Events and Activities

The Skeptics’ Guide to the Universe podcast hosts are here in Denver as part of their Extravaganza tour! You may have heard their award-winning science podcast, and perhaps you have read their best-selling book on critical thinking. Now watch them live on stage as they entertain and challenge your perception of reality. Joined by host and musician, George Hrab, the SGU crew will create a skeptical extravaganza of special significance!

Events are subject to change based upon federal, state or local health guidance.  

Fall Break Camps
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., daily
Grades K–1, Grades 2–3, & Grades 4–5
$160 member, $175 non-member

3-day Camps
November 22–24

Looking for something amazing for your kids to do during school breaks? At the Museum, your child will experience fun and wonder, see IMAX films and planetarium shows, and explore the marvels of our temporary exhibitions. Each day will be something new as we bring together our favorite camp themes and activities for 2021 break camps! 

Online enrollment for Fall Break Camps is open! Scholarship registration is by phone only, call Guest Services at 303.370.6000, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Learn More Here

Winter Break Camps
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., daily
Grades K–1, Grades 2–3, & Grades 4–5  
$210 member, $235 non-member

4-day Camps
Week 1: December 20 – 23
Week 2: December 28 – 31

Looking for something amazing for your kids to do during school breaks? At the Museum, your child will experience fun and wonder, see IMAX films and planetarium shows, and explore the marvels of our temporary exhibitions. Each day will be something new as we bring together our favorite camp themes and activities for 2021 break camps! Camps offered for grades K – 1, 2 – 3, and 4 – 5.

Online enrollment for Winter Break Camps is open! Scholarship registration is by phone only, call Guest Services at 303.370.6000, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Learn More Here

Thursday, Oct. 21
9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Reservations required. See it before it opens to the public!

In “Survival of the Slowest” you’ll meet live animals such as a two-toed sloth, a green iguana, a chameleon and several other species that manage to thrive in a world where large, strong and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain.

Wednesday, Oct. 27
6 - 9 p.m.
FREE

Reservations required. See it after hours!

Sometimes being slow has advantages. In “Survival of the Slowest” you’ll meet live animals such as a two-toed sloth, a green iguana, a chameleon and several other species that manage to thrive in a world where large, strong and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. Explore dozens of habitats teeming with live plants and animals, and discover their counterintuitive adaptations and surprising strategies for survival.

An optional plated dinner is available for purchase with this event. Adult/Senior/Youth (11-18): $25; Children (3-10): $14. Separate timed tickets are required for BOTH dinner and exhibit entry; please make sure to select BOTH at checkout if interested (Exhibit Entry and Optional Dinner are listed as separate Member Events). Dinner reservation required by Oct. 15, 2021; purchase here.

Event subject to sell out due to exhibit capacity. 

Wednesday, Nov. 3
6 - 9 p.m.
$50 Members; $60 Non-Members

Reservations required by Oct. 20. Ages 21+ Only. See it after hours!

Sometimes being slow has advantages. In “Survival of the Slowest” you’ll meet live animals such as a two-toed sloth, a green iguana, a chameleon and several other species that manage to thrive in a world where large, strong and fast animals are often at the top of the food chain. Explore dozens of habitats teeming with live plants and animals, and discover their counterintuitive adaptations and surprising strategies for survival. 

In addition to an adults-only evening in "Survival of the Slowest," you'll enjoy a cash bar followed by a plated dinner.

Event subject to sell out due to exhibit capacity.

Nov. 5-7, 2021

Onsite at the Museum Shop and online at shop.dmns.org

No Museum general admission ticket needed

Get ahead of the holiday rush at the Member Exclusive Holiday Sale! Members will receive 25% off purchases, free gift wrapping services and free curbside pickup. On November 5, enjoy early bird shopping at 8:00 a.m. and a delicious breakfast of stuffed French toast with whipped cream and berry compote ($7.50). 

Use code MEMBERS25 to utilize discount online (valid only with current Museum memberships).

Questions? Email [email protected].

Museum open until 9 on most Fridays

Can't make it to the Museum during the day? Come for an evening visit during Friday Evening Hours! The Museum is open until 9 p.m. on Fridays and admission prices remain the same. As always, admission is free for our members. We look forward to kicking off the weekend with you.

Because of private events, we are not open on the following Friday Evenings:

• Dec. 10, 17, 24, 31
• Jan. 7, 14