Sensory Friendly Visits
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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.
Friday Evening Hours
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The Museum will be open until 10 p.m. on Fridays beginning January 17! It will be business as usual, with a few extras thrown in.
Curiosity Kits
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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.
Earth Sciences Peer-reviewed Publications
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Earth Sciences Publications
Giant Gar from Cretaceous–Palaeogene
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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.
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.
Onsite: At The Museum
Onsite: At the Museum offerings include free and flexible self-guided field trips, Field Trip Adventures facilitated programs, and Overnight Experiences. Teachers! Did you know that you can always visit the Museum for free? Present your school ID and get a sneak peek so you can prepare for your visi
The Institute for Science & Policy Launches New Podcast: Water Under Pressure
Today, the Institute for Science & Policy, a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, releases a new podcast “Water, Under Pressure: The Uncertain Future of Colorado’s Most Valuable Resource.”
RARE FOSSIL PRESERVATION OF SEA ANEMONES
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science Expert Uncovers Rare Fossil Preservation of Sea Anemones
Christina Fritts new Vice President of Development
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science Appoints Christina Fritts as Vice President of Development
Design Your Own Adventure
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Feeling creative? This option allows you to plan your own adventure at the Museum. Curate your trip to meet your group's needs with temporary exhibitions, Planetarium shows and more. Permanent exhibitions and Museum entry are free for PreK-12 school and youth groups.
Garth Spellman
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Garth Spellman, Associate Curator of Ornithology
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Presents Events and Programs to Commemorate Apollo 11 and Celebrate the Wonder of Space Science
This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first successful manned mission to land on the moon. On July 20, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will present several events and programs related to
El Denver Museum of Nature & Science presenta eventos y actividades para conmemorar el Apolo 11 y celebrar la maravilla de la ciencia espacial
Este verano, se cumplen 50 años del Apolo 11, la primera misión tripulada que llegó exitosamente a la Luna. El 20 de julio de 1969, el astronauta estadounidense Neil Armstrong se convirtió en el primer hombre en pisar la Luna. El Denver Museum of Nature & Science presentará diversos eventos y activi
Denver DMNS Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science curator David Krause has been awarded the prestigious Romer-Simpson Medal from the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
New Senior Vice President of Science, Dr. John Demboski
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. John Demboski as its new Senior Vice President of Science. Dr. Demboski is an accomplished evolutionary biologist and museum leader who will bring more than 20 years of experience to the position.
National Science Foundation grant
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has recently been awarded a prestigious collaborative research grant from the National Science Foundation's Frontier Research in Earth Sciences program.
After the Asteroid: Earth's Comeback Story
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A newly discovered trove of remarkably preserved fossils, found at Corral Bluffs near Colorado Springs, has brought into sharp focus how Earth recovered after the devastating asteroid impact 66 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. This discovery is a watershed scientific moment, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has created a brand-new bilingual exhibit to bring the discovery to life.
Black Holes
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Run time: 25 mins. There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos … and our imaginations.
Overnight Adventures
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Ever wondered if the Museum comes alive at night? Find out for yourself while sleeping among polar bears and zebras in our wildlife diorama halls. For grades 3-6; offered on select dates throughout the year.
Preservice Teachers
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Explore the amazing resources available at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and gain science or social studies content knowledge based on your group’s goals.
Floor Maps
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Museum Map. Explore the Museum floor plan before you visit. Find the Infinity Theater, Science atrium, Space Odyssey, T Rex Cafe, Gems & Minerals, Ricketson Auditorium, Gates Planetarium, Exhibition Health, Discovery Zone, Prehistoric Journey, Sky Terrace.
Image Licensing and Permissions
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Image Archives Image Licensing
Laura Uglean Jackson
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Digital Archivist at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Mahajanga Basin Project
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The Mahajanga Basin Project
Japanese Beetle Survey
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Community Science Japanese Beetle Survey
Secrets of the Sea 3D
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Dive into the fascinating world of the ocean in "Secrets of the Sea."
NEH Archaeology Grant
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National Endowment for the Humanities Archaeology Collections Grant
The Power of Poison
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Whether as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength or a lifesaving medical treatment, “The Power of Poison” is sure to surprise you at every turn!
2024.03.13- Indigenous Film: Odisea Amazonica/Veins of the Amazon
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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.
Scavenger Hunts
Have some additional fun while visiting the museum with the ELF, Museum Treasures, National Parks or State Symbols scavenger hunts - Can you find them all?
Catalyst Archive
Museum Magazine - All members receive a one-year subscription to Catalyst, the Museum magazine, mailed quarterly.
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].
Giving Club Memberships
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Support the Museum and enjoy membership benefits with the Giving Club. Benefits include Flex Tickets to redeem for lectures, Planetarium, Museum or surcharged exhibitions admission. Invitations to exclusive Giving Club events & exclusive exhibit previews.
