Production

EdNight graphic in colors with SCFD bear

Educators, you're invited to enjoy a FREE night out at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science brought to you in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. Check out a free Infinity Theater or planetarium show, stop by our craft table, and learn how SCFD-funded organizations can serve you and your students! Free light appetizers and a cash bar.

Plus-ones highly encouraged.

21+ Adults only.

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Location: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Cost: FREE, be sure to register your plus-one

Registration: Coming soon

Infinity Theater

6:10 p.m. | Penguins: A Love Story

7:10 p.m. | Horse Power

8:10 p.m. | Penguins: A Love Story

Gates Planetarium

6:15 p.m. | Encounters of the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, “Encounters in the Milky Way” presents spectacular moments from the past and future of our solar system — including the orbits of stars, comets, interstellar debris and dazzling clouds of gas and dust. For the first time ever, discover the dramatic, ongoing merger between our galaxy and a smaller satellite galaxy, visualized in stunning detail. Created by a team of space scientists, artists and visualization experts, “Encounters in the Milky Way” is based on real data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission — one of the coolest space projects ever! 

7:00 p.m. | Great Solar System Adventure

Join showman extraordinaire "The Great Schiaparelli" as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.

From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.

7:45 p.m. | Encounters of the Milky Way

Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, “Encounters in the Milky Way” presents spectacular moments from the past and future of our solar system — including the orbits of stars, comets, interstellar debris and dazzling clouds of gas and dust. For the first time ever, discover the dramatic, ongoing merger between our galaxy and a smaller satellite galaxy, visualized in stunning detail. Created by a team of space scientists, artists and visualization experts, “Encounters in the Milky Way” is based on real data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission — one of the coolest space projects ever! 

 

Activities

Craft Table: Make a Bookmark

Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark and bring a little piece of the Museum back to your classroom.  

SCFD

SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District) is a catalyst for bringing world-class exhibits and events to our metro region which would otherwise never be presented. Come meet some of the nearly 300 organizations funded by SCFD and learn what they have to offer you and your students. 

See which organizations are a part of SCFD here.