This post is sponsored by the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
At the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, there is something for everyone! Whether you’re scrambling through the 3 1/2 story tall climber, making bubbles bigger than your body, constructing with real tools or painting a masterpiece, all ages are in for a fun visit!
What Kids Will Love
The whole family can get active at the museum. The littlest visitors and their grown ups will love Bloom, a wild and whimsical garden-inspired space designed just for
children newborn – 36 months. Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy playing firefighter, exploring with bubbles, and engaging in imaginary play in Ready Vet Go and My Market. Elementary school kids will stretch their scientist skills with exhibits focused on STEAM including Kinetics, Water and Energy as well as The Teaching Kitchen and Art Studio. Those ages 4 and older shouldn’t miss the Altitude Climber for 360 views of Denver.
Our favorite exhibit is the impressive Adventure Forest, a 500-foot long adventure course that ends in a 70-ft tall slide! Kids must be aged 5+ or 44 inches tall to participate. Littles can play in the sand, water (summer only) and other outdoor experiences in Joy Park.
What Moms Will Love
We love that there truly is something for the whole family. The museum employees are engaged in assisting kids with projects and hands-on learning. We also love the daily programs for more structured play time including story time, cooking classes, art studio time and outdoor exploration.
Who It’s Best For
The museum is designed for newborns to 8 years old, but people of all ages can have fun at the musem. With hands-on exhibits, we found even our pre-teens were engaged in learning.
Location and Parking
The museum is located in Downtown Denver at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211. Parking is free.
Admission & Hours
Daily admission to The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is $16 for 1 year olds, $18 for ages 2-59, and $16 for ages 60+. Babies under 1 are free. No children are allowed without an adult and no adults are allowed without a child!
The museum is open daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed certain holidays.
Joy Park and Adventure Forest are open for free from 4:30 – 8 p.m. (or sunset) on the third Friday of the month, May through September. Aside from the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed.
Memberships
Members get the red carpet treatment at the museum! Members enjoy a full year of valuable benefits like free general admission, invites to special members only events, discounts on seasonal workshops and venue rentals, free tickets for your friends and so much more. Plus, they have memberships to fit families of all sizes, and most memberships pay for themselves in three visits! Check out the different options here.
Added bonus! Family and Grandparent level members get a 50 percent discount at over 120 museums around the country. This is a great way to make your membership fees go even further!
Memberships also make a great experience gift!
Family Amenities 
Bloom, an exhibit designed just for newborns – 36 months, has plenty of amenities for families
like private nursing areas, bottle warmers, a changing area and a sink. There is also a private nursing station with a comfy chair and electrical outlet on the second floor, next to the Energy exhibit. Breastfeeding is welcome throughout the museum.
Accessibility
Most areas of the museum are fully accessible via a wheelchair or stroller. There are ADA compliant workstations in The Art Studio, The Teaching Kitchen, and Assembly Plan, and multiple transfer platforms in Joy Park. The museum also offers free low-sensory evenings to families who qualify. Visit this page to learn more and view their accessibility guide, Museum for All.
Seating Areas
Benches and sitting areas for adults are available in most exhibit areas.
Food and Beverage Options
The Café has grab n’ go sandwiches, snacks, salads and beverages. We found the options to be affordable and kid friendly. No food is allowed in the exhibits. You can enjoy a picnic lunch outside in the Museum’s Joy Park or in the adjacent Gates Crescent Park facilities.
Special Events
- Seasonal workshops are offered in The Art Studio, Joy Park and The Teaching Kitchen.
- Harvest Hoot, featuring fall activities, carnival games, treats and more. Costumes encouraged!
- Noon Year’s Eve brings the glitz and glamour of Times Square to the Museum, all before bedtime!
- Party for Our Planet is a three day celebration of our big, beautiful planet. Kiddos can meet interesting critters, learn about conservation, make sustainable art and more.
- Visit this page to see what they have coming up next!
