Looking to safely get back out in the world? Are those Netflix binges getting boring? The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is open and has some interesting on-site and virtual exhibits. Come and meet SUE the T. rex or check out their new Stonehenge exhibition. There is nothing like experiencing and exploring in-person. Need a Friday night out? This Denver favorite has special Friday evening hours from 5-9 p.m. with advanced reservations.
The museum commits to safe spaces, face coverings worn at all times, physical distancing, temperature checks, hand sanitizer stations, increased ventilation, and even the T-rex Café and Deli will be open with limited seating. Denverites and safely support and enjoy their local museum again.
Stonehenge, the Exhibition
Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
The UK is a bit far for most and certainly traveling during these times is difficult. Luckily Denver fans can get a taste of what Stonehenge is like with the museum’s exhibition that just opened last week. It features 400 artifacts and the breakthrough science behind some of the latest discoveries about this prehistoric monument.
Designated as a World Heritage Site and described as inspiring, magical and sacred, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England, is one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom. The monument once consisted of rings and horseshoes of standing stones, some topped by horizontal “lintels.” The largest stones are around 23 feet high, nine feet wide and weigh over 50,000 pounds. Scientific analysis has revealed that some of the stones were transported an incredible distance from the Preseli Mountains in Wales, over 150 miles away, with no modern means of transportation.
Girls & Science
Along with CBS4, KCNC TV, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting its seventh annual Girls & Science event. This year it will be virtual, and all ages are welcome. The activities are geared towards children ages 8 to 18, and instead of a one-day event, this is taking place through March 20th. Girls are often not encouraged to seek out careers in science, which makes this program so important. To see what free, live programming and on-demand activities are available, click here.
Girls and their supporters will enjoy connecting with women scientists working in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, art and math) through a variety of ways: Live interviews via Facebook and Zoom with mentors, Virtual Clubhouses and Stories with Scientists — TED-talk style presentations from mentors followed by live chat via IGTV.
Through hands-on activities and conversations, career mentors will share their personal experiences and encourage girls and their families to try careers on, test them out and play.
Get virtual with DMNS
Not quite ready to venture out into the world, DMNS has got you covered. These virtual experiences are available online to kick back on the couch and soak up the science.
Digital Earth: Stonehenge to Skyscrapers Wed. March 24, 7 p.m. Register here.
Travel the world and gaze down on great structures from past and present. From Stonehenge to the Burj Khalifa, see how landscapes have been transformed by their human inhabitants and how they appear today. What’s easy to spot? What’s hard to see? Can you really see the Great Wall of China from space? Ka Chun Yu, curator of space science, and Bob Raynolds, research associate, will be your guides to human engineering marvels.
The Rough Life of SUE the T. rex on Thurs, Apr. 1, 2021, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Jingmai O’Connor, associate curator of fossil reptiles at the Field Museum, will transport you to the Cretaceous and into the world of SUE, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever discovered. You will learn that life isn’t easy, even if you’re a “tyrant king.” SUE has been the source of many scientific discoveries about T. rex biology including evidence of numerous injuries and infections. Learn about the tough life of SUE the T. rex and find out how this specimen found a home at the Field Museum where it continues to be one of the most recognized fossils across the world.
60 Minutes in Space Wed. March 31, 7 p.m., register here.
Explore breaking space news with space scientists and hear the latest updates on missions exploring the solar system, rocket launches, cutting-edge astronomy, and more.
Thank you to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for offering these amazing exhibits and virtual events while working hard to keep their visitors safe.
Written by Colleen Bement
Evan Conroy
Ron Peterson