A DIFFERING VIEW/Museum reaching out to private donors, too
A recent Rocky Mountain News editorial suggested that the Denver Museum of Nature & Science should raise funds from private donors to cover a portion of the cost of expanding the museum’s operating space.
I’m writing to explain that the museum is doing exactly that. We have committed to raising $90 million from outside supporters to complete the construction of a new science education center and improved storage facilities for our collections, as well as new exhibit halls.
We believe that this is a good deal for the museum and a good deal for Denver. The Museum of Nature & Science is a major economic engine for the city. In 2006, the museum served 1.6 million visitors and generated $86 million for Denver’s economy.
By shouldering the majority of the cost of these projects, the museum is committing itself to provide Denver with a world-class facility. This will include a science education center that will expand our ability to engage students in science as well as storage facilities that will ensure our invaluable and irreplaceable collections remain preserved and available for future generations.
This will help ensure that the museum remains a vibrant part of Denver’s cultural fabric — a win for the museum and a win for the city.
I hope that voters agree — and join me in supporting Ballot Issues A through I.
George Sparks is the president and CEO of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
if the museum was a private business say like the rockies or the broncos, good ole hick would be all over just passing a tax to pay for it and the counties would chip in also. just get the money the way the sports teams get their new digs. oh wait the museum is educational and doesnt have any multimillion dollar cry babies running around. sorry that wont work then
Posted by on October 17, 2007 06:39 AMMy family are members of The Museum of Nature and Science.It is a nice place to go and my kids love the special exhibits,like the Egyptian and Titanic exhibits.
My problem with the Museum is after you pay to become a member,you have to pay extra to see the exhibits.I find that unfair.
If you have a pass to the Museum or have paid for a ticket to get into the museum you should not have to pay extra to see an exhibit.
With all due respect no amount of money is going to make The Museum of Nature and Science a world class Museum.
If you want to see a world class Museum ,one needs to go to Washington D.C.The Museums there are world class and free.
Posted by Can I get an AMEN! on October 17, 2007 09:20 AM