All Ages baby-friendly

The water in Joy Park is off for the season.

on this adventure

Prepare for a great experience in our one-of-a-kind outdoor space! See our seasonal tips at the bottom of this page.

Ride the Dueling Zip Line

ride the dueling zip line

Fly through the air and get a new perspective on your surroundings as they whoosh past.

Joy Park - Dig in the Sand

dig in the sand

Use shovels and dump trucks to move sand, dig holes, make piles and create sand sculptures.

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become an explorer

Discover our state's outdoor phenomena, like canyons, ruins and sand dunes.

Pick apples in the orchard!

stroll through the apple orchard

Hop in the back of our 1953 green Chevy or find your way through the straw bale maze.

plan for a great adventure!

Dress for the weather and pack a change of clothes!

Joy Park closes in the event of inclement weather and/or extreme temperature conditions. Joy Park (or any of its components) may also be closed for safety reasons at the discretion of Museum staff.

Major support provided by

The Colorado Health Foundation
El Pomar Foundation
Harmes C. Fishback Foundation/Jenna and Walker Stapleton
SM Energy
Wagner Equipment Co.
Melvin & Elaine Wolf Foundation

Programs sponsored by

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Additional support provided by

Denver Parks and Recreation


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.

Museum entry is first-come, first-served; reservations are no longer available.

admission*

  • Under Age 1: Free
  • Age 1: $16
  • Ages 2 - 59: $18
  • Age 60+: $16
  • Members: Free
  • CityPASS - save up to 45%

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location

2121 Children's Museum Drive
Denver, CO 80211

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