Museum Matters: Exhibits & Resources Editor’s Note: While all attempts have been made to make these lists as accurate as possible, times and program availability may be subject to change. Please check information in advance to avoid disappointment. MUSEUM EXHIBITS & FILM: Coral Reef Adventure: Through Nov. 5. Experience the real-life expedition of two ocean explorers and underwater filmmakers. Includes music from Crosby, Stills and Nash and narration by Liam Neeson. The Extreme Screen at the Wildlife Experience. 10035 S. Peoria, Parker. 720-488-3300. www.thewildlifeexperience.org. Quilt Display: Through Dec. 31. See quilts illustrating themes, patterns and techniques popular in the mid-decades of the 19th century, including the recently acquired Hopkins Family Quilt. Denver Art Museum. 720-913-0049. www.denverartmuseum.org. Western Artist Retrospective: Through Jan. 10, 2010. Featuring more than 60 works in oil and bronze by the renowned western artist Charles M. Russell (1864-1926), the first major retrospective of his painting and sculptural work. Denver Art Museum. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver. 720-913-0049. www.denverartmuseum.org. Wild Safari: A South African Adventure: Through Jan. 29. Go on a South African safari in search of the elephant, Cape buffalo, rhino, leopard and lion. The Extreme Screen at the Wildlife Experience. 720-488-3300. www.thewildlifeexperience.org. The Little Star That Could: Through Feb. 12. Toddlers to second-graders will learn that the sun is a star, what stars are made of, why stars are different colors and how stars combine to form star clusters and galaxies. Denver Museum of Nature and Science Planetarium. 303-322-7009. www.dmns.org. Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure: Through Feb. 18. Follow a seal-like reptile and her offspring to illustrate sea life during the Age of Dinosaurs. Phipps IMAX Theater, Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 303-322-7009. www.dmns.org. Wild Ocean: Through Feb. 18. Journey off the coast of South Africa amid dolphins, sharks, whales and billions of fish. Phipps IMAX Theater, Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 303-322-7009. www.dmns.org. Colorado’s Black History: Tues.-Sat., 10am-2pm. Learn from ongoing exhibits about Colorado’s first black female doctor, an all-black pioneer town, buffalo soldiers, black cowboys and more. Offers scavenger hunts, guided tours, storytime and crafts for children’s groups. Black American West Museum, 3091 California St., Denver. 303-482-2242. www.blackamericanwestmuseum.com. Expedition Health: Experience highly interactive, personalized activities about the human body. Broaden your knowledge of human biology, disease and wellness through a variety of live demonstrations and programs. Denver Museum of Nature and Science. 2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-322-7009. www.dmns.org. Flood Paintings: Tue.-Sun., 10am-6pm.; Fri. until 10pm. See Barnaby Furnas’ giant paintings, some exceeding 30 feet in length, full of drips, splashes and pours to depict abstract floods. MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St., Denver. 303-298-7554. www.mcadenver.org. “Globeology” Exhibit: Learn about 11 biomes of the earth with animatronics, special effects and interactive trivia games. View a 17-foot waterfall, enjoy the aurora borealis, explore majestic reefs, discover cave secrets and more. The Wildlife Experience. 10035 S. Peoria, Parker. 720-488-3300. www.thewildlifeexperience.org. Lutz Bamboo Collection: See more than 200 objects made of bamboo from China, Japan and Korea, including woven baskets, carved figures and others designs. Denver Art Museum. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver. 720-913-0049. www.denverartmuseum.org. Navajo Weaving Exhibit: See a wide variety of Navajo textiles in the exhibit “Diamonds, Dreams and Landscapes,” which features a different group of textiles every four months. University of Colorado Museum of Natural History, Henderson Building, between 15th and 16th Streets east of Broadway, Boulder. http://cumuseum.colorado.edu. MUSEUM HOURS & LOCATIONS: Aurora History Museum: Tue.-Sun. 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy. Free. 303-739-6666. www.auroramuseum.org. Boulder History Museum: Tue.-Sat. $5 adults; $2 children; free age 5 and under. 1206 Euclid Ave. 303-449-3464.www.boulderhistorymuseum.org. Butterfly Pavilion: Daily. $7.95 adults; $4.95 children; free age 1 and under with paid adult; $5.95 age 65+. 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 303-469-5441. www.butterflies.org. Children’s Museum of Denver: Daily. $7.50 ages 2 to 59; $5.50 age 1; free under age 1. I-25 and 23rd Ave. 303-433-7444. www.mychildsmuseum.org. Colorado History Museum: Daily. $7 adult; $5 ages 6-12; free age 5 and under. 1300 Broadway, Denver. 303-866-3682. www.coloradohistory.org. Colorado Railroad Museum: Daily. $8 adult, $5 child. $12/$5 special event days. Free age 1 and under. 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden. 303-279-4591. www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org. Denver Art Museum: Tue.-Sun. $10 Colorado residents, $8 seniors 65+ and college students, $3 ages 6-18, free under age 6. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver. 720-913-0049. www.denverartmuseum.org. Denver Botanic Gardens: Daily. $12.50 adult; $9.50 military and seniors (65+); $9 ages 4-15; free under age 4. 1005 York St. 720-865-3500. www.botanicgardens.org. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield: Daily. $5 per passenger vehicle. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. No pets please. 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton. 303-973-3705. www.botanicgardens.org. Denver Firefighters Museum: Mon.-Sat. $6 adults; $4 children ages 12 and under. 1326 Tremont Pl., Denver. 303-892-1436. www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org. Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys: Wed.-Sun. $6 adult; $4 ages 5-16;, free age 4 and under. 1880 Gaylord St. 303-322-1053. www.dmmdt.com. Denver Museum of Nature and Science: Daily. $11 adults; $6 ages 3 to 18. $8/$6 IMAX tickets. 2001 Colorado Blvd. 303-322-7009. www.dmns.org. Denver Zoo: Daily. $12 ages 12-64; $9 age 65+; $7 ages 3-11; free age 2 and under. Denver’s City Park, 23rd Ave. between Colorado Blvd. and York St. 303-376-4800. www.denverzoo.org. Downtown Aquarium: Daily. $14.95 adult, $13.95 age 65+, $9.25 ages 3-11, free age 2 and under. 700 Water St., Denver. 303-561-4450. www.downtownaquarium.com. Lookout Mountain Nature Center: Visitor center open Tue.-Sun., 10am-4pm. Grounds open daily 8am-dusk. Free. Register for all programs online. 910 Colorow Rd., Golden. 720-497-7600. http://lmnc.jeffco.us. Museo de Las Américas: Tue.-Fri., 10am-5pm; Sat.-Sun. 12pm-5pm. $4 adult, $3 students/seniors. 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. 303-571-4401. www.museo.org. Roxborough State Park. Daily. No pets or bikes allowed. $6 parking pass. Annual passes $60 (valid at all Colorado state parks). 4751 N. Roxborough Dr., Littleton. 303-973-3959. www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/roxborough. The Wildlife Experience: Tue.-Sun.; some holiday Mon. $9 adult; $6 ages 3-12; $8 age 65+; free under age 3. 10035 S. Peoria, Parker. 720-488-3300. www.thewildlifeexperience.org. WOW! Children’s Museum: Mon-Sat. $7 age 11 and under, free adult and age 14 months and under. 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com.