Project Updates

Time Lapse Video of Construction (September 22, 2011 - September 13, 2012)

  • Underground Levels Enclosed

    November 5, 2012
    The underground levels in the new wing are now enclosed, shaping the future home of the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center.

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  • Year One Update

    September 14, 2012
    One year after breaking ground on the new Education and Collections Facility, the project is on time and on budget. 

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  • Excavation is Moving Fast

    March 28, 2012
    Excavation is moving at a fast rate on the south side of the Museum in preparation for the new Education and Collections Facility.

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  • Breaking Ground on the New Addition

    September 13, 2011
    The Denver Museum of Nature & Science begins construction of its long-anticipated Education and Collections Facility, which is scheduled to open in 2014.

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  • Temporary City Park Bike Route Detour

    Museum improvements to affect Montview Ave. regional bikeway until 2014.

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  • Permanent Road Closure

    Beginning June 6, 2011, the stretch of City Park Road between Montview and 17th Avenue will be permanently closed by Denver Parks and Recreation. This stretch of road will be used for construction vehicles from August 2011 through summer 2013 during the construction of the Museum's Education and Collections Facility.

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Project Updates

Construction has begun! Check out the latest progress on the Education & Collections Facility.

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The Addition

The brand new Education and Collections Facility 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.

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How Can You Help?

With your help, we can make sure more people view the world with a sense of awe, renewed respect for science, and fully-energized curiosity.

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