Denver Museum of Nature & Science Courses

Lucy Mission: Exploring Jupiter's Trojan Asteroids

Explore NASA's Lucy mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids, uncovering secrets of our solar system's formation and the spacecraft's journey so far.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Súper Saurópodos - Fósiles Fantásticos y su Conservación

Explora el fascinante mundo de los saurópodos y descubre cómo los científicos preservan y estudian estos enormes fósiles de dinosaurios en un museo de historia natural.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scientists in Action: Super Sauropods, Fantastic Fossils

Explore the world of massive sauropod dinosaurs and learn how museum scientists study and preserve their fragile fossilized remains in this behind-the-scenes virtual adventure.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Camel Spiders - 20 Years of Research

Explore two decades of camel spider research, including discoveries by students and scientists at various academic levels.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unearthing Painted Worlds - Archaeological Discoveries at Pañamarca, Peru

Explore recent archaeological discoveries and conservation efforts at Peru's Moche Center of Pañamarca, featuring insights from experts on exciting findings from 2023.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Konovalenko Gem Carving Sculptures at DMNS - A Curator's Overview

Explore the world-renowned Konovalenko gem carving sculptures at DMNS, their Soviet origins, and their journey to Denver in this captivating anthropological lecture.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scientists in Action - Virtual Voyage Through the Universe

Embark on an interactive virtual space adventure, exploring our solar system and beyond with stunning visualizations guided by Dr. Ka Chun Yu.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Our Brains Learn - The Science of Learning and Memory

Explore brain science and effective learning strategies with Dr. Melanie Peffer. Discover how our minds absorb, process, and remember information, and gain practical study techniques.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Studying Origins with Lucy: From Ancient Human Ancestors to Solar System Formation

Explore ancient human ancestors and Solar System formation with paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and space scientist Hal Levison. Discover insights from the Lucy fossil and NASA's Lucy Mission.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scientists in Action: T.rex to Turkey - From Dinosaurs to Modern Birds

Explore the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds with Museum experts, examining fossils and collections to uncover the fascinating transformation.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scientists in Action: T.rex to Turkey - From Dinosaurs to Modern Birds

Explore the evolutionary link between dinosaurs and modern birds with Museum experts, examining fossils and collections to uncover fascinating connections.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Exploring Anatomy - Shoulder Tales in Mammalian Species

Explore mammalian shoulder joint anatomy with zoology expert Martha MacMillan, discovering unique bony features across species.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Scientists in Action: The Anthropology of Death - Exploring Cultural Death Rites

Explore diverse cultural approaches to death, from ancient traditions to modern practices, and learn how anthropologists study and respect global death rites.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

What Can We Learn from Studying Crocodylians? - Evolution and Fossil Insights

Explore crocodylian evolution, fossil discoveries in Colorado, and insights into their environmental adaptations with paleontologist Emily Lessner.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Marvelous Middle Ear of Birds

Explore avian auditory adaptations through Dr. Garth Spellman's research on bird middle ear structures in this engaging Science Division Pop-Up lecture.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video