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Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

πŸ“ Jefferson Park, CO

β˜…4.5(1,625 Google reviews)

Nationally recognized children's museum with interactive exhibits for children under 10.

βœ“ hands-on exhibitsβœ“ Bloom toddler areaβœ“ Adventure Forestβœ“ free parkingβœ“ membership valueβœ“ inquisitive kids
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Sobie Toledo

My 7yo daughter loved this place. She liked it so much we went two days in a row on our trip. An amazing children's museum. Great that you are not charged for parking in downtown Denver. It is really really hands on. Great for kids who are inquisitive and persistent. Even when busy very nice because parents are engaged. Her fav spot was the arr studio.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 0–9, with targeted programming for every age band from infants through early elementary. The Bloom area makes it one of Denver's strongest options for families with children under 2. Visitors who come on weekdays report less crowding and more space to explore each exhibit fully.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Tickets are only sold at the door β€” no online purchase option, so budget extra arrival time on busy days.
⏰The Bloom area is specifically designed for children under 2 β€” ask staff to point you there first if you have a toddler.
🎟️Adventure Forest and Joy Park River open for the season on May 6 β€” plan a spring or summer visit to access the outdoor spaces.
πŸš—Free on-site parking is available β€” a genuine rarity for a museum this close to downtown Denver.

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πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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1,625 Google reviews

Deeply hands-on for all ages50%
Excellent toddler & infant areas25%
Free parking & accessibility15%
Repeat-visit worthy10%
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Sobie Toledo

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β€œMy 7yo daughter loved this place. She liked it so much we went two days in a row on our trip. An amazing children's museum. Great that you are not charged for parking in downtown Denver. It is really really hands on. Great for kids who are inquisitive and persistent. Even when busy very nice because parents are engaged. Her fav spot was the arr studio.”

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Sal MuΓ±oz

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β€œWent with my wife and son for the first time. My son is 15 months old and the last time I took him to a children's museum North of Denver he was too anxious to play but he warmed up to this one really fast and enjoyed the Bloom area for younger kids. Very good atmosphere that kept him from being overstimulated and anxious.”

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Erwin Ritz

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β€œExcelente lugar para disfrutar y aprender.”

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Al Al

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β€œInteresting place kids had fun”

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is fully hands-on β€” no passive displays. The Bloom area is specifically designed for children under 2, providing a calmer environment for the youngest visitors. Outdoor experiences include Adventure Forest and the Joy Park River, open seasonally from May. Discounted Tuesday evening sessions run in June, July, and August. Free parking is a notable exception for a downtown-adjacent Denver attraction.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 – 16:00
Tuesday09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday09:00 – 16:00
Thursday09:00 – 16:00
Friday09:00 – 16:00
Saturday09:00 – 16:00
Sunday09:00 – 16:00

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