31 10, 2016

Museum Monday: Poisons in Literature

By |October 31st, 2016|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Last year the Denver Museum of Nature and Science had an exhibit on Poison. Part of that exhibit was around the use of poison as a plot device in literature. First up is the well known Sherlock Holmes series.  Beyond showing old books, they exhibit featured common items, and some hints of what poisons were used. But while Sherlock is good, Agatha Christie is the queen of mysteries. I was sad though as I leaned in to see better, that they listed which poison was used in which book. SPOILER ALERT! Jeeze! But its not just mysteries. A lot of children's

5 10, 2015

Museum Monday: Poison in Detail

By |October 5th, 2015|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

As I wrote before in my review, I loved The Power of Poison exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Here are some of the exhibits models and artifacts in more detail. A blow dart gun, and the pot to brew & dip the tips in poison. There is something so intriguing on massive ancient tomes. I really enjoyed the faux magnification of various plants and animals in the forest area. It was very eye catching. An actual "Mad" Hatter's mercury laced hat. So many Beautiful, but Toxic Butterflies! Snow White's area was beautifully decorated and felt like

24 08, 2015

Museum Monday: Unicorns at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

By |August 24th, 2015|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

This is a reminder that Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Mythic Creatures Exhibit ends in 2 weeks on September 7th. Read my review here. Unicorn at DMNS Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews.

10 08, 2015

Review: The Power of Poison at Denver Museum of Nature & Science

By |August 10th, 2015|Categories: Museums, Travel, Travel Review|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Last month The Power of Poison opened up at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. While I didn't like the recent Mythical Creatures (ongoing until September 7th), I absolutely loved the Power of Poison! I found the way the exhibit is laid out beautifully with clearly planned themes, each with a different but congruent feel. Colombia's Chocó forest model. I recommend to come in the early hours of the exhibit so you can have it mostly to yourself. There are many smaller artifacts that require attention to read the place cards. I also would suggest this only for

29 06, 2015

Museum Monday: Mermaids or Manatees?

By |June 29th, 2015|Categories: Museums, Travel|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

Did sailors confuse Manatees for Mermaids? Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Mythic Creatures Exhibit is available to see through September 7th. Read my review here. Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews.

18 05, 2015

Museum Monday: Unicorn Bestiary at DMNS

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Some believe that Unicorns come from a mis-translation of the Hebrew bible of the animal Re'em. Unicorns in a Medieval Bestiary. Denver Museum of Nature and Science's Mythic Creatures Exhibit is available to see through September 7th. Read my review here. Museum Monday is an every other week series about museum news, objects, and reviews.

23 03, 2015

Review: Mythic Creatures at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

By |March 23rd, 2015|Categories: Museums, Travel, Travel Review|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |0 Comments

A Unicorn at Mythic Creatures at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. I had the opportunity to see the new Mythic Creatures exhibit at Denver Museum of Nature & Science last week at a preview night.  As a child my grandmother gave me a book on fairy tales that captured my imagination. And as I grew up my interest in fantasy books and movies only grew. So I had high hopes for this exhibit! A modern take of a Pegasus as if it was a Carousel Horse. The exhibit is laid out into 3 sections: