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The Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Gems & Minerals.

     Over the years many displays have been added, most have been changed and some, regretfully, have been taken away.  One of the changes that I miss the most is the major down sizing of the fluorescent mineral display.  Fifty years ago they had a small hall that you could walk through that was probably twelve feet long with all the fluorescent minerals behind a glass window.  Short and long wave UV lights would rotate off and on with normal lighting, so you could see the minerals come to life.  Today they have a small box, with six or eight common fluorescent minerals in it.   If I were to describe most of the changes to the museum, I would have to say that they are more dynamic and interactive.  These are things which keep people coming back. 

     My intent here, with the Denver Museum photos, is not to go into verbal depth on anything.  But, to let the photos and their sub-titles speak for themselves.  We add new items and information, to the site, monthly.  Be sure to look for page links.  Over half the site (and ALL of the really cool non-product information) is buried in these page links.  So, just like at the museum, look for all the little things (links) that might otherwise be overlooked.  Enjoy!!!