Insider Tour: Community Centered Design at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Sunday, September 28
Doors Open Denver Early Bird ticket sales begin on July 21st at 4pm for DAF Members and end on August 4 at 4pm, when DAF Member pricing will increase. DAF Membership will be verified upon ticket purchase. Click here to become a DAF member. Tickets will be available for non-DAF members beginning August 18.
About the Tour: Experience how the Denver Museum of Nature & Science places community at the heart of design through two transformative projects: Nature Play in City Park and the East Wing renovation. This tour highlights how both spaces were shaped by community engagement, inclusivity, and a vision for welcoming all visitors.
Entry vouchers for self-exploration of the museum will be provided after the tour.
About the Museum: The Denver Museum of Nature & Science envisions an empowered community that loves, understands, and protects our natural world. Opened in 1908 as The Colorado Museum of Natural History, the Museum today hosts programs, exhibits, and research that create opportunities for citizens to become actively involved in science and inspire a passion for exploring and understanding our natural and cultural world.
About the Tour Guide: This tour will be led by Jacqueline Altreuter, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Accessibility: Learn about accessibility within the Museum by visiting their website. During this tour, we will explore interior and exterior portions of the Museum, as well as the potential for being on an active construction sites. Portions of this tour may not be wheelchair accessible. There will be limited opportunity for seated rest.
Refund policy: The Denver Architecture Foundation is a nonprofit educational organization. Ticket sales support the Foundation in continuing to provide quality events to the public. We are unable to provide refunds or credits for any reason less than 14 days prior to the event.
Please note that DAF tours take place rain, snow or shine. If your tour includes an outdoor portion, please dress for the weather. DAF staff will contact all attendees directly should a tour be cancelled for any reason.
East Wing Rendering photo courtesy of Denver Museum of Nature and Science