'Tribal Paths' examines trade networks that linked Colorado's American Indians with groups from the Pacific Ocean to the Mississippi River, encounters with newcomers, the removal of tribes to...
A delightful children's story about a little star in search of a name and some planets of his very own! His search takes him across the skies as he meets some fascinating characters and learns about...
Enter one of Denver's great historic homes, built in 1883 by 'Rocky Mountain News' publisher Williams Byers and sold in 1889 to the family of William Gray Evans, an officer of the Denver Tramway...
The Byers-Evans House Museum and the Denver Plein Air Arts Festival present Paintings by Denver Artist Nicholas Reti to be exhibited throughout November. An opening reception on Friday, November 6...
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...
This exhibit actively explores the culturally rich lives of ancient peoples in Colorado. Each gallery, enhanced by the Colorado Historical Society's collection of American Indian artifacts, helps the...
Western Legacies, the gallery and exhibition space on Level Three of the Library, allows visitors to follow the footsteps of African Americans who settled the West, from early pioneers to present day...
The North American continent is home to a variety of different habitats. Learning about the interesting habitats and the wonderful creatures that call this continent home is the first step toward...
Take a look at today's Lakewood as seen through the photogrpahs of everyday folks in this photography competition. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Ken Papaleo, formerly of the Rocky Mountain...
Touring the United States Mint is a fascinating experience for those of all ages and one that will be remembered for a lifetime. Tours cover both the present state of coin manufacturing as well as the...
Deserts receive less than 10 inches of rain per year and have a very high evaporation rate, which exceeds the annual rainfall rate. Animals living in the desert have adapted to dryness, extreme...
Barrier reefs are ridges of coral that fun parallel to coastlines. They serve as barricades, breaking down wave energy before it reaches land. This saltwater habitat simulates a protected coral...
Fresh City Life is partnering with the Rocky Mountain USO to create knitted items for care packages for our service men and women overseas. It's easy to join the project: just knit a cap or two and...
A wharf habitat has tides and waves crashing in and out all the time. The animals in this area have various adaptations to survive a tough environment. Many animals are submerged under water for a...
Seven percent of the world is covered by rainforests. The exhibits in this area simulate different kinds of tropical rainforests. Some exhibits represent rainforests that are periodically inundated by...
Several interesting and unique animals inhabit areas of shallow water just off beaches. These animals live on rocky or sandy sea bottoms. They are good at hiding, spending most of their lives in...
For Rex Ray, the joy of making and viewing art is his continuing motivation. Drawing inspiration from his acknowledged influences--the Arts and Crafts Movement, Abstract Expressionism, organic and...