The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a fully accessible space. Both the building and grounds are designed to facilitate the Museum experience for the mobility, hearing, vision, and learning impaired.
General Access Information
Elevators
Elevators are located in the north and south atria. Additional elevators are located in the Leprino Family Atrium. Elevator controls are marked in braille.
Emergency Procedures
The security staff is trained in emergency procedures and will assist visitors with disabilities in evacuating the building if necessary. The Security Desk is located near the main exit on Level 1.
Entrances
A barrier-free entrance to the Museum is located at the main (north) entrance. The doors are fully accessible with push-button entry. A ground level elevator on the east side of Phipps IMAX Theater is available after 5:30 p.m. and is push-button accessible as well.
Information Desk
Wheelchairs and canes are available at no charge at the desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Strollers are available for $1. An ID is required as a deposit.
Parking
There are a number of spaces for those with disabilities in the Main Parking Lot on the north side of the Museum, with an additional two spaces on the east side of the building near the Phipps IMAX Theater evening entrance. There are also multiple spaces in the Underground Parking Garage, located on the northwest side of the Museum. They are located on both levels, and some are van accessible.
Phones
TTY phones are located in the West Atrium on Level 1 near the entrance to Space Odyssey and in the Phipps IMAX Theater evening lobby. Phones located next to the main exit are wheelchair accessible.
Professional Aides
If a visitor is accompanied by a professional aide, the aide is admitted to the Museum, Phipps IMAX Theater, and Gates Planetarium free of charge (one aide per visitor).
Rest Rooms
Rest rooms and drinking fountains are located throughout the Museum and are wheelchair accessible. A family rest room is located inside the entrance to Gems & Minerals on Level 1. Most rest rooms have baby changing stations.
Ricketson Auditorium
Ricketson Auditorium is fully accessible. Assisted listening devices are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Let an usher know of your request 20 minutes prior to the start of an event.
Service Animals
Service animals are permitted throughout the Museum, Phipps IMAX Theater, Gates Planetarium, and Ricketson Auditorium.
Wheelchairs & Canes
Free wheelchairs and canes can be checked out from the Information Desk with a valid form of ID.
Will Call Desk
The Will Call Desk has wheelchair-accessible counters.
Exhibitions & Programs Access Information
Many of the Museum's exhibitions contain components for the disabled, all designed to facilitate the visitor experience.
American Sign Language interpreters are available free of charge for all Museum lectures and classes. (Unfortunately, we cannot provide interpreters for general Museum exhibits or temporary exhibits.) Five business days notice is required; availability cannot be guaranteed. Please call the Adult Programs Department at 303.370.6303 or AdultPrograms@dmns.org.
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Phipps IMAX® Theater Access Information
Phipps IMAX Theater is fully accessible, with wheelchair seating, closed captioning, and assisted listening devices available to visitors.
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Gates Planetarium Access Information
Gates Planetarium is fully accessible, with wheelchair seating, audio transcripts, and assisted listening devices available to visitors.
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