vida building.
  • All other visitors and staff please follow signs for guest parking on the north side of the Vida building.

Driving directions

  • Take I-25 to I-70 east
  • Travel east on I-70 to Washington St. (exit 206)
  • Turn north onto Washington St.
  • Turn east onto E. 47th Ave.
  • E. 47th Ave. turns into E. 46th Ave.
  • Turn north onto National Western Drive

Address for GPS: 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216