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.
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.
Researchers use genetics of winter camouflage to understand how jackrabbits might survive climate change
Researchers use genetics of winter camouflage to understand how jackrabbits might survive climate change
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.
Archive: 2020-2021 Tools @ Tea Time Program
Teachers! Grab your afternoon tea and log in for Tools @ Tea Time, an end-of-the day boost, with tips and resources from the Museum Teacher Professional Development Team and an opportunity to share strategies with other teachers about remote and hybrid learning.
Original Saber Tooth Mold
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Original Saber Tooth Mold
Plastinated Cross-section of the Human Torso
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Plastinated Cross-section of the Human Torso
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.
Destination Solar System
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Explore space like never before in the live show! This out-of-this-world tour, departing from Gates Planetarium,takes place on board the Space Express.Tours of the hottest hot spots and the coldest, stormiest, and most spectacular sights in the solar system await curious space explorers of all ages.
Wonder Workshops
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Let us come to you! Our magnificent Museum educators will transform your classroom and take your adventurers on an unforgettable journey. This 45-minute program will fuel your students’ passion and curiosity for nature and science—challenging them to experiment, play, and solve mysteries together.
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
James Hagadorn
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James Hagadorn, Tim & Kathryn Ryan Curator of Geology
Tiffany Nuessle
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Tiffany Nuessle, Research Manager in the Genetics Lab
Garth Spellman
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Garth Spellman, Associate Curator of Ornithology
Early Origins of Turtles
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Early Origins of Turtles
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.
ALIVE
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Astronomy Learning in Immersive Virtual Environments ALIVE
Reserve Area Archaeological Project
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Reserve Area Archaeological Project
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].
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
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.
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.
EdgGuide Micronavigation Technology Launches in Denver, Enabling Greater Autonomy
Beginning today, people with visual impairments have a new way to experience the Denver Museum of Nature & Science thanks to EdgGuide, a micronavigation system that allows near pinpoint accuracy for indoor navigation.
7 Spooky Halloween animals and where to find them at the Museum
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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has hundreds of species on display, but if you’re looking to see or learn more about these “spooky” Halloween animals, we got them too.
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.”
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DENVER—The Denver Museum of Nature & Science welcomes “Bugs.” They’re bigger, they’re better, they’re buggier than ever. This interactive exhibition takes you into the incredible world of critters as you learn how to think, work and come eye to eye with nature’s true geniuses.
ISP Podcast Season Three
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The eight-part series examines air pollution in Colorado and beyond, and how we are navigating this complex problem that knows no borders
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.
Cities of the Future 3D
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Step into the world of tomorrow with “Cities of the Future” – narrated by the award-winning actor John Krasinski – and discover the exciting innovations engineers are working on right now to help meet the challenges of a changing planet.
Space Odyssey
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Science and Space screen, learn about space at the Denver Museum. Learn about the our solar system, and experience a Planetarium show.
Cosmic Journey
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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.
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.
Denver International Airport
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Bored before your flight? Not today! Check out this interactive activity guide.
Aeropuerto Internacional de Denver
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Bored before your flight? Not today! Check out this interactive activity guide.
Share Your Gift of Membership
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Giving Club Explorer, Naturalist, Collector, and Founder level members receive (1) complimentary Family level Museum membership to give away. Use the following instructions to share this membership benefit. Contact Giving Club manager, Adam Beaves, at [email protected] for additional assistance.
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.
Teen Science Scholars
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Teen Science Scholars
Image Licensing and Permissions
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Image Archives Image Licensing
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.
Lindsay Dougan
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Lindsay Dougan, Digital Research Lab Technician
Cretaceous of the Morondava and Diego Basins
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Cretaceous of the Morondava and Diego Basins
Japanese Beetle Survey
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Community Science Japanese Beetle Survey
North American Camel Spiders
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North American Camel Spiders
Star Formation in the Aquila Rift
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Star Formation in the Aquila Rift
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
Northwest Coast Collection
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Northwest Coast Collection IMLS Grant
Facility Rental
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Plan a function for your company or organization at the museum, where our spacious facility offers many options for the perfect setting—accommodating 15 to 3,500 guests—and our full-service event and catering planners ensure you can relax and watch your event go off without a hitch.
Plan an Event
Plan your next wedding, reception or special event at the Museum, where we offer unique settings, state-of-the-art audio visual services, unforgettable exhibitions and event enhancements such as Planetarium shows and inspiring views of City Park, Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains
Catering
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers one of the region's most distinctive settings for receptions, dinners, corporate meetings, holiday parties, and convention events. Dinner and Evening Events, Receptions, Buffets and Seated Entrees, Desserts, Breakfast & Bar Selections
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.
Science Lounge: Prom for All 21+
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A fun date night event to party with DMNS
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