Museums
12 children's museums, science centers, and interactive exhibits rated and reviewed by families.
🎨 MuseumDenver Botanic Gardens is a paradise for families, featuring the incredible Mordecai Children's Garden where kids can explore six distinct Colorado ecosystems through hands-on nature play. Beyond the children's garden, the 24-acre oasis offers stunning displays of plants from around the world, interactive water features, and seasonal events that make learning about nature an adventure.
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🎨 MuseumThis hidden gem on the Colorado School of Mines campus offers a completely free, interactive journey through Earth's treasures that captivates young scientists and rock hounds alike. The museum's hands-on approach lets kids touch real meteorites, marvel at glowing fluorescent minerals under UV light, and get up close with stunning gold specimens and fossils,all without the crowds or admission fees of larger museums.
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🎨 MuseumStep back in time at this beautifully preserved historic mansion that brings Colorado's ranching heritage to life for curious kids. The Highlands Ranch Mansion offers engaging family-friendly tours through elegant Victorian rooms and sprawling grounds where children can imagine life on a working cattle ranch in the late 1800s.
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🎨 MuseumThe Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a spectacular destination where kids can stand face-to-face with towering dinosaur skeletons, explore the wonders of space, and engage with hands-on discovery zones. With its world-class exhibits ranging from ancient fossils to Egyptian mummies and a state-of-the-art planetarium, this museum offers an educational adventure that captivates children and parents alike.
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🎨 MuseumWings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is an aviation lover's dream where kids can get up close with over 50 historic aircraft and actually climb into real fighter jet cockpits. Housed in a historic Air Force hangar, this hands-on museum lets children explore everything from vintage warplanes to space artifacts, making it perfect for active learners who need to touch and explore rather than just look.
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🎨 MuseumHistory Colorado Center brings Colorado's past to life through hands-on exhibits that kids can actually touch, climb into, and experience. From riding a ski jump simulator to exploring a 60-foot interactive map of Colorado, this isn't your typical 'look but don't touch' museum,it's designed for active, curious kids who learn best by doing.
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🎨 MuseumThe Golden History Museum brings Colorado's pioneer past to life through interactive exhibits that let kids touch, explore, and imagine life in the Old West. The outdoor park features authentic historic buildings where children can step inside real structures from Golden's past, making history tangible and exciting for young learners.
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🎨 MuseumStep back in time at this charming Victorian farmhouse where kids can explore Wheat Ridge's agricultural past through hands-on exhibits and engaging historical tours. The intimate setting and knowledgeable guides make local history come alive for young learners, with period furnishings, farm equipment, and stories that help children understand what life was like for families in early Colorado.
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🎨 MuseumMeow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station is an extraordinary multi-story immersive art installation where kids become explorers discovering secret doors, climbing through alien worlds, and interacting with mind-bending exhibits. This isn't a traditional museum where you just look,children can touch, crawl, slide, and discover hidden passages throughout four interconnected alien worlds, making it an unforgettable adventure that sparks creativity and imagination.
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🎨 MuseumThe Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is a hands-on wonderland designed specifically for young children ages 0-8, featuring immersive exhibits that encourage learning through play. From splashing in water play areas to cooking in a kid-sized kitchen, climbing aerial adventures, and exploring interactive environments, this museum keeps little ones engaged for hours with activities that spark creativity and imagination.
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🎨 MuseumMuseum of Outdoor Arts offers a refreshing twist on the traditional museum experience with interactive outdoor sculptures that kids can actually touch, climb on, and explore. Spanning multiple locations in the Denver Tech Center area, this unique art destination transforms sculpture viewing into an active adventure where children can engage with over 50 contemporary installations while getting fresh air and exercise.
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🎨 MuseumThe Lafayette History Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Colorado's coal mining past through hands-on exhibits and artifacts that bring local history to life for curious young minds. This small, intimate museum is perfect for families looking for an educational outing that won't overwhelm younger children, with staff who are passionate about sharing Lafayette's rich heritage through age-appropriate stories and activities.
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