What’s in Your Gut?

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

As you’re probably well aware, there’s a lot going on in your gut, but did you realize our intestines have a place in history? Jessica Metcalf, assistant professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University, uses microbes preserved in coprolites (ancient fecal material) to characterize the gut microbiome of ancient humans, allowing her to map how our intestines have.... Read More

Digital Earth: Cities

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

With the help of immersive satellite images, soar above the skyscrapers of some of the world’s most thriving cities, guided by space science curator Ka Chun Yu and geologist Bob Raynolds. Investigate the complex infrastructures of human-made wonders and consider the concrete jungle from the perspective of a bird in this stunning, thought-provoking experience. More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/digital-earth-cities/

Event Series 60 Minutes in Space

60 Minutes in Space

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Go "behind the stories" in space science using the best images and animation available to help understand new developments. Seating is limited to first come, first served. Please use the evening entrance on the west side of the Museum. More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/

Science Lounge: Beer

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Prost! Get into the Oktoberfest frame of mind as DMNS delves into complex world of beer. Find out how the lineage of yeast affects the flavors of your favorite pint and explore your sense of taste. Celebrate the art of brewing while mixing with local beer experts. More info and tickets: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/the-science-lounge/the-science-lounge-beer/

Event Series SCFD Free Day at DMNS

SCFD Free Day at DMNS

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Yay science! And yay free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny.... Read More

Wolves of Yellowstone

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Uncover the complex lives of gray wolves with Museum instructor Sue Ware, PhD, as your guide to this member of the canine family. Rooted in firsthand research from six years as a contributor to the Wolf Recovery Project in Yellowstone National Park, Ware will highlight the work she does with wolves that have died in.... Read More

Event Series 60 Minutes in Space

60 Minutes in Space

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Go "behind the stories" in space science using the best images and animation available to help understand new developments. Seating is limited to first come, first served. Please use the evening entrance on the west side of the Museum. More info: http://www.dmns.org/learn/adults/after-hours/

Event Series SCFD Free Day at DMNS

SCFD Free Day at DMNS

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Yay science! And yay free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny.... Read More

Event Series SCFD Free Day at DMNS

SCFD Free Day at DMNS

Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United States

Yay science! And yay free admission! The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny.... Read More