Since the very beginning of Colorado's settlement, Denver has been the region's thriving cultural hub and a regional educational center. Among the leading educational institutions are the Metropolitan State College of Denver (1963); the Denver campus (established in 1912) of the University of Colorado; the University of Denver (1864); the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (1883); and Regis University (1877). Nearby is the first campus of the University of Colorado (1876) in Boulder, and the Colorado School of Mines (1874) in Golden.
Prominent cultural institutions include the Denver Art Museum, with a fine collection of Native American art and pre-Columbian artifacts. The natural world can be explored at the Denver Museum of Natural History; the Denver Zoo, which emphasizes natural habitats and is considered one of the best in the country; and the Denver Botanic Gardens. The Colorado History Museum has displays showing how miners, settlers, and Native Americans lived during the state's early years. Denver's history can be seen in the Molly Brown House, Larimer Square, and the Byers-Evans House. Walking tours of historic areas also explore the city's past. Most of the nearby towns have historical societies and museums, such as the Littleton Historical Museum and the Aurora History Museum. Specialized museums in the Denver area include those devoted to blacks in the West, railroads, firefighting, transportation, and miniatures and dolls. Tours of the United States Mint, the State Capitol, and the Governor's Mansion are also available.
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