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Be on the lookout! Our Infinity Theater is almost ready to go. Our new theater will re-open this winter with brand-new upgrades, including a new lobby entrance, an impressive laser projector and sound system, new audio and visual accessibility features, enhanced programming, 2D and 3D capabilities and much more. Stay tuned for more updates.
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Strategic Plan Update
We’re on a mission to nurture the enduring spirit of curiosity that lives in us all. We have this big idea that when the community links arms with us to co-create the future of its Museum, we can connect with everyone, everywhere.
The Everyone, Everywhere strategic plan includes several initiatives to make nature and science learning experiences accessible and fun! These projects are designed to reach people both in the Museum's building and outside of our walls where people live, work, play and learn.
Equity
The DMNS has been engaged in Diversity Equity Access and Inclusion work for many years. We strive to be a diverse and collaborative team—a team of people from different backgrounds, identities and experiences who are open to being inspired, challenged and changed by one another. We are currently examining our organization both at an operational level and initiative level to advance our work. This impacts everything we do, and every single employee is engaged in this work as part of their job. Our current organizational priorities on this journey have been focused on the Museum staff (hiring and pay transparency), on systems and practice (policies and communication), and making the changes needed to foster a culture that is welcoming and creates a sense of belonging to enhance employee engagement and all employees are able to thrive. Each of us spends time on education, collaboration and change-making on individual, departmental and museum-wide efforts. We invite you to join us in this ongoing work. Email [email protected] with questions or feedback.
Future First
Concept design for a completely new and expanded Gems and Minerals experience will begin in early 2023 as part of the first phase of the Future First Initiative. The project will be anchored in the extensive research collected from our community and our museum's rich collections. Gems and Minerals will revitalize the first floor of the Museum while delivering immersive experiences that provide “wow” moments for our guests.
Nearby Nature
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Parks & Recreation, guided by more than five years of community input, are transforming four acres of City Park into a nature-based experience. Breaking ground in early 2023, the Nature Play project will restore a historic waterway and showcase the diversity of Colorado’s ecosystems through natural features and play experiences. Through this project, the Museum’s award-winning Explore Colorado dioramas found on the 3rd floor of the Museum will be brought to life as an immersive experience designed for accessible, multi-generational, and multi-sensory exploration, respite, and play. To stay in the know, email [email protected] or visit dmns.org/natureplay.
In the Community
Imagination needs a home everywhere, from mountain tops to shopping
malls. We built this initiative on the idea that exploration and discovery can happen anywhere. We have been listening to the community about how and
where they want to connect with the Museum. This is why you’ll find us at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Colorado Mills, online and occasionally taking people on archeological digs in Golden. Over the past two years, we were able to quickly respond to community needs by supporting and hosting COVID-19 clinics and distributing science kits at food distribution sites. In addition, our virtual programs have reached nearly 500,000 people through live programming and multiple online platforms since March 2020.
The Institute for Science & Policy
The Institute for Science & Policy continues diving into some of Colorado’s most pressing challenges. Recently, we held a two-part convening series on Navigating Misinformation in Our Communities in partnership with the Colorado News Collaborative and Colorado State University. Participants created discussion guides that they can use to have conversations in their communities. Upcoming work will take a closer look at the pressure on water under a changing climate and growing population, including a convening and a new season of the podcast, asking the questions, “In the hotter, drier American West, what is the cost of securing our most essential natural resource? And, who gets to decide?”
Museum on Wheels
We are bringing all-new nature and science experiences to both schools and the community through two different-sized vehicles with unique programming: The Curiosity Cruiser and The Time Hopper.
The Curiosity Cruiser is a custom trailer that connect adults and families with nature and science. The Cruiser is on the road and popping up at events across the Metro Denver area. Guests on the cruiser use their curiosity and the scientific process to make discoveries about themselves and the world around them. We are excited to be on the road again! Since relaunching in June, we have been to 23 events and served more than 6,300 people. Visit dmns.org/curiositycruiser to track where the Cruiser is going next and to book the Curiosity Cruiser for your next block party, festival or office event.
Time Hopper
The Time Hopper will be an expandable RV themed as a time machine that challenges students and families to imagine their future through a technology-rich and highly dynamic experience. It will primarily serve schools throughout Colorado. The team completed the design phase of this project in 2020 and are
evaluating next steps for the project.
The Curiosity Cruiser is a custom trailer that connects adults and families with nature and science.
Introducing Infinity Theater
The renovated and renamed Infinity Theater reopens to members first on Dec. 19 (*subject to change)! This beautiful space includes an all-new aesthetic in the lobby (think lush forest), a new concessions area, a state-of-the-art sound and laser projection system, enhanced audio and visual accessibility features and more sustainable finishes like LED lighting and an energy efficient projection system. Check secure1.dmns.org for tickets and showtimes.