Scientists In Action: Mineral Collection

Explore the hidden treasures of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's extensive mineral collection in this 45-minute live interactive session. Join Dr. James Hagadorn, curator of geology, as he provides a rare glimpse into the museum's remarkable underground collection housing over 20,000 specimens, including the world's largest museum diamond collection. Discover what ordinary-looking rocks can reveal about Earth's past, present, and future while participating in this scientific treasure hunt guided by student questions. Connect directly with a working scientist and gain insights into this rarely seen geological wonderland.