The water in Joy Park reopens May 1!
what's happening
every day
- Outdoor Exploration 11:00 am
Jun 16 (Fri)
- Joy Park Free Night 4:30 pm
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
Fly through the air and get a new perspective on your surroundings as they whoosh past.
navigate the river
Dip your toes, make a splash, set boats afloat or build a dam.
dig in the sand
Use shovels and dump trucks to move sand, dig holes, make piles and create sand sculptures.
become an explorer
Discover our state's outdoor phenomena, like canyons, ruins and sand dunes.
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
Additional support provided by
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.
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: $15
- Ages 2 - 59: $17
- Age 60+: $15
- Members: Free
- CityPASS
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