Denver Museum of Nature & Science Courses

Going Cryogenic - When Cold isn't Cold Enough: A History of Museum Cryogenic Storage

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Discover the fascinating world of cryogenic storage in museums, exploring ultra-cold preservation techniques and their vital role in maintaining vertebrate tissue collections for scientific research.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Digging Up Dinosaurs 101 - Paleontology Field Techniques

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Explore paleontology fieldwork: site selection, fossil excavation techniques, and transportation methods used by Denver Museum of Nature & Science experts.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Bizarre Beasts and Prehistoric Life of Madagascar

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Explore Madagascar's prehistoric wonders, from armored frogs to dome-headed dinosaurs, and discover how international scientists uncover the mysteries of these fascinating extinct creatures.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Jurassic Giants - Sauropod Fossils from Colorado and Wyoming

Discover how paleontologists prepared massive sauropod fossils from Colorado and Wyoming, creating stunning 3D models and expanding museum collections through cutting-edge techniques.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Innovative Fossil Mold Labeling Using Tattoo Equipment - Daybreak Discoveries

Discover how museum staff revolutionized fossil mold labeling using tattoo equipment, highlighting innovative problem-solving and the power of diverse collaboration in science.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meet Me at the Baths - Roman Bath Culture

Discover Roman bath culture and architectural innovations in this engaging presentation exploring the unique social and engineering aspects of ancient Roman bathing traditions.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Unseen Paleobotanical War - Chemical Warfare Between Plants and Insects

Discover the ancient chemical warfare between plants and insects that has shaped our world for hundreds of millions of years through fossil evidence and paleobotanical research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Triceratops Discovery - Science Division Pop-Up Lecture Series

Discover how paleontologists unearthed a remarkably complete Triceratops skull and learn about the excavation process from the Denver Museum team who made this stunning discovery.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

60 Minutes in Space - October 29, 2025

Explore breaking space news, solar system missions, rocket launches, and cutting-edge astronomy with Dr. KaChun Yu, Museum Curator of Space Sciences, in this engaging presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

60 Minutes in Space - Breaking Space News and Mission Updates - September 24, 2025

Discover breaking space news, mission updates, rocket launches, and cutting-edge astronomy with leading space scientists in this engaging lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Uncover Madagascar Fossils - Late Cretaceous Discoveries and Humanitarian Work

Discover Madagascar's spectacular Late Cretaceous fossils including snaggle-toothed dinosaurs and pug-nosed crocodiles while exploring humanitarian fieldwork with local communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Discovering Teen Rex: A Rare Adolescent Tyrannosaurus Find

Explore the discovery of "Teen Rex" with scientists, uncovering the excitement of paleontology and the rare find of an adolescent T. Rex in North Dakota.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Orcas, Art, and Inspiring Change - Scientists in Action

Explore the intersection of art and science through Ken Hall's orca skeleton replica, inspiring environmental awareness and creative conservation efforts.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Discovering "Teen Rex" - A Remarkable Tyrannosaurus Fossil Find

Explore the remarkable discovery of "Teen Rex" with paleontologists Tyler Lyson and Natalie Toth, uncovering the backstory of this fascinating fossil find.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Revealing Ancient Secrets in the Digital Research Lab - CT Imaging for Fossil Analysis

Explore CT imaging in paleontology: visualize fossils, uncover hidden features, and create 3D models. Learn about data collection, animations, and 3D printing in fossil research.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video