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Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia

Discover the untold story of “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.”

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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep

Go back in time to experience a prehistoric underwater world as you’ve never seen before.

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Thank you so much for your support on Colorado Gives Day, and every day! Your generosity helps fuel our work across the Museum. Missed the day of giving? No problem! You can still give the gift of discovery and donate to our annual fund. 

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Virtual Reality: Drop in the Ocean

Ride a jellyfish and encounter fascinating sea creatures while learning about urgent threats to our planet’s ecosystems. “Drop in the Ocean” is an interactive, virtual-reality undersea experience that immerses guests deep in the water. Experience it today at the Museum!

Tickets are available on-site only. Not appropriate for guests under the age of 5.

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Member Preview Day: Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia

Members-Only Exhibit Preview
2/20/2025
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18+ Members-Only Evening Hours: Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia

18+ Members-Only Evening
2/26/2025
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60 Minutes in Space

Free Lecture
2/26/2025
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Reaching For The Moon: A Conversation with Astronaut Kjell Lindgren

After Hours
2/28/2025
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Mountainfilm on Tour

After Hours Event
3/5/2025
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Girls and Science

Museum-Wide Event
3/7/2025
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Science Riot!

After Hours Event
3/8/2025
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Cruisin’ Deep Time with Kirk Johnson & Ray Troll: The Travels of a Scientist and an Artist in the American West

After Hours Lecture
3/18/2025
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Plan Your Visit

See current and upcoming exhibitions at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and look at the current shows at the Infinity Theater and in the Planetarium. The Museum is open seven days a week, 363 days of the year. It is closed on Dec. 25.

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From exciting exhibitions to an unforgettable giant screen theater experience or a journey across space in our planetarium--your journey starts here!
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Come in for an hour or stay all day, we love having you here! Members receive free admission to the Museum 363 days a year, giving you the flexibility to plan a visit when the time is best for you and enjoy all kinds of extra benefits and discounts.

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