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
Click
here for our executive profiles.
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:
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.
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