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DENVER – Aug. 5 – Have you ever wondered what your dog was thinking or whether she can understand what you’re saying?
The traveling exhibition “Dogs! A Science Tail” — premiering at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Friday, Aug. 14 — offers a thrilling new interactive experience highlighting the dynamic bond between humans and dogs that enables guests to explore how dogs think and sense the world around them.
With features including a challenge to run faster than a chihuahua, full-sized dog models for exploring pet care, and virtual training stations, as well as a photo wall for guests to share personal photos and stories of their dogs, the exhibition is broken into four parts including:
• The Incredible Dog: Step into a dog’s world through playful, immersive activities where guests test their running pace against the top speeds of various breeds, watch dual screens that shows what you see next to how it appears to your dog, and learn how dogs think and communicate with each other and with humans.
• Dogs and Humans, Together Forever: Explore how dogs and humans live and work together through unique bonds that affect people and societies through interaction with a playful virtual dog, test canine pop-culture knowledge in a “Jeopardy!” game show aptly named “Jeopawdy!,” and explore jobs for dogs as well as careers humans can do with dogs.
• Tail as Old as Time: Discover the amazing origin story of dogs through roleplay as an archaeologist, analyze bones and DNA patterns to see how scientists study the effects of dog domestication, and understand how dogs evolved from ancient wolves into a lovable and diverse array of canine companions.
• Caring for Dogs: Explore the possibilities and responsibilities that come with bringing a dog into your life and find out how to care for these furry family members, including training, brushing, and more
“So many of us — more than 60 million Americans — love our dogs,” said George Sparks, President &
CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “And we couldn’t imagine a more exciting, interactive
way to explore and inspire a love of nature and science than through the eyes of our furry friends.”
“Dogs! A Science Tail” was created by the California Science Center with support from Annenberg
Foundation and Wallis Annenberg PetSpace. PetSmart Charities®, the leading funder of animal welfare
in North America, is sponsoring the national tour. The exhibition is presented in Denver by ORIJEN, a
Champion Petfoods ™ Brand.
Tickets are on sale now (for humans only) at dmns.org/dogstail. Timed tickets are required. Pets are not
permitted inside the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; however, the Museum welcomes service
dogs.
To complement the exhibition, the Museum will feature the award winning documentary “Superpower
Dogs,” an inspiring IMAX® adventure highlighting the life saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery
of some of the world’s most amazing dogs narrated by Chris Evans. “Superpower Dogs” in IMAX® 3D
opens at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, Aug. 17. Complimentary passes to screen
the film are available to members of the press. Contact [email protected] to request passes.
Visit dmns.org/dogspresskit for more information.
Media Preview
A press conference and media preview of “Dogs! A Science Tail” will be held on Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. at the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, and via Zoom. To confirm attendance or
receive the Zoom link, contact [email protected].
About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain Region’s leading resource for informal
science education. Our mission is to be a catalyst and ignite the community’s passion for nature and
science. The Museum offers a wide variety of engaging exhibitions, programs, activities and scientific
research to inspire public appreciation and understanding of the wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the
universe. The Museum is located at 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205. Information: dmns.org or
303.370.6000. Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by
the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The
Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Connect with the Museum on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram.
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