Denver Museum Of Nature And Science: Show a True-to-Nature and Precise View of the Universe

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is public museum in Denver that attracts over 2 million visitors annually. Set up in 1900, the museum has got an accreditation from the American Association of Museums and has a collection of over 1 million exhibits from all over the world. The primary objective of the museum is to help visitors understand and learn about the native culture, prehistoric artifacts, the earth as well as the universe.

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There are several zones at the museum. There is a special children discovery zone, where kids can learn from a variety of interactive and educational activities. The museum also has a prehistoric exhibits center, where visitors can view the prehistoric collection and fossils of dinosaurs and trace the evolution of life on Earth. There is also a section on Egyptian mummies, precious gems and jewellery from all over the world and on Native American Culture.

One of the key attractions is the Gates Planetarium that offers a realistic and precise view of the universe. The 125-seat planetarium has a state-of-the-art infrastructure, perforated metal dome and a 3-D spatial sound system. The key attractions are programs such as journey to the stars, milky-way, and solar system, among others. Tickets are available at the museum premises.

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The museum organizes an outreach program on the earth and the universe and educational seminars for the student community. Professional training workshops are also conducted for teachers. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, except for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

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