Children's Museum of Denver, Children's museum in Denver, United States.
The Children's Museum of Denver is a multi-floor facility with interactive exhibits centered on art, science, and community themes. The spaces are designed so young visitors can learn by directly exploring and engaging with displays.
The museum was founded in 1973 and grew from a small storefront operation to its present Marsico Campus location. Since its start, it has served millions of children through educational initiatives.
The museum creates spaces where children explore different professions and everyday roles through hands-on play. Visitors experience how various jobs and community functions actually work.
Access to the exhibits is straightforward since everything is designed for children to discover and explore on their own. Plan to spend enough time to move through several areas without rushing.
The facility includes a teaching kitchen where children gain hands-on cooking experience. There they learn about nutrition and food preparation through guided exploration.
GPS coordinates: 39.74865,-105.01704
Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00
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