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01. Museum of Nature and Science
A municipal natural history and science museum. The 500,000-square-foot (46,452 m2) building houses more than one million objects in its collections including natural history and anthropological materials, as well as archival and library resources.
02. Denver Botanic Gardens
A public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park. Contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts in the summer. Features North America's largest collection of plants from cold temperate climates around the world.
03. Denver Zoo
An 80-acre (32 ha) facility located in City Park. Founded in 1896. The zoo's animal collection contains 4,125 specimens representing 613 unique species. The zoo is laid out in a large loop, with exhibits both inside and outside the loop.
04. Downtown Aquarium
A public aquarium and restaurant. Opened June 21, 1999. A major theme for this landlocked aquarium is the relationship between inland freshwater ecosystems and the ocean. Features interactive exhibits: horseshoe crab touch tank and stingray touch-and-feed tank.
05. Elitch Gardens
A family-owned seasonal amusement park, theater, and botanic garden in the West Highland neighborhood. For more than a century was one of the most popular entertainment destinations in Colorado. It was nationally known for its luscious gardens, the Trocadero Ballroom.
06. Dinosaur Ridge
A segment of the Dakota Hogback in the Morrison Fossil Area National Natural Landmark. One of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities. In 1877, some of the best-known dinosaurs were found here, including Apatosaurus, Diplodocus, Stegosaurus, and Allosaurus.
07. Chamberlin Observatory
An astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Denver. As of 2011, hosts several public outreach events. As it is located in a large metropolitan area, the observatory is heavily affected by light pollution, which limits its use in scientific research.
08. Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
Housed in the Pearce-McAllister Cottage, a historic house museum. Was founded in 1981. The collection of the museum includes more than 10,000 objects dating from 1680 onwards.
09. Colorado State Capitol
The home of the General Assembly, the offices of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. Constructed in 1890s from Colorado white granite. Opened in 1894. The distinctive gold dome consists of real gold leaf, added in 1908, commemorating the Colorado Gold Rush.
10. City Park Golf
A historic 18-hole regulation golf course located north of City Park.
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Worthington Doll Museum
Nestled in historic downtown Worthington, The Doll Museum at the Old Rectory features an impressive collection of 19th and 20th century dolls. From the molded, unglazed China dolls made from parian marble and portrait dolls modeled after European monarchs, to the French fashion models boasting wigs made of real hair, this charming little museum is one of Worthington’s hidden treasures.
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Established 1900
Location Denver, Colorado
Type Natural History, Science
President George Sparks [2]
Website
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help museum visitors learn about the natural history of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The 500,000-square-foot (46,452 m2) building houses more than one million objects in its collections including natural history and anthropological materials, as well as archival and library resources.
The Museum is an independent, nonprofit institution with approximately 350 full-time and part-time staff, more than 1,600 volunteers, and a 25-member Board of Trustees. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM)[3] and is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.
Contents
1 Education programs
2 History
3 Permanent exhibits
4 Gates Planetarium
5 Phipps IMAX Theater
6 The future
7 Museum secrets
8 See also
9 Notes
10 References
11 External links
Education programs
The Museum provides programming in six main areas. The exhibitions, IMAX films, lectures, classes, and programs pertain to one or more of the following core competencies:
Anthropology
Geology
Health Science
Paleontology
Space Science
Zoology
More than 178,000 students and teachers visit the Museum with school groups each year. In addition, the Museum has science outreach programs and distance--learning opportunities for families, schools and surrounding communities.[4] The Museum also offers teachers ongoing professional training workshops.
Founded in 1900, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located in Denver's City Park and has views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. The Museum has had three different names since it first opened: The Colorado Museum of Natural History, The Denver Museum of Natural History, and now the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Discovery Zone is a hands-on educational center geared toward children.[6]
Egyptian Mummies uses two mummies and their tomb artifacts to teach how the ancient civilization of Egypt regarded its living and preserved its dead.[7]
Expedition Health teaches visitors about the constantly changing and adapting human body.[8]
Gems & Minerals is a re-created mine where visitors can examine many colorful crystals and minerals found both locally and globally.[9]
North American Indian Cultures explores the diversity among Native American groups and the practicality and artistry of their everyday objects.[10]
Prehistoric Journey traces the evolution of life on Earth from single-celled organisms to dinosaurs to the inhabitants of today's world.[11]
Space Odyssey is about the Universe and our place in it.[12]
Wildlife Exhibits are animal dioramas showing scenes of daily life of many different animals.[13]
Gates Planetarium [edit]
Gates Planetarium presents a view of the universe, using technology to tell science stories and help visitors experience the universe. The 125-seat planetarium features unidirectional, semi-reclining stadium seating, 16.4 surround-sound system featuring Ambisonic—a 3-D spatial sound system, and a perforated metal dome, 56 feet in diameter and tilted 25 degrees. The current Gates Planetarium replaces the older, dome-style planetarium.
Phipps IMAX Theater [edit]
The Phipps IMAX Theater on the second floor of the museum was built as the Phipps Auditorium in 1940, and was used for lectures, concerts, and films until 1980. Renovated and reopened in 1983 as the Phipps IMAX Theater, it seats 440 people and now shows large-format IMAX films daily.
The future
School,
Schools,
Field trip,
Field trips,
Summer,
Activities,
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