Home School Day
DINO DAY!
Monday, December 7th, is a flexibly structured, open-ended opportunity for home school students and their
families to celebrate the recent 20th birthday of one of our most popular exhibits, Prehistoric Journey, and
investigate the ancient past!
TIMED EVENTS
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Destination Solar System Run time: 30 minutes
Explore space like never before in this new, live show! This out-of-this-world tour, departing from Gates
Planetarium, takes place on board the Space Express. Travel hundreds of millions of miles in just seconds with
Jesse, an enthusiastic, knowledgeable- but inexperienced- tour guide, and Max, a highly advanced, fully
integrated onboard computer. Tours of the hottest hot spots and the coldest, stormiest, and most spectacular
sights in the solar system await curious space explorers of all ages.
Will you attend? Yes ____ No____
How many adults? ____ How many students? ____ How many children? ____
Choose one time:
10:30 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure Run time: 23 minutes
Volcanoes tower 80,000 feet above a barren surface. Monstrous hurricanes rage for 400 years. And
multicolored rings sit suspended in air. In Cosmic Journey: A Solar System Adventure, you'll travel
through our solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their
moons.
Will you attend? Yes ____ No____
How many adults? ____ How many students? ____ How many children? ____
Choose one time:
11:15 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
PLANETARIUM SHOW
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity Run time: 25 minutes
There's a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space literally come to
end. It's at this point, inside this fantastic riddle, that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos …
and our imaginations. In this Museum-produced show, zip through other-worldly wormholes,
experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, and witness the violent death of a star and
subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein's
theories fill in holes along the way, providing the most complete picture yet on this mysterious
phenomenon. Can you feel the pull?
Will you attend? Yes ____ No____
How many adults? ____ How many students? ____ How many children? ____
Choose one time:
2:00 p.m.
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EXHIBITION
SHERLOCK HOLMES
(Suitable for all ages)
Test your powers of observation as you journey through The International Exhibition of Sherlock
Holmes. This immersive, interactive experience combines science and history to bring to life the
Victorian era vividly portrayed in the beloved Sherlock Holmes stories, masterminded by physicianturned-author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Will you attend? Yes ____ No____
How many adults? ____ How many students? ____ How many children? ____
Choose one time: 9:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
or
9:30 a.m.
or 11:45 a.m.
3:15 p.m. or
or
or
3:30 p.m.
9:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
or
or
or
11:15 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
EXHIBITION
THE POWER OF POISON
(Suitable for all ages)
Poison has a powerful grip on the human imagination—poisoned drinks, clothes, and foods appear in stories
throughout the centuries. In nature, countless plants and animals rely on poisons to survive, and increasingly
poisons are being used as powerful sources of healing. The new exhibition The Power of Poison uses models,
objects, interactives, and live animals to explore various forms of poison and their role in nature, health, myths,
and legends. Whether as a defense against predators, a source of magical strength, or a lethal weapon used in
a medical treatment, the story of poison is surprising at every turn.
Choose one time: 9:15 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
or
9:30 a.m.
or 11:45 a.m.
3:15 p.m. or
3:30 p.m.
or
or
9:45 a.m.
1:15 p.m.
or
or
or
11:15 a.m.
1:30 p.m.
3:45 p.m.
SPECIAL TOUR OF PREHISTORIC JOURNEY
Join our Educator Coordinator of Prehistoric Journey for a special walk-through of the Dinosaur Hall. These 30minute tours will give students an opportunity to learn special facts about this exhibit and talk to a real expert!
Tours are limited to 20 people and are first-come, first-serve in the registration process.
Times: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
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DROP-IN EVENTS
Dinosaur Discovery
Exploration Studio 102 & 103
Drop-in time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Come and check out a variety of dinosaur themed activities for students of all ages. Our youngest
learners can dress up like dinosaurs and dig up dinosaur fossils, while older students can participate in
dinosaur arts and crafts.
 Dwell time: approximately 30 minutes
UnEarth Colorado
Exploration Studio 106
Drop-in time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Students will be able to uncover Colorado’s past by analyzing rocks, fossils, and soil materials from
three different geological eras. While using their background knowledge of the rock cycle, prehistoric
life, and current environments, students will observe and understand how Earth has changed and how
these changes have affected life on our planet.
 Dwell time: approximately 25 minutes
FAQs
What is the cost?
$15/students grades 3– 9; $10/adults and children age 3– grade 2
Do I need to register for Home School Day?
Yes, advance registration is required. Call Reservations at 303.370.6000, daily, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., to place your
registration by phone. Reservations will be accepted until December 6th, 2015. Space is limited and available
on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register early.
Will I receive my tickets in the mail?
A confirmation letter will be e-mailed to you. Tickets may be picked up the day of the event from 9 a.m. to noon.
After noon, please go to the Information Desk in the main lobby of the Museum.
Will there be a place to store my belongings at the museum?
Yes, storage carts will be available for you and your family in the Science Atrium on the south end of the building.
Lunch tables will also be provided in this space so you and other families can gather and eat at any point
throughout the day.
Need more information?
Please contact Emily at emily.matthews@dmns.org. On the day of the event, there will be an information table
located by the museum ticket taker lines across from the gift shop open between 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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PLEASE NOTE
• All sales are final. Reservations are required and must be submitted by December 6th, 2015.
• Membership discounts do not apply to Home School Days.
• Space is limited. Early registration is recommended.
• Adults must accompany children at all times.
• Only registered participants will be allowed to attend Home School Day events.
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