History Exhibits and Collections at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature And Science presents apart from various exhibitions, IMAX films on science, lectures and activities many history exhibits and collections that promise visitors an enthralling experience of the universe and Earth.

1) Unique historical exhibits and collections lodged at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

Official Website of Denver Museum of Nature and Science

http://www.dmns.org/

Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_Museum_of_Nature_and_Science

The museum specializes in six fields -anthropology, geology, health science, paleontology, space science and zoology. This accredited natural history museum houses dioramas of birds, mammals, skeletons, fossils, Colorado gold nuggets and meteorites within its edifice. The skeleton of the T-Rex at the museum entrance is an awe inspiring view for kids and adults alike. Prehistoric journey is a thrilling paleontology exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature And Science.

You can explore the eight ecosystems of Colorado from the dioramas at the museum. There are two 3000 years old Egyptian mummy exhibits, intricately decorated coffins as well as treasures buried with these mummies at the museum. Preserved rare or extinct birds also present an incredible sight there. The world's biggest rhodochrosite gem is housed here. The museum also contains exhibits that reveal the heritage and history of the South Pacific archipelagos, Australia, Africa and American-Indian traditions. There is also an exhibit presenting an interesting view of the human body's inside. The Space Odyssey Exhibition helps visitors to explore the facets of space.

2) Getting Tickets

http://www.fandango.com/denverdenvermuseumofnature26scienceimax_aaqgr/theaterpage

Denver travel info websites can update you on the museum's concessions for groups and military servicemen and their family. For free museum admission and discounted ticket prices to the planetarium/IMAX museum membership may be purchased.

Tickets may be purchased from the museum. However to avoid long queues on holidays and weekends you can buy tickets online or alternatively make phone-call reservations from 9am-5pm. These tickets can then be picked up from kiosk/cashier on arrival at the museum.