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  • child reaching into a water vortex

    Water

    Splash and experiment with H20 in this urban water world.

  • a child plays with foam tracks and orange balls

    Kinetics!

    This giant physics playground will have you thinking like Newton, testing theories about motion, forces and gravity.

  • child playing with a bubble created with a giant metal ring

    Bubbles

    Immerse yourself in the soapy science secrets behind floating, shimmering bubbles.

  • children pushing the launch button at the rocket launch station

    Energy

    Energy is the force that makes things GO! Rockets, hot air balloons, racing zeppelins even a solar symphony.

  • kids sitting and playing in an exhibit designed to look like a giant living room fort

    Gallery Uno

    Get ready to squish, scramble, nestle and crawl to uncover surprises around every corner!

imagine

imagine

  • fire station no. 1 exhibit featuring a real, retired fire truck

    Fire Station No. 1

    The city is in danger! You'll have to work with others and think fast to save the day.

  • child administering treatment to a stuffed animal in an imaginary veterinary clinic

    Ready Vet Go

    Keep pets healthy with a trip to the vet's office.

  • child walking with a tray of imaginary peppers in a play kitchen

    My Market

    Keep yourself and your family happy and healthy! Pick up ingredients at the farmers market for dinner.

  • staff member reading a story

    Book Nook

    Come on in, plop down on a comfy chair, and share a story as a family.

explore

explore

  • young boy swinging on a zip line

    Joy Park

    Discover canyons, sand dunes and all the surprises Colorado's wild outdoors has in store.

  • a child and adult sledding

    Snow Days - Open Dec 7!

    Snow Days opens December 7!

  • close-up of child playing in the mini-kayak feature

    Box Canyon

    Put your balance and agility to the test on a mountain trip.

  • child in helmet smiling inside the Altitude climber

    Altitude

    Discover the natural wonders of Colorado as you scale a towering mountain to the summit for the premiere lookout over Denver and the Rockies.

  • wide angle shot of the Bloom exhibit, featuring an oversized wood flower pot with yarn flowers

    Bloom

    A playful space for early learning

  • Rope swing platform inside of a climbing structure/art installation

    Adventure Forest - closed

    A 500 ft. long adventure course and art installation.

create

create

  • child painting a 3D sculpture

    The Art Studio

    Create with your own artistic style!

  • little girl decorating a dessert

    The Teaching Kitchen

    Join us for programs on a variety of topics including nutrition, cooking techniques, gardening, food from around the world and more!

  • a focused child using a hammer at a work station

    Assembly Plant

    Clamp, saw and hammer to build one-of-a-kind creations using real tools and clean, recycled materials.


We wanted to help other non-profit organizations craft world-class learning experiences, so we created The Exhibits Team. Our exhibit experts can provide advice on the many decisions involved with designing, fabricating, installing and maintaining museum exhibits.

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hours

Open 7 days a week from 9 am - 4 pm.

No adults are allowed in the Museum without a child, and no children without an adult.

admission*

Tickets not available for purchase online.

  • Under Age 1: Free
  • Age 1: $16.75
  • Ages 2 - 59: $18.75
  • Age 60+: $16.75
  • Members: Free
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2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211

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