Museums
5 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.
🎨 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.
🎨 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.
🎨 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.
🎨 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.