Denver Museum of Nature & Science

This week! 🎃🔮 Get ready for a spooky good time at Science Lounge: Pick Your Poison Halloween Bash at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Join us this Thursday for a night of eerie experiments, creepy cocktails, and spine-tingling fun. Costumes encouraged—bring your best haunted look! 21+ event, grab your tickets now before they vanish! Details and tickets: https://bit.ly/4ekQ6Tw

Discover how the Brown Creeper, a tiny songbird, is helping scientists unlock the secrets of genome evolution! In the latest issue of Catalyst, learn how researchers at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science are studying this bird’s unique traits to better understand the genetic code that shapes species. Explore the fascinating science behind this feathered friend: https://bit.ly/4dWkXEY

Check out the stunning cover of the latest issue of Catalyst magazine from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, featuring Orpiment from the Twin Creeks Mine in Nevada! This beautiful yet toxic mineral reminds us of the fascinating and sometimes dangerous wonders hidden beneath the Earth's surface. Catalogue Number: EGM.18153

It's a 👻Spooky👻 Fossil Friday! Photographed here are leaves of an ancient laurel (Marmarthia pearsonii) from Colorado Springs, which are 66.5 million years old. These gorgeous black leaves are preserved as thin films of carbon on the rock, which is why they are black in color. What do you think might have lurked in the shadows of these ancient forests? #FossilFriday

Discover the fascinating world of toxins at the "Power of Poison" exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! 🧪 From ancient antidotes to modern mysteries, 5280 Magazine shares 5 surprising things about this captivating display. Get ready to uncover the science behind poisons and their unexpected roles in history and medicine. Read more:https://bit.ly/3U3SWUQ

Meet Casper, the albino green iguana, at "Animals of the Rainforest", now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! 🦎 Due to his albinism, Casper has unique yellow coloring and is nearly blind, but he's thriving in his new home. Come visit and watch as he navigates his surroundings and learns his space!

Did you know that some of Earth’s most beautiful minerals are also the most dangerous? Discover the hidden hazards of nature in this fascinating read in Catalyst, where poisonous minerals are explored for their deadly properties and scientific importance. Learn more in the latest article:https://lnkd.in/dNHQ6eFy

Get ready for a spook-tacular night at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! 🎃👻 Bring the family for Bones, Bats, & Boo, a Halloween-themed overnight adventure filled with fun activities, science exploration, and creepy-cool discoveries. Perfect for kids ages 5–8th grade (with an adult)! Join us for a night of thrills and chills—costumes welcome! 🎃 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4f9pzsg

"The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has an impressive track record of creating inspiring programs like ExciteEd, which align perfectly with our mission to support #STEM initiatives. By partnering with the Museum, we aim to enhance these programs, making science accessible and exciting for students of all backgrounds. Oxy believes that by investing in innovative educational programs and interactive exhibits, we can help cultivate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers." We're proud to partner with Oxy to support our #ExciteEd program. Together, we're making a positive impact on STEM education in Colorado. Learn more about how this partnership came to be and how we're working together to inspire the next generation of scientists. https://bit.ly/3YchTi2

🦥 Happy International Sloth Day! 🦥 Today, we’re celebrating one of nature’s most unique creatures—the sloth! Meet JJ, our charming Linnaeus two-toed sloth, in his lush habitat at the newly opened "Animals of the Rainforest" exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. At just 3 1/2 to 4 years old, JJ is still a youngster, and his favorite way to relax is lounging under a gentle mist—his very own rainforest sauna! Come visit JJ and learn more about these fascinating animals! #InternationalSlothDay #SaveTheSloths #WildlifeAwareness #JJTheSloth #AnimalsOfTheRainforest