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Denver Museum of Nature & Science company history timeline

1900

Together, these three collections formed the nucleus of what would become the Colorado Museum of Natural History, officially incorporated on December 6, 1900.

1908

After years of preparation and construction, the Colorado Museum of Natural History finally opened to the public on July 1, 1908.

1918

By 1918, another wing had opened and research efforts were well underway.

1927

In 1927, a team led by the Colorado Museum discovered two stone projectile points embedded in an extinct species of bison, in Folsom, New Mexico.

1948

The city of Denver increased its funding for the museum, leading to a name change to Denver Museum of Natural History in 1948.

1988

The museum is partially funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), which was created by area voters in 1988.

2010

It has also attracted large donations from benefactors, such as Morgridge Family Foundation led by philanthropist Carrie Morgridge, which gave $8 million to the museum in 2010, described as being the largest single gift since its founding.

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