Upcoming Fall Events at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
As summer winds down and we begin to move more of our activities indoors, fall is always a good time to take in some culture. Luckily, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (DMNS) has some great programs (most of which are free) for those who want to discover new things in nature even as the days grow shorter.
If you haven’t seen it already, or want to check it out again, the exhibit “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze” is in its final weeks. This temporary exhibition dives into the mystery of patterns in nature, from the shell of a nautilus to the human body. Explore how patterns in nature have inspired music, art, and architecture, and lose yourself in a literal maze of repeating mirror patterns. Tickets are available here.
For those of us who love sloths (who doesn’t?), get ready to learn about how such a slow, gentle creature manages to survive in the wild and the advantages of living life in the slow lane. Beginning October 22 (October 21 for members), “Survival of the Slowest” introduces you to live animals such as the two-toed sloth, green iguana, and hedgehog. You’ll learn how these strange animals use strategies to survive that aren’t based on being bigger, faster, or stronger.
Starting September 24, you can catch two new movies playing at the Phipps IMAX Theater. Great Bear Rainforest takes you to the Pacific Northwest to one of the wildest rainforests on earth. Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, this film explores the habitat of sea otters, wolves, and the rare spirit bear—in addition to the role the indigenous communities have played in its protection for thousands of years. Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker follows the life of sea lion Otto and her life among some of the most intelligent and charismatic animals to swim our oceans. This film explores how sea lions survive with their communities and the people working to save their species.
If you’d rather stay at home but still want to learn about nature and science, you can check out some virtual events that the museum offers. Every Thursday from noon to 12:30 p.m., you can tune in via the DMNS Facebook page to check out Science Division Live, where curators discuss various topics. The museum also offers virtual events such as film screenings, presentations by museum curators and research associates, and the monthly “60 Minutes In Space” news update.
So, if you want to continue to experience nature even as it gets too cold to go camping and hiking, you can rely on DMNS to bring you fun and educational programs that will satisfy your drive for discovery.
