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At a Glance

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education.

A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

 

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.

 

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 2008 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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