Children's Museum of Denver

The Children’s Museum of Denver is all about children and their grown-ups learning through play. With interactive exhibits, year-round special events, and daily educational programming, there is always something fun and exciting to do.

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    (303) 433-7444

  • Website

    mychildsmuseum.org

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    Museum

Address

2121 Childrens Museum Dr (at Water St) Denver , CO 80211 United States

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Christina Holtman-Valenzuela

I've taken my children to many museums . This children's museum is by far the best we've ever been too. Ian in the painting area was so nice and great with the kids. He was teaching them about colors.

The Ritz-Carlton

From story time readings and cooking classes to outdoor explorations and interactive art studios , kids of all ages (and grown-ups) can enjoy themselves while having fun and learning at the same time.

Karin Beil

This is a fun place. However, they are in the midst of a huge renovation, so the existing exhibits are showing a lot of wear & tear. I look forward to taking kids again when the new building opens.

Janna Dailey

There are a lot of great areas for my preschooler and toddler to explore. We like to go weekdays in the afternoon when it is less busy.

Jordan Goodfellow

A great place for children and adults. All the activities are fun and will entertain you and your children for hours. We have been members for 2 years and will continue to renew.

Elizabeth

Currently under renovation but still a great place to take kids. You can walk down the river or play on the outdoor playground if the weather is nice

Colorado

This whimsical, imagination-stimulating exploration for kids 10 and under offers more than a dozen “playscapes ,” including a fire department, an assembly plant and a tot-sized veterinary clinic .

Nick Bergus

A decent kids' museum . The Activity area — where kids build real stuff with real tools — was a hit. Watch out, though, construction closes some exhibits .

Lisa Wolff

Great interactive exhibits . Good for a variety of ages. Beautiful view of Denver

Lindsey Smithson

My kid loves it here. She could spend all day in the kinetic lab. Can't wait for the expansion to open!

Angelica Fox

Bright Beginnings offers group visit to parents/care givers with children under 3 who receive parenting materials and child development materials for Free

Gerhard

Free family days every first Tuesday of the month.

Kacie Armbrust

Be sure to check out the website for daily activities at the museum !

K12 Inc

Did you know? Founded in 1973, the Children’s Museum of Denver was originally a traveling exhibit . The museum’s first home was a converted school bus .

Katie

Very fun interactive museum for children. Excited for the construction to finish.

Elizabeth

No school groups on Mondays so it tends to be a bit quieter . If you have little ones arrive when it opens and head upstairs first.

NASA

Use the scientific method in the bubbles exhibit to test various experiments and increase your math skills as you measure results of light infraction, surface tension, diameter & height, and more! Read more

Sara Minnick-Lujan

Best children's museum I've been to yet! Thanks Denver. PS....Make it an all day event .

Steve McBride

Great children's museum . Little one loved building the rocket and launching it.

Laura Gormly

Ride the light rail to Union Station, walk to the Children's Museum of Denver and let your little one (s) run around and get all tired. Walk to lunch at the Starbucks inside REI.

Danielle Andre

If your little one is kind of shy try the train room or the room with the big tree & tunnel .

Greg Knaddison

If you dislike crowds, their special events days are to be avoided. Go first thing in the morning or on a random day, but call to confirm it isn't a school visit day.

Elizabeth

Looking for something to do after - the REI flagship store and Little Man Ice Cream are just up the road .

Robert K

Bring a swimsuit for the backyard !

Allison Hurd

This kids museum rivals the best. A great space for the youngest and activities for the oldest.

Nicole Moritz-Mills

U can walk to aquarium and leave ur car here for free aquarium parking .

Jessica Fay

Everything!!

Matt Nelson

Try the dinosaurs exhibit !!!

Cassandra Barker-Carr

A great time was had by all!

angel vasquez

This is a cool place to be

Courtney Walsh

The bubble factory is the best

Dhyana Landa

The bubble exhibit they have right now is great!

Terry Wagner

The kids had a blast

The Ladybud

It was cool, I think more for kids 7 and under, older got bored

Dy-Anne W

They have a "Nursing Gazebo " in the 4&Under play area

Mark Mehringer

Sunday mornings are fairly quiet .

Kerry McGinley

I think this is the coolest place I've ever taken my kids.

Carrie Morris

Next trip to Denver...a must do.

August Wittenberg

As food goes at this type of it is pretty reasonable.

Miguel Gonzalez

@pixar cars event

MCB

Mason love the DCM

Stacie Staub

Trick or treat street

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