Teacher Professional Development
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From early childhood education to secondary level classrooms, our teacher professional development programs help you infuse lessons with critical thinking skills, strengthen your expertise, and integrate hands-on science activities in the classroom. K-12 Professional Development, Preservice Teachers
Offsite: At Your Place
Think outside–or inside–the box! Unbox a Curiosity Kit or book a Wonder Workshop and transport your students to Mars, into a physics lab, through prehistoric Colorado, and beyond. These all-in-one experiences make an everyday classroom feel brand new.
About Us
Together with you, we share new discoveries with the world, preserve scientific treasures that pique curiosities, and open eyes and minds to the wonders of nature and science. Learn about the Museum's Mission, Vision and Core Values.
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.
COME TO YOUR SENSES!
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When it comes to our senses, hasn’t the number five had enough time in the spotlight? Now other sensory heroes get some overdue attention in “Our Senses: Creating Your Reality,” an exhibition for the whole family where you play with color, patterns, sounds, scents, and textures.
Scientists Name New Frog-legged Beetle Fossil for Sir David Attenborough
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Attenborough’s Beauty was on display in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s Prehistoric Journey exhibition for decades waiting to be identified.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Welcomes Freeda Warren as Vice President of Development and Marketing
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to announce Freeda Warren as vice president of development and marketing. Warren brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising and marketing, and is recognized as a visionary leader.
Family Fun Awaits! Explore Dazzling Colors, Ancient Ice and Giant Screen Films at the Museum
This winter, visit two temporary exhibitions – Wild Color and Mysteries of the Ice Ages – and three Giant Screen Movies at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Discovery Zone- Spanish
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La Zona de descubrimiento está llena de actividades que ayudan a desarrollar una base sólida para las habilidades científicas en los niños pequeños al observar, preguntar, descubrir, construir y compartir.
Wildlife Halls
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Wildlife Halls at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. World renowned wild life halls filled with animals from all over the world. Get up close to animals and experience, study and learn about these animals. Perfect for still life drawings and studies, examination, and wildlife conservation.
Black Holes en español
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Presencien la formación de la Vía Láctea y luego aventúrense en el interior del enorme agujero negro que acecha en su centro.
One World One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
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One World, One Sky is a brilliant spectacle of light and color that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.
Gems and Minerals
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Our classic Gems and Minerals gallery is being transformed and expanded into a new, awe-inspiring experience that will change the way you view and appreciate our natural world.
Earth Sciences 2022 Year in Review
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Earth Sciences 2022 Year in Review
Courtney Scheskie
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Learn more about Business Support Specialist Courtney Scheskie
Libby Couch
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Learn more about Business Support Specialist Libby Couch
Jeff Stephenson
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Jeff Stephenson, Zoology Collections Manager
Teen Science Scholars
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Teen Science Scholars
Living with the Enemy: The Peculiar Life History of an Ant-Eating Spider
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Over the years, Norman sent specimens of this mystery spider to various arachnologists throughout the country and world, including me. These minuscule arachnids were a puzzle to every expert consulted. It wasn't until 2019, two decades later, that the pieces started falling into place.
Why is Castle Rock so prominent?
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Drivers on I-25 near the town of Castle Rock have likely marveled at iconic Castle Rock, towering over its namesake city.
New Cryolab Launches at the Museum
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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.
A few billion dung beetles
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Do we have dung beetles in Colorado? Yes, we have over 85 species of dung beetle in our state — out of around 9,800 species of dung beetles worldwide.
Dust Settles on Massive Rehousing Project at the Museum
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A colossal effort has been quietly unfolding over the past several years in our collections at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Lauren Conrad
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Assistant Archivist, Denver Museum of Nature & Science
David Krause
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David Krause, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology
Panamarca
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Unearthing Ancient Peruvian History: International, Women-led Team of Archaeologists and Conservators Releases Findings from Excavations at Pañamarca
Americas Last Dinosaurs
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America's Last Dinosaurs
Early Origins of Turtles
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Early Origins of Turtles
Madagascar Paleontology Projects
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Madagascar Paleontology Projects
Cretaceous of the Morondava and Diego Basins
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Cretaceous of the Morondava and Diego Basins
Scarab Biodiversity Exploration
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Scarab Biodiversity Exploration
Human Land Use and Dung Beetles
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Human Land Use and Dung Beetles
ALIVE
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Astronomy Learning in Immersive Virtual Environments ALIVE
Thank You
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Thank you for your support of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2024.4.24 60 Minutes in Space
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Encounter new ideas, cutting-edge science, and captivating individuals during lectures and events at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
NEH CARES Grant
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NEH CARES: World Ethnology Rehousing
Magic Mountain
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Magic Mountain Community Archaeology Project
Northwest Coast Collection
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Northwest Coast Collection IMLS Grant
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Premier natural history and science Museum in Denver, Colorado and the western United States. Exhibitions, planetarium and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth and the universe. Awarded the Denver Business Journal's 2019 Top Tourist Attraction, nonprofit Denver.
Northwest Coast Collection
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Northwest Coast Collection IMLS Grant