Hidden Elves at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas.

📜 Scavenger hunt for mythical creatures hidden in museum dioramas.
🔍 Started as an artist's private joke by Kent Pendleton in the 1970s, now an official activity.

Why Go

🕵️ Fun scavenger hunt for all ages
🎨 Discover unique art hidden in dioramas
🧩 Engaging way to explore the museum

Why Avoid

⚠️ Some hidden figures painted over during 2023 remodel

Tips

🗺️ Get a scavenger hunt sheet at Customer Service, on the DMNS app, or website.

Hours

🕒 Daily 9 a.m.

  • 5 p.m., most Fridays until 9 p.m.

Closed

🚫 December 25 and August 18

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