Sunday, January 13, 2013

Adventures at the Science Museum - 1/13/12


Today, we all headed for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science for a fun indoor outing away from the cold. 
These guys don't measure up very well against the dinosaur images!




 A look at Nana, Harrison, and Declan in Ancient Roman times.

Today was the very last day for the exhibit 'A Day in Pompeii' at the Denver museum and the entire country before all the artifacts head back to Italy. Nana and I spent a few hours in Pompeii, while Kevin took Harrison and Declan to see an IMAX movie called 'Under the Sea'.

 Many frescoes were uncovered beneath the ash in Pompeii.




 'Ovens' used for cooking.

 A water cooler. 
Apparently, the water tasted terrible, smelled of rotten eggs and contained lead. No wonder there was a great wine industry!

 Cosmetic items used by the women of Pompeii.

 More kitchen items used for cooking.

 Coins used by the people of the region.

 One of the Gods they believed in.... this one would have been displayed outside a blacksmith's shop.

Putting a dinosaur puzzle together with Daddy in the 'Discovery Zone' area for kids.

In the 'Discovery Zone', Harrison and Declan also learned about African instruments, music, and rhythms...then Harrison participated in a parade around a small area of the museum. 
It was a fun way to spend a cold day!!

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