Denver Museum of Nature & Science Announces 2008 Free Days, Upcoming Temporary Exhibit and IMAX Film
DENVER—December 4, 2007—The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will offer eight Free Days in 2008, all of which are made possible through the generous funding of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). They are:
- Wednesday, January 16
- Sunday, April 20
- Saturday, May 3
- Wednesday, June 25
- Wednesday, August 13
- Sunday, September 7
- Wednesday, October 22
- Sunday, December 7
Early 2008 will also be a busy time at the Museum with the release of a new IMAX film, and the opening of a new temporary exhibit.
The Alps
Opens Friday, January 11, 2008
Phipps IMAX Theater
Set in the breathtaking grandeur of the Swiss Alps, this IMAX film follows the story of American climber John Harlin III as he returns to the mountain that claimed his father’s life some 40 years before, the fearsome Eiger. Featuring spectacular giant screen images, The Alps takes viewers on a visual tour of Switzerland where they will visit charming mountain-top villages, ride the high-altitude glacier express train, and experience first-hand what it is like to climb the North Face of the Eiger. The Alps runs through June 5, 2008.
GOLD
Opens Friday, February 15, 2008
Phipps Special Exhibits Gallery
Throughout human history, gold has been synonymous with wealth, beauty, and status. Through its natural essences of malleability and brightness, gold has been worked to the heights of artistic achievement. Through its perceived power and economic value, gold has brought about human strife and environmental degradation. More than 600 extraordinary geological specimens and cultural objects in GOLD trace the path of gold from the depths of Earth to glittering jewelry and artifacts that have captivated civilizations for centuries. GOLD runs through June 8, 2008. Admission surcharge applies.
For more information, please call 303-322-7009 or 1-800-925-2250 outside the Denver metro area, or check www.dmns.org.
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