Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Overview
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Membership
Varies by membership typeDuration: 1 year
Free general admission for a year and much more. Members get 10% off at the Gift Shop or Café.
Includes:
- •Free general admission for 1 year
- •10% off at Gift Shop
- •10% off at Café
E-gift Cards
VariableDuration: N/A
Flexible gift cards valid towards annual memberships, general admission, and purchases in the Gift Shop and the Café. Must be used at the Museum, not redeemable online.
Includes:
- •Annual memberships
- •General admission
- •Purchases in Gift Shop and Café
Events & Schedule
Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)
Harvest Hoot
Oct 24 - 26
General admission applies (not specified if additional cost)
Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy fabulous fall activities, including carving your own pumpkin in The Art Studio and homemade comfort foods in The Teaching Kitchen.
Adventure Forest - Last day to climb
Oct 31
General admission applies
Last day Adventure Forest is open for the season (weather-permitting).
Members-only Night Out
Nov 19 (2025)
Free for members
Exclusive evening event for Museum members.
Noon Year's Eve
Dec 31 (2025)
General admission applies (not specified if additional cost)
Members-only Evening
Feb 25 (2026), Jun 03 (2026)
Free for members
Exclusive evening event for Museum members.
Low-sensory Evenings
Recurring (specific dates not provided)
General admission applies
Limited attendance and reduced ambient Museum noise to offer an enjoyable space for children with disabilities to play with their families. Created in partnership with SPECTRA Autism Center, Inc.
🍎Food Policy
- • No food allowed in the exhibits.
- • Outside food and beverages are allowed (general policy).
- • For group visits, outside food and beverages, aside from water and snacks, are discouraged.
- • The Museum Café sells sandwiches, snacks, salads, and beverages.
- • Microwaves are available in the Museum Café to heat bottles.
- • Bottle warmers are available in Bloom.
- • Large groups wishing to eat inside must reserve a room for a fee (call 303-561-0113).
- • The Museum does not have indoor facilities for school groups to eat lunch or snack; nearby Gates Crescent Park has benches and grassy areas available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- • The Children's Museum is not an allergen-free environment. Guests should refer to the Museum Allergen Policy for more information (policy not provided in content).
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Adult guests are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times.
- • Shoes are required in the Museum, except in designated indoor spaces and certain parts of Joy Park.
- • Use Museum equipment and exhibits safely and appropriately.
- • Pets, including emotional support animals, are not allowed in the Museum, including Joy Park; Service dogs are welcome.
- • Guests are asked to model positive behaviors and treat other visitors with kindness and respect.
- • Offensive, abusive, or threatening language/behavior, including hate language or symbolism, or wearing/displaying profane/obscene content, is not tolerated.
- • Firearms or weapons of any kind are not allowed in the Museum.
- • Any activity that threatens Museum operations, disrupts a safe/welcoming/family-oriented environment, or is illegal will not be tolerated.
- • Museum staff reserves the right to refuse admission, revoke membership, and/or remove any person for violating the Code of Conduct or exhibiting unsafe/inappropriate/disruptive behavior without refund.
📅Booking Policy
- • Tickets are not available for purchase online.
- • For group visits (10+ people), advance payment is not accepted; payment is required upon arrival.
- • E-gift cards must be used at the Museum and cannot be redeemed on the website.
🚗Parking Information
- • Free parking for Museum visitors.
- • Bike parking is available near the entrance.
- • Event parking for nearby attractions and Broncos games is available for a fee.
What People Say
What's Great
- Friendly and helpful staff (mentioned in 7 reviews)
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 3 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 7 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Can get crowded during peak times (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 6 reviews)
Detailed Insights
Rating Breakdown
Perfect for Age Groups
- • Toddlers (1-3 years)
- • School age (7-12 years)
Best Times to Visit
- • Morning hours (less crowded)
- • Weekdays (quieter)
- • Weekends can be busy
Most Mentioned Positives
Accessibility Features
Recent Reviews
Jo “Avary” Ben-Simon
3 weeks agoThis place is everything you want in a kid-friendly adventure—educational, interactive, colorful, AND chaotic in the best way possible! If you’re in or around Denver area and have a little one (or a few), the Children’s Museum of Denver is a must—like, don’t even think twice; just go (we’re from Colorado Springs area and drove about an hour and a half to explore here) 🫡 From the second you pull up, you already know your kid’s gonna have the best day ever. The museum itself is super easy to spot with its big geometric architecture and colorful outdoor spaces—it gives playground meets museum meets mini theme park vibes ✨ Do plan ahead because we went on a weekday (Wednesday) and it was STILL pretty packed and parking was sufficient, but far from the entrance 🤔 If you’re hunting for a high-energy, imaginative, screen-free experience to burn that toddler energy and make memories—this is it! 🥰
Rose Riot
a month agoI came with my Hubby, our son, my 2 brother in laws and 1 of their sons. Both of our kids were 8 years old . This place was super cool! Definitely so many activities to keep their overactive minds entertained! We love trying to find different family-oriented activities that peak their interest & this place didn't disappoint!!
Molly Sroka
a month agoWe visited with our 10 month-old and I seriously can’t recommend it enough. The “Bloom” area for kids 2 and under was so beautiful, and our daughter had so much fun. It was extremely clean, the staff were helpful and kind, and our daughter had an amazing time. A must visit!!
Kerstin N.
a week agoExcellent spot for kids under 10 (and young at heart)! We spent an hour in the bubble room alone, but also loved the incredible climbing structure and the teaching kitchen! The kids were stoked to learn how to make a dish and they got to eat it too! Thanks to Chef Érica and Chef Vin for a great experience, and thanks to the truly wonderful staff for a super memorable visit! From the front desk to the staff in the various exhibits, they were all delightful and helpful. Appreciated the free parking as well.
Jeff Chen
6 months agoGreat day with my daughter at this museum. We went around 11:00 am on a Sunday, which also had a Broncos game nearby. When you go to park, you let the attendant know you're here for the museum, and you drive all the way down the lot. The lot is used for sporting events too. Parking is free for museum. We got there early enough where finding a spot was not an issue. This place is pretty amazing for toddlers. So much for kids to see and do. The outdoor area is pretty amazing too as it was decorated for Halloween so there were characters dressed up and carnival games. However my daughter was a bit too small to go in the really big park area. We got 3 hours of real solid play before everyone is pretty tired. The timing of leaving was a bit rough as it was close to kickoff time and the streets were busy to get on 25. My only critique is that this place gets super busy and there are lots of unsupervised kids. Most are very polite and have good manners so overall a great time.