Current Exhibitions

  • A Day in Pompeii

    September 14, 2012 - January 13, 2013
    What nature destroyed, it also preserved. Hundreds of exceptional artifacts offer an insider's glimpse into the daily life -- and tragic end -- of this ancient Roman city that was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.

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  • James Luna Presents Making Do

    October 3, 2012 - March 3, 2013
    Acclaimed performance artist James Luna has created Making Do, a work specifically designed to be presented in the Crane North American Indian Cultures Hall here at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. 
     

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  • Discovery Zone

    On Permanent Display
    This interactive educational center is geared toward children and families who like fun, hands-on activities.

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  • Egyptian Mummies

    On Permanent Display
    Two mummies teach modern scientists how the ancient civilization of Egypt regarded its living and preserved its dead.

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  • Expedition Health

    On Permanent Display
    Expedition Health is about YOUR human body-how it is constantly changing and adapting in ways you can see, measure, and optimize through the choices you make.

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  • Gems & Minerals

    On Permanent Display
    Tunnel beneath the earth in a re-created mine and examine a host of colorful crystals and minerals found both locally and globally.

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  • Konovalenko: Gem Carvings of Russian Folk Life

    On Permanent Display
     See the only collection of the remarkable Vasily Konovalenko gem sculptures on public display outside of Moscow.

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  • North American Indian Cultures

    On Permanent Display
    Shelter. Food. Clothing. Tools. Experience the incredible diversity among Native American groups and the practicality and artistry of their everyday objects.

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  • Prehistoric Journey

    On Permanent Display
    A journey through the eons allows you to trace the evolution of life on Earth, from single-celled organisms to lumbering dinosaurs to the inhabitants of today's world.

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  • Space Odyssey

    On Permanent Display
    Explore the universe and your place in it in this dynamic and highly interactive exhibition.

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  • Wildlife Exhibits

    On Permanent Display
    Animals big and small come to life in exquisitely detailed dioramas that transport you around the world.

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