Mission
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science inspires curiosity and excites minds of all ages through scientific discovery and the presentation and preservation of the world’s unique treasures.
Vision
To create a community of critical thinkers who understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future.
Board of Trustees
Chair: Peter Dea
Vice Chair: James H. Crocker
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers
Lisa Appel
Monty Cleworth
Anthony M. Combs
John E. Freyer
Francisco Garcia
Henry Gordon
Oliver W. Hickel, III
Wayne Hutchens
Walter A. Koelbel, Jr.
Nancy Leprino Henry
Mary Pat Link
Harold R. Logan, Jr.
Anne McCarthy
Susan McIntire
Carrie Morgridge
Eric Resnick
Timothy M. Ryan
Mark Sexton
Eric D. Sipf
Thomas W. Swanson
Sondra M. Talley
M. Ray Thomasson
Dell Van Gilder, Jr.
Ed Warner
Executive Profiles
George Sparks
President & CEO
Dr. Bridget Coughlin
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Programs and Curator of Human Health
Sandi Garcia
Chief Financial Officer
Mary Hacking
Vice President of Visitor Experience
Dr. Kirk Johnson
Vice President of Research & Collections and Chief Curator
Dave Noel
Vice President of Information Technology
Jeff Riley
Vice President of Development
Annual Report
Download the 2009 Annual Report (PDF | 2,098KB)
Core Competencies
The Museum has expertise and provides programming in five main areas. Our exhibitions, IMAX films, lectures, classes, and programs pertain to one or more of the following core competencies:
Professional Credentials
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has been awarded the highest honor a museum can receive—accreditation by the American Association of Museums. Accreditation certifies that a museum operates according to standards set forth by the museum profession, manages its collections responsibly, and provides quality service to the public. Of the more than 16,000 museums nationwide, only some 750 are accredited.
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