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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

Reservations

All of our school programs can be booked online! For phone reservations please call 303.370.6000, 7 days a week, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Directions, Parking and Entrances

Directions, Parking and Entrances. Directions by Car, Bus, and alternative transportation such as Lyft (use the code DMNSNEW for $5 off 3 rides). Save yourself some time, money, and hassle. Purchase tickets online before you arrive and save $2 on Museum admission!

Scholarships

Scholarships. Free Museum Admission. Permanent Exhibitions are FREE for school groups and organized youth groups every day. We are also delighted to offer scholarships for all of our programs, Planetarium, and temporary exhibits. Call 303.370.6000 9 a.m.–5 p.m. for more information

Press Room

Welcome to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science Press Room. Our Media Relations team works directly with the media across all platforms to provide background information and all news and events pertaining to the museum. We can also help with Press Kits, media and visuals.

Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The museum is open seven days a week year-round, except December 25, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Guest Services phone line is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at 303.370.6000, except December 25. IMAX, Planetarium, Special Exhibits, maps, access and more.

Planetarium

Current and upcoming shows at the Gates Planetarium. A 25 minute space-themed film in a small dome theater.

Membership FAQ

Have questions? We have answers! Get answers to some commonly asked questions regarding your visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. If you don't find what you're looking for below, please call or email the Membership Department at 303.370.6306 or [email protected].

eCard

Simply download the free DMNS eCard app from your device’s app store and never leave home without your membership card! The app is available on iOS, Android. If you haven’t taken advantage of the eCard yet, simply download it from your device’s app store by searching for "DMNS eCard".

Corporate Membership

Become a corporate member and enjoy many special perks that connect your employees to the Museum and reward them for a job well done. Corporate membership includes Museum and Planetarium passes and other benefits.

At Home Science Fun

Our talented educator performer team (the folks facilitating shows and experiments in our exhibitions and hosting our virtual programs) created a list of their favorite at-home science activities.

Contact us

Information & Reservations - 303.370.6000 - For general comments or questions, e-mail [email protected]. Contact information for many of the museum departments and for ticket donations.

Internships

Internships at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Learn valuable professional skills and gain experience in a STEM field, while interning at the Denver Museum. Gain hands-on experience in scientific research, collections and archives.

Teen Science Scholars

Learn valuable professional skills and gain experience in a STEM field, while interning at the Denver Museum. Our internships allow students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in scientific research, collections and archives.

Give to the Museum

Philanthropic opportunities for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Donate to help children experience the Museum. Legacy giving, matching gifts to the Museum, Will and estate planning and giving to the Museum. Set up annual giving to the Museum. Give stocks and gifts to the Denver Museum.

The Museum Teams Up with We Don’t Waste

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has partnered up with local non-profit We Don’t Waste Food for a wholesome event: We Don’t Waste Markets on Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Garden Place. At this event, Museum scientists and educators provide fun and learning games and activities for hundreds of Denver

Cosmic Journey

In Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure, you'll travel through our solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons.

Free Days and Free Nights

Satisfy your science curiosity in a safe environment during our SCFD Free Days.

Curiosity Kits

Curiosity Kits - From the Museum right to your doorstep! We’re delivering extraordinary experiences when you and your kids want them. We’ve got everything covered—we will deliver an activity box filled with imaginative, hands-on activities, complete with all the tools you’ll need.

Field Trip Adventures

If a fully planned and guided day sounds like a dream come true, let our Field Trip Adventures do the work by maximizing your fun with activities designed to align with Colorado Academic Standards.

Corporate Partners

Become a corporate partner of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and create a lasting legacy for future experiences for children. Corporate giving opportunities at the Denver Museum.

Jeff Stephenson

Jeff Stephenson, Zoology Collections Manager

Sensory Friendly Visits

We are so excited you’re thinking about a visit to Denver Museum of Nature & Science! We also understand the Museum can be an overwhelming environment sometimes. Here are a few ideas to help you plan a more sensory friendly visit.

New Cryolab Launches at the Museum

Just how cold is liquid nitrogen? With a boiling point of negative 196 degrees Celsius, liquid nitrogen is over 100 degrees colder than the coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth.

Giant Gar from Cretaceous–Palaeogene

The team stopped to find and dig through the Cretaceous/Paleogene (K/Pg) boundary, a thin band of rock containing much more iridium than other rock units and marks the end of the Mesozoic Era and the beginning of the Cenozoic Era.

2024.03.13- Indigenous Film: Odisea Amazonica/Veins of the Amazon

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present this month's Indigenous Film.