Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science We envision an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. We will make them as carefully and consistently as we can.
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The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. As an education-based organization, we believe in the importance of open exchange and learning. In order to maintain a family friendly and respectful environment, we do moderate comments made on our social media networks. While most comments will remain posted if they are on-topic

and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. We are dedicated to providing our visitors with a quality experience – whether it be online or at the Museum. We will address all constructive criticisms quickly and efficiently as long as they are not abusive, offensive, inappropriate, profane (including expletives and letters followed by dashes) or illegal.

What makes an object worth keeping? 👀 A button found on a sidewalk. A handwritten note tucked in a drawer. A tiny treasu...
09/01/2026

What makes an object worth keeping? 👀 A button found on a sidewalk. A handwritten note tucked in a drawer. A tiny treasure with a story waiting to be discovered.

Join us Thursday, Sept. 24 for An Evening of Wonder: Office of Collecting and Design Fall Tour 2026 and explore the curious, unusual and overlooked objects that find their way into museum collections.

You’ll get a sneak peek inside the Office of Collecting & Design’s 42-foot mobile museum, plus a look at surprising treasures from the Museum’s own Archives.

Come curious. Leave seeing everyday objects a little differently. ✨ https://bit.ly/4iF0f2r

Landscapes are always changing. 🌎Step inside Changing Landscapes and explore how places like Venice, Mesa Verde and Rapa...
09/01/2026

Landscapes are always changing. 🌎

Step inside Changing Landscapes and explore how places like Venice, Mesa Verde and Rapa Nui have transformed over time. Through hands-on interactives, uncover the forces that shape our world—from natural processes to human choices. https://dmns.mobi/3Pjiyhu

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4–9 p.m. for the Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening during Free Night. Museum admission is f...
08/31/2026

Join us Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4–9 p.m. for the Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening during Free Night.

Museum admission is free all evening, and no registration is required.

Explore the new Sturm Family Plaza, try hands-on activities, watch live science demonstrations, listen to live music and enjoy outdoor dining from the T.REX Cafe.

Then take the experience to the big screen and see the Denver premiere of Penguins: A Love Story 2D in the Sturm Infinity Theater at 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. Theater tickets are sold separately.

Discovery is an experience best shared. Come explore! https://dmns.mobi/4hTpOwo

🐦 What happens when two bird species cross paths—and crossbreed?Find out at Lovebirds: Causes and Consequences of Bird H...
08/30/2026

🐦 What happens when two bird species cross paths—and crossbreed?

Find out at Lovebirds: Causes and Consequences of Bird Hybridization on Sept. 8 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Join Dr. Garth Spellman, Director of Zoology and Curator of Ornithology, for a fascinating look at how hybrid birds are helping scientists understand evolution, species boundaries and adaptation.

From backyard birds to the iconic Italian sparrow, discover how these feathered hybrids are giving researchers a glimpse into evolution in action. 🧬 https://bit.ly/4zKHnVN

Discovery is an experience best shared. Join us for the Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening during Free Night on Tuesday, Se...
08/29/2026

Discovery is an experience best shared. Join us for the Sturm Family Wing Grand Opening during Free Night on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4–9 p.m.

Explore the new Sturm Family Plaza, where you can try hands-on activities, watch live science demonstrations and listen to live music while enjoying outdoor dining from the T.REX Cafe.

Grab a popcorn and a drink in the Sturm Infinity Lobby, then get a ticket to see the Denver premiere of Penguins: A Love Story 2D in the Sturm Infinity Theater at 4:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.

Come explore! https://dmns.mobi/4hTpOwo

📣 Early Closure Sept. 4The Museum will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 and will not have evening hours. Thank you for underst...
08/29/2026

📣 Early Closure Sept. 4

The Museum will close at 5 p.m. on Sept. 4 and will not have evening hours. Thank you for understanding!

🦕 Your last chance to go BIG. The World’s Largest Dinosaurs is heading toward extinction at the Museum. 👀 Don’t miss you...
08/29/2026

🦕 Your last chance to go BIG. The World’s Largest Dinosaurs is heading toward extinction at the Museum. 👀 Don’t miss your chance to stand beneath massive sauropods, explore how these giants lived and discover just how BIG “big” can get.

⏰ The exhibition closes Sept. 7 at 5 p.m. Make your prehistoric plans now. 🦖 https://dmns.mobi/4saouag

Why does public discourse overlook what happens inside classrooms? Join Cece Zhou, Senior Director of Communications at ...
08/28/2026

Why does public discourse overlook what happens inside classrooms? Join Cece Zhou, Senior Director of Communications at Deans for Impact (DFI), at the MBE Conference! Learn how to tell compelling stories about the science of learning to influence policy and change. https://dmns.mobi/4dGHV6I

08/28/2026

🌌 What would the universe sound like?

Find out at Black Hole Symphony, an immersive experience combining live orchestral music, stunning visuals and the mysteries of the cosmos. Experience Black Hole Symphony Sept. 17–19 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. https://bit.ly/45khe2l

Early closure alert! 🕓The Museum will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Thanks for understanding and we’ll see you ...
08/28/2026

Early closure alert! 🕓

The Museum will close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Thanks for understanding and we’ll see you when we reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m.!

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2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO
80205

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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