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

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science aspires to create a community of critical thinkers who understand the lessons of the past and act as responsible stewards of the future.

Future Plans

Construction has begun on the Education & Collections Facility! This new wing will add 126,000 square feet and five levels of discovery to the Museum, providing even more space to engage, delight, and spark your imagination. Click here to learn more about this project.

Board of Trustees

Chair: James H. Crocker 
Vice Chair: Timothy M. Ryan 

Sue Anschutz-Rodgers, Lisa Appel, Monty Cleworth, Peter Dea, John E. Freyer, Francisco Garcia, Henry Gordon, Oliver W. Hickel, III, Wayne Hutchens, Walter A. Koelbel, Jr., Mary Pat Link, Harold R. Logan, Jr., Anne McCarthy, Susan McIntire, Carrie Morgridge, Eric Resnick, Dr. Scott Sampson, Mark Sexton, Thomas W. Swanson, Sondra M. Talley, M. Ray Thomasson, Dell Van Gilder, Jr., Ed Warner

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Annual Report

Download the 2011 Annual Report (PDF | 1.84MB)

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:

• Anthropology
• Earth Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Space Sciences
• Zoology

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. Additionally, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate providing access to Smithsonian resources, including its 136 million-object collections, scholarships, traveling exhibitions, and membership benefits. This affiliation also gives the Museum and the Smithsonian Institution the opportunity to pursue high level collaborations around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM), climate change, the natural world and digital initiatives.