The Children’s Museum at Denver’s Marsico Campus is a fun, interactive way for kids to learn, grow, and express their creativity. Exhibits are all hands-on, fostering both imagination and education through personal, active experiences.
While exhibits are focused on newborns to 8-year-olds, some are better suited for those a bit older, though children of all ages are welcome. Teens and adults can also join in and discover a whole new side to themselves, or reinvigorate one that lies forgotten.
Exhibits are divided into 4 areas of learning at the Children’s Museum at Denver’s Marsico Campus: Investigate, Imagine, Explore, and Create. Each offering guests different activities to participate in, the museum is updating sections to provide new and exciting adventures for young visitors.
Exhibit: Investigate
Investigate has four attractions that bring out the scientist in all of us. Focusing on different aspects of matter and physics, children can learn about a myriad of topics by visiting displays and participating in experiments. Each section of Investigate has multiple activities that range from team-building exercises to musical stations.
- Kinetics! | Conceptualize Newton’s law of gravity by putting them into practice.
- Water | See how H2O can transform the world we live in.
- Bubbles | Discover what makes bubbles float through the air and play with foam.
- Energy | Explore solar and wind power, then harness it yourself.
Exhibit: Imagine
The Imagine portion of the museum is designed to inspire. For those looking to take a bit of a break, the Book Nook is a great place to read and listen to stories. Meanwhile, the rest is great for letting kids envision what it would be like to try different careers.
Fire Station No. 1 has areas for kids to pretend to work as a firefighter or dispatcher; meanwhile, Ready Vet Go is perfect for those who love animals. Boasting a reception area, x-ray, grooming station, and plenty of stuffed animals that need check-ups, kids can dive into their curiosities.
Lastly, My Market is a grocery store that has fake produce, a cash register, and a 1940s kitchen. A fun place to play pretend, Imagine is a great area to have fun as a family and with others.
Exhibit: Explore
With 5 areas to, as the name implies, explore, children can run around or relax, depending on where you visit as a family. The Early Learner’s Oasis has calm, engaging activities, great for settling down for a bit, while Box Canyon has a mini-boulder to climb on, a kayak for practice balancing, and a waterfall that won’t get you wet.
Altitude is for guests ages 4 and older and is centered on discovering Colorado’s natural wonders. Kids can take a gondola ride, go across the monkey bridge, or head to the top to get a 360° view. Outside, Joy Park has a zipline, mini-river, sand dunes, and plenty of play areas to burn off some steam.
For something a little bit grander, The Adventure Forest is a 500 ft long aerial course that has bridges, slides, elevated areas, tunnels, and an entire backstory about The Council of Creatures. With a secret language you can decode, this exhibit is for those 5 years and older or 44 inches and taller. It is also weather-dependent.
Exhibit: Create
Create is an interactive exhibit with three areas for children to get hands-on experience. The Art Studio provides kids with the chance to try different mediums of art using paint, chalk, and clay as well as learn from a resident artist. The Teaching Kitchen allows families to experience and make new foods together, learn about nutrition, and see a hydroponic garden.
The Assembly Plant allows youngsters to follow blueprints while utilizing recycled materials to create a range of products that can be decorated at the Art Studio. You can even donate recyclables for others to use and instill the importance of doing so with your child.
A great way to spend a day together, The Children’s Museum of Denver Marsico Campus has a ton of features aimed at inspiring. Adding new and improved areas in the coming months, check online to see everything they have in store!
Details
Address: 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Phone: 303-433-7444
Season: Year-round | Closed on major holidays and for maintenance
Hours: Monday – Sunday | 9 am – 4 pm
Cost: Admission depends on age | Members are free
Website: mychildsmuseum.org