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Denver Museum Of Nature And Science Has Big Plans For Anonymous $25 Million Donation

DENVER (CBS4)- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a staple in our state and a hub for exploring and learning.
This holiday season, the museum is receiving the largest donation it ever has: $25 million from an anonymous donor.

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The museum's president and CEO says they're just amazed by this generosity and vision. The money will be used to vastly expand the museum's capacity for collections conservation.

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Ten percent of the funds, or $2.5 million will go directly to the museum for staffing, equipment and launch activities. The other 90% will establish an endowment fund.

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