The Children's Museum of Denver opened in 1973 in a converted school bus. The museum quickly outgrew its original digs, and moved into a building on Bannock St. in 1975. The current location, built in 1984, lies along the Platte River near the Denver Aquarium.
Don't miss the popular exhibit CMD Fire Station No. 1, which allows kids to play in a real fire truck. In addition, the My Market exhibit lets kids shop at a kid-sized supermarket. More than 225,000 children and adults visit the museum each year.
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Children's Museum of Denver is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Easter Sunday.
Admission:
Ages 2 - 59: $7.50
Under Age 1 or Over Age 60: $5.50
Directions:
From I-25, exit on 23rd Ave. and head east. Take the first right on Children’s Museum Dr. The brightly colored museum is easily visible from the freeway.
Address:
The Children's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Dr.
Denver, CO 80211
303-433-7444
- The first Tuesday of each month is free from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- The museum can host birthday parties and other special events. Call 303-561-0133 for more details.
- The Children's Museum of Denver offers free parking.
