Denver Museum's Gems Hall Revamp: 1700 Specimens, New Zones

The Denver Museum of Nature and Sciences Coors Hall of Gems and Minerals is closing for an 18-month renovation, set to reopen in 2027 as the Dea Family Gems and Minerals Hall. The project, costing $30 million, will move 1200 specimens into storage and back into a revamped space. The upgrade includes a gold zone, new silver displays, and immersive spots like a crystal grotto and mine replicas. The museum aims to connect minerals to daily life, featuring 1700 specimens, including fan favorites like John Campions gold flakes and Toms Baby, Colorados largest gold nugget. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b1ee776152cd9ca7