Learn about the world around you through interactive exhibits and live demonstrations at this first-class natural science and history museum.
Conveniently located in City Park near the city centre, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is the perfect destination for anyone with an interest in natural history, anthropology and space science. The museum is home to over one million artefacts, pre-historic objects and specimens as well as a wide range of permanent and temporary interactive exhibitions that encourage visitors to explore the relationship between natural history and the sciences.Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science owes its origins to the pioneering efforts of esteemed naturalist, Edwin Carter. Holed away in his little cabin in the Rockies, Carter began conserving and collating the local specimens and wildlife that would form the backbone of the museum’s current collection.Go on a journey with the native peoples in the North American Indian Cultures Hall. Learn about their way of life as you travel through re-constructed dwellings including an Eskimo house, a Navajo hogan, and a Cheyenne tipi.Discover the secrets of the ancients at the Egyptian Mummies exhibit. This is an utterly fascinating exhibition that employs modern technology to unearth the mysteries of the past. Using X-rays and CT scans, museum scientists have solved the riddle of two women who have been dead for over 3,000 years.Explore the universe and investigate space exploration, deep space and the solar system at the Space Odyssey exhibit. Dive into the cosmos and weave through black holes and super volcanos in the 125-seater planetarium. Kids will really love this section of the museum – it’s out of this world!Spark your child’s imagination at the interactive Discovery Zone. Small visitors can dig for dinosaur bones, create their own artwork, learn about animals or simply chill out and enjoy some story time.Grab some popcorn and head to the IMAX theatre. Showing insightful films and documentaries that fit the theme of the museum, this is a good option if youngsters are beginning to flag.When it’s time to eat, take your pick from the refreshments at the Grab and Go Snack Bar. If you require something with a little more bite, pop into the T-Rex Café which stocks a range of hamburgers, soups, salads and children’s meals. All in all, a great day out awaits.
