Exhibition Overview

Mammoths & Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age 

February 15, 2013 - May 27, 2013 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Return to the Ice Age. In Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age, you will encounter some of Earth’s most awe-inspiring mammals, roam among saber-toothed cats and giant bears, and wonder over some of the oldest human artifacts in existence. Life-size models of Ice Age behemoths, fossil tusks and skulls, touchable teeth, spear points, cave paintings, interactive displays, and videos bring this fascinating time in Earth history back to life.

Local visitors will enjoy a point of pride for Coloradans as they relive the story of the Snowmastodon Project®, the exceptional Ice Age fossil site unearthed near Snowmass Village in 2010. Visitors will have the opportunity to see a selection of fossils on display for the first time, watch a new educational video about the discovery, and hear about the science that is emerging from the study of this historic site. In addition, exhibition visitors can watch as Museum volunteers clean and prepare fossils from various Colorado dig sites. 

Press Kit

Press Release - PDF - 80KB

Exhibition at a Glance - PDF - 80KB

Exhibition Walk-Through - PDF - 80KB

The Snowmastodon Project® - PDF - 80KB

Images and Descriptions - PDF - 200KB

Related Programs and Events - PDF - 80KB

Museum Biographies - PDF - 80KB

Biography: Dan Fisher - PDF - 80KB

Press Contact - For Press Inquiries Only

Charlotte Hurley, 303-370-6407 or Charlotte.Hurley@dmns.org

Press Events

Opening Weekend - Complimentary Access for Media

Friday, February 15 through Sunday, Feburary 17 members of the media and a guest are invited to experience the exhibition between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please RSVP to Charlotte.Hurley@dmns.org before 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 14.

Individual Appointments/Interviews

After opening weekend, we offer free admission only to working journalists on assignment. Please call or email Charlotte Hurley in advance to make arrangements. Enter through the staff/volunteer door (to the left of the main entrance) and check in with the security team when you arrive.