Denver Museum of Nature and Science

For years, the Egyptian Mummies gallery has displayed two female mummies, described as the “Rich Mummy” and the “Poor Mummy.” In 2016, a team of Egyptologists from around the country banded together to find out how today’s leading technologies could shed more light on the lives of these two women. Michele Koons, curator of archaeology, led the research, which included radiocarbon dating,.... Read More

This program is part of an annual series presented in partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. Examine the true brilliance of birds and delve into the mysteries of their avian brains with acclaimed science and nature writer Jennifer Ackerman, author of the new book The Genius of Birds. From the beaches of Barbados to the.... Read More

It’s all treats during this night of ooey-gooey activities, spooky fun, and trick-or-treat trivia! Enjoy action-packed fun in the Museum as you and your family explore the temporary exhibition Ultimate Dinosaurs, see an IMAX film, and sleep in the diorama halls. This event is for families with K-8th grade children only. Includes pizza dinner, evening snack,.... Read More

This program is part of an annual series presented in partnership with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. When animal populations are impacted by human-caused changes, they are forced to move to new places, modify how they behave, or face extinction. Ellen D. Ketterson, professor of biology at Indiana University Bloomington, addresses our need as invested citizens to understand.... Read More

Celebrate the publication of Navajo Textiles, a beautiful new volume highlighting 57 incredible Navajo weavings in the Crane American Indian Collection. Scholars, curators, and Navajo weavers lent their insights into the rich history and artistry of the artifacts, accompanied by beautiful photographs. Laurie Webster, a preeminent textiles scholar and lead author, will share how this fine collection arrived at.... Read More

Get in the Halloween spirit at this eerie evening of ghastly creatures and misunderstood monsters. Discover things that go bump in the night, from bloodsucking mammals to creepy crawlers. Can your constitution withstand the shock of nature’s most chilling critters? Costumes encouraged. 7 or 8 p.m. The Truth About Camel Spiders with Paula Cushing, curator.... Read More