Scholarships

Half-Price Scholarships

Half-price scholarships are available for schools where at least 50 percent of the students are eligible for the federal free and reduced lunch program. Scholarship funds are limited; ask about eligibility when you call Reservations (303.322.7009). Scholarship funding will be provided only to those participants who have advance reservations; additional individuals are subject to full price.

Other scholarships may be available.  Please inquire when you make your reservation. 

SCFD Free Admission (up to 20,000 students)

Funds from the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) provide one free visit per school year for a total of 20,000 students from Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson counties. SCFD admission is available for self-guided visits and specific classes only, Monday– Friday. SCFD admission may be applied to Genghis Khan with an additional $2.50 exhibit fee. SCFD funds are limited, so please reserve early.

 

JeopEARTHy Assembly

70% off Scholarships for Weld County schools for the JeopEARTHy at your school assembly. Click here for more information.

 

Bus Fuel Fund

The Bus Fuel Fund at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers field trip busing assistance to economically disadvantaged schools in Colorado. The funding covers bus transportation only and cannot be used for Museum admission. It provides reimbursement for up to two buses per field trip. Schools are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements and paying for the bus.

  • Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) schools in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties are eligible for a reimbursement up to $150.
  • Colorado schools outside the SCFD are eligible for a reimbursement up to $250.

    • Eligibility

    • In order to qualify for a Bus Fuel Fund reimbursement your school must have at least 50 percent of your students qualify for the free or reduced lunch program through the National School Lunch Program. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    • Schools must have a reservation to visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science before applying for bus funding.

    How to Participate

    • Schools must complete a Bus Fuel Fund application. Only completed forms will be accepted. Click here to fill out the Bus Fuel Fund application.
    • You will be notified about the funding within two weeks after your application is received. A confirmation letter will be e-mailed, stating the maximum amount of bus funds that will be reimbursed after your field trip. 

    If you have questions about your application, please contact Beth Bavolek at beth.bavolek@dmns.org.


    After Your Field Trip

    To arrange for reimbursement after your field trip, please send a bus voucher or invoice and any other supporting documentation to the above contact information. IMPORTANT: If we do not receive this information within 60 days following your visit, funds will not be reimbursed.

    A reimbursement check to the district or school will be dispersed after the field trip; checks will take two weeks to process. Bus reimbursements cannot exceed the price paid for the bus.

    Questions?
    Please call 303.370.8354

    Lead support of the Bus Fuel Fund is provided by EnCana Oil & Gas (USA). With additional support provided by Bill Barrett Corporation • COGA North Central Chapter • EnVent Energy • Julander Energy • MacDermid • Newmont Mining Corporation • Noble Energy • Welborn Sullivan Meck & Tooley. P.C. • Wells Fargo • Williams

    Program Catalog

    Featured

      Genghis Khan

      October 16, 2009–February 7, 2010

      Immerse your students in the treasures and stories of 13th-century Mongolia. The exhibition offers a unique adventure in the vast grassland of Central Asia, as it examines the culture, conquests, and legacy of one of history’s most intriguing characters. Reservations required.

      Expedition Health

      Visit our newest permanent exhibition, Expedition Health.  The Summit Science Stage in Expedition Health features engaging shows and health science demonstrations throughout the day.

      Home School Day

      Monday, October 26, 2009, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 

      Museum Discovery from Genghis Khan to Expedition Health Home School Day is a flexibly structured, open-ended discovery opportunity designed to help home school students explore the Museum focusing on exhibitions Genghis Khan and Expedition Health.

    Scholarships are available for bus reimbursements, programs at the Museum, and at your school.

    Find out if your school is eligible.