Inspire, surprise, and entertain all in one setting.

Plan your next event at the Museum, where we offer multiple unique settings, state-of-the-art audio-visual services, unforgettable exhibitions, and event enhancements such as Planetarium shows and inspiring views of City Park, Denver's skyline, and the Rocky Mountains. 

When you host an event at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, you'll contribute to the Museum's mission to attract and serve diverse audiences by promoting the study, understanding, and enjoyment of the universe, nature, science, and human cultures. As a non-profit organization, the Museum relies on evening admissions and events to help sustain our many educational and research programs.

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Scheduling and Booking

If the Museum feels like the right venue for your event:

Please include your name, contact information, desired date, type of event, estimated number of guests and as many details as possible. Once you have submitted the e-mail or form, one of our experienced event consultants will get back with you as soon as possible.

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Weddings and Receptions

Imagine inviting T.rex to your wedding! Or how about a couple of mummies and a family of polar bears? A wedding at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science truly is unlike any other, where you and your guests can celebrate among nature’s wonders. Our spacious facility offers many options for the perfect setting, and our full-service event and catering planners ensure you can relax and enjoy the big day. The Museum knows all about meaningful experiences—let us create one for you too!  

Dinner and Evening Event Menus

Bar Selections and Custom Bar Menu

If the Museum feels like the right venue for your big day, please call 303.370.6400, or send an e-mail to cateringandevents@dmns.org, or fill out our Inquiry Form

Please include your name, contact information, desired date, type of event, estimated number of guests and as many details as possible. Once you have submitted your request, one of our experienced event consultants will get back to you as soon as possible.

Facilities

North Atrium

North Atrium

4,000 square feet | Casual or formal atmosphere | Seated dinner for up to 240 guests | Up to 330 guests for a strolling reception
South and Central Atrium

South and Central Atrium

8,600 square feet | Dramatic three-story space | Seated dinner for up to 400 guests | Up to 650 guests for a strolling reception
Leprino Family Atrium

Leprino Family Atrium / West Atrium

12,850 square feet | Overlook City Park's rose garden, Ferrell Lake, and City Park Boathouse | Three levels featuring floor-to-ceiling windows | Includes Level 4 open-air terrace | See Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains | Up to 600 guests for a strolling reception
Schlessman Lobby

Schlessman Lobby / West Atrium

4,100 square feet | Located on Level 1 in the Leprino Family Atrium | Floor-to-ceiling, west-facing windows | See Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains | Seated dinner for up to 150 guests | Up to 250 guests for a strolling reception
Spratlen Lounge / West Atrium - Level 2

Spratlen Lounge / West Atrium - Level 2

2,700 square feet | Located on Level 2 in the Leprino Family Atrium | Floor-to-ceiling, west-facing windows | See Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains | Seated dinner for up to 60 guests | Up to 100 guests for a strolling reception
Harry T. Lewis Community Room

Harry T. Lewis Community Room / West Atrium - Level 3

810 square feet | Located on Level 3 in the Leprino Family Atrium | Meeting space with west-facing windows | Seating for up to 40 people | Perfect for luncheons, meetings, and dinners
 Anschutz Family Sky Terrace

Anschutz Family Sky Terrace / West Atrium - Level 4

5,000 square feet | Open-air terrace for viewing the night sky | See Denver's skyline and the Rocky Mountains | Up to 250 guests for a strolling reception

Catering

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers one of the region's most distinctive settings for receptions, dinners, corporate meetings, holiday parties, and convention events.

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Dinner and Evening Events

Strolling Receptions

For large events or for groups who desire a more casual atmosphere, we offer strolling receptions. More than 30 hot and cold hors d'oeuvre plates are available, served either "butler passed" or buffet style. Try an exhibition station like the Pasta Toss or the Crepe Station where delights are freshly prepared by uniformed chefs.

Buffets and Plated (Seated) Entrees

With both buffets and seated dinners you have various options like Colorado favorites such as Beef Tenderloin or Rainbow Trout.  Or build your own buffet by selecting all your menu items.

Desserts

Crème Caramel, Blueberry Peach Crumble or even our signature Chocolate Religion.  A number of decadent sweets are available for your events. We also offer four varieties of "Sweet Endings," which are part of our dessert and coffee buffets.

Pastries

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast

From Sweet Crepes to a chef attended Omelet exhibition station, we have a wide variety of early morning options to get your event or meeting kick off right.

Lunch

With an assortment of hot and cold lunches we can meet any need or meeting timeline.

Bottles of Wine

Bar Selections

The Museum has a license to provide alcohol and bartenders. Arrangements can be made for a hosted bar or a cash bar. Domestic and premium beers, wine, well drinks, cordials, and cognacs are available.

Meet the Chefs

Meet the trained professionals that will help make your event at the Museum meaningful and unique to you.
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