The dioramas at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) hold some secrets. The artist, Kent Pendleton, who painted the diorama backgrounds often hid elves in them as a sort of signature of his work. Also, there are two butterflies in the dioramas with a secret of their own - they move! They are powered by tiny pneumatic motors that make their wings move at regular intervals. These pages provide a pictorial guide so you can look for the elves and butterflies on your next visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
2nd Floor, "Boettcher North American Wildlife Hall" |
2nd Floor, "Boettcher North American Wildlife Hall" |
2nd Floor, "Edge of the Wild" Exhibit |
2nd Floor, "Edge of the Wild" Exhibit |
2nd Floor, "Edge of the Wild" Exhibit |
3rd Floor, "Explore Colorado" Exhibit |
3rd Floor, "Prehistoric Journey" Exhibit |
2nd Floor Map (Map courtesy DMNS. All rights reserved, image archives, Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Used with permission.) |
3rd Floor Map (Map courtesy DMNS. All rights reserved, image archives, Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Used with permission.) |
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