Unleash the magic of the sea with “Orcas: Our Shared Future at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science!
Trace the evolution of our beliefs about orcas, from fear to admiration and awe, as we discover their stunning intelligence and complex social structures. Meet a life-sized replica of an orca family as you listen to their soothing harmonies in an immersive underwater environment. Deepen your appreciation for the art of the Indigenous peoples of North America’s Northwest Coast. Discover stories that reveal a profound respect for orcas, highlighting the deep connection between humans and these powerful beings. Examine the global movement to protect our ocean ecosystems, reflect on the consequences of captivity and celebrate the future we share with the fascinating and awe-inspiring orca.
Orcas: Our Shared Future is an immersive, interactive exhibition featuring life-size Orca replicas, fossils, films, objects from popular culture and original artwork from the Indigenous peoples of the North American west coast. Highlights include:
- Size: 700 – 1300 m2
- 140 original objects
- 12 replicas and models
- 11 films and 7 digital and physical interactives
- Orca perspective: visitors experience the exhibition from the viewpoint of Orcas
This exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by the Royal British Columbia Museum in Victoria, Canada and MuseumsPartner in Austria.
The exhibit opens on March 14, 2024. Tickets are an additional cost to the museum addition. Adults are +$9 and youth are +$7. Save $1 off peak entry times when you purchase online.
Author: Mile High Mamas
