Denver Rocks! Let's do cool things!
Cheer on local scientists turned comedians as they attempt standup for the first time and wax hilarious about the unique nuances of their work. This one-of-a-kind comedy night for science fans will get you laughing with (and at!) some of the biggest brains in town. Learn more about Peer Revue at www.peer-revue.com. A cash bar will.... Read More
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of NASA's Viking Missions, marking the first successful landings on the surface of Mars. Two identical spacecraft (Viking 1 and Viking 2), each consisting of a nuclear-powered lander and a solar-powered orbiter, were built. Each orbiter-lander was launched together and entered the Mars orbit in mid-1976; the landers then separated and.... Read More
Watch an excellent science fiction film ("The Martian" gets 92% on RottenTomatoes.com) and then discuss it with an actual scientist! Join space scientist, Steve Lee, PhD, and Vincent Piturro, PhD, English professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, to screen "The Martian" and then examine the science behind the film, and separate fact from fiction..... Read More
The former chief curator at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Kirk Johnson, returns to share his newest book that brings another ancient world to life. Johnson, now Sant Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and Jan Vriesen, world-renowned painter and muralist, joined forces to create Ancient Wyoming. Ever wondered what.... Read More
Birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma shares stories from his incredible 10-week, 10-state bicycle journey with his son, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Kroodsma’s book Listening to a Continent Sing is a celebration of singing birds and the voices of people along the way. From birds to flowers and trees, rocks and rivers, mountains and prairies,.... Read More
Does perfect preservation of scientific specimens pique your passion? Try out your taxidermy technique at this artful affair of stuffed scenes and curated collections. Discover how our dioramas were made, hear harrowing stories from collecting trips, then build your own diorama and imbibe a creative cocktail at the bar. Throughout the night: Chill to the.... Read More
Bump circuit boards with futuristic ‘bots and avant-garde automatons at this ball for machines and humans alike. Experience and explore the world of tomorrow in the temporary exhibition Robot Revolution, then grab a bite to eat and party ‘bot-style. Ticket includes entertainment, appetizers, one drink at the cash bar, and admission to Robot Revolution. Costumes.... Read More
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is pleased to partner with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management and the Denver American Indian Commission to present Indigenous Film, a monthly indigenous film series. Film screenings will take place at the Museum’s Phipps Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m., films begin at 6:30 p.m. Please.... Read More
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Chocolate: The Exhibit will close on May 8th. Exhibit is included with admission. More info: http://www.dmns.org/chocolate-the-exhibition/
