Expedition Health

Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

Pirates of the Human Being: Meet Your Microbial Mates

Students join our captain and cartoon sidekick, the parrot Polly, on an expedition to discover some of the amazing microbes that live in and on the human body.
NHES 1; Science 1,3,6

The SuperFood Heroes

“Antioxidant” and the rest of the animated SuperFood Heroes use their antioxidant powers to protect cells and DNA when Cell City is attacked by the Free Radical Rascals!
NHES 1; Science 1,3,6

Expedition Dissection: Spelunking the Lung

Using a state-of-the-art, high-definition digital camera, scientific animations, and audience participation, students learn first-hand about the respiratory system and how to keep it healthy.
NHES 1; Science 1,3,6

The Heart Chamber

Get an inside look at the heart in this interactive dissection program. Four activity stations tell different educational stories about the heart: the heart is a pump, the heart is electric, the heart is a muscle, and the heart has its own blood supply. Dissected sheep hearts, authentic specimens, props, and fun activities round out each story.
NHES 1; Science 1,3,6

Cost

Free with Museum admission.

Registration

Call Reservations at 303.370.6000, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Teacher Resources

More from the Museum...

  • BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart Mini Workshop (CANCELLED)

    Thursday, March 25 or Tuesday, March 30 Enjoy an opportunity to see the exhibition and try activities from the educators guide.  UPDATE: BOTH DATES CANCELLED

  • Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

  • New Me: Puberty

    Mondays–FridaysGrades 5 & 6Explore puberty during a sensitive, respectful, coed discussion led by a professional educator. Discuss the physical and emotional changes of growing and changing.

 

Program Catalog

Featured

    Expedition Health

    Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

    Arabia

    Explore the ancient tombs of a lost city, dive into the shipwrecks of the Red Sea with underwater archaeologists, and experience the extraordinary pilgrimage known as the hajj—the largest gathering of people on Earth.

    BODY WORLDS & The Story of The Heart

    BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart, an all-new exhibition, will reveal -- through the lenses of anatomy, cardiology, psychology and culture -- how the heart nourishes, regulates and sustains life.

    Educators Night

    Tuesday, March 16, 5-10 p.m.

    Teachers, PTA members, and school administrators, join us for a FREE after-hours event to enjoy the Museum as you explore the wealth of educational opportunities available for your students.

Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

Find out if your school is eligible.