Get crazy with the '80s! Tease those bangs and bust out the neon, then wind along the South Platte in the 5K, or watch your kids compete in Mini-Meets. Get the whole family active and have a radical time!
Make lasting family memories! Take a real train ride with Thomas, meet the railway controller Sir Topham Hatt, explore the Imagination Station, see authentic engines, and enjoy tons of other activities for hours of fun in a city near you!
Learn what made Leonardo da Vinci a master of medieval engineering. From his self-driving car to his scuba suit, learn about the concepts that made him famous. Then visit the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius. Grades K-2.
Curl up and hear a story plus participate in an activity, craft, or song. Thursdays are Healthy Smiles Storytimes.
Build (and keep) your own Colorado-style Lego Halloween Haunt Kit, and have a special guided tour of the Denver A to Z exhibit before it opens for the day. Age 4 and up. RSVP required by calling 303-866-2394.
Enjoy Colorado's largest community celebration of the Day of the Dead, including music, dancing, sugar skull decorating, community altars, paper flower making, face painting, and Lady Catrina. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in “calaca” (skeleton) apparel.
Celebrate children around the world during Día del Niño (Day of the Child), in partnership with the Denver Art Museum and other cultural organizations in the Civic Center Cultural Complex. Participate in art-making activities and enjoy live performances in the museum’s forecourt and explore the galleries.
Enjoy a special day for homeschoolers and the whole family to explore the invertebrate diversity of wetland environments.
Engage in a multisensory exploration of animal-inspired artworks found in the special exhibition, "Stampede: Animals in Art." Tactile Tables are regular opportunities to experience art in a hands-on way with facilitation by specially trained docents. These experiences are designed for visitors who are blind or have low vision, but open to all visitors who desire…
Take the family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and follow the riddles into the galleries.
Visit the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Hear two experts from Colorado State University explore facets of Kenya and Uganda. James DeMartini, Professor Emeritus, will relate the story of Moses, a Maasai in Kenya. Gregory Vogl, a CSU Middleware Developer, will highlight his experiences in Uganda.
Wear your costume and trick or treat at historic buildings in the 8-acre outdoor museum. Try your hand at Halloween carnival games, check out the not-so-scary haunted house, and participate in the costume contest. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note. This event has been cancelled. Joy Park Free Nights will resume in 2019.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum and explore the 12-acre grounds. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and first come, first served.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with daily Earth and space exploration activities using a kit from the NISE Network.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities without paying admission.
Build and keep a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on the creation. Ages 7-12.
Take a look into Halloween traditions in the time of the Byers and Evans families when they lived in their historic home. Make crafts from their time and learn the origins and traditions of Halloween. Age 4 and up. RSVP by Oct. 24.
Lasso up some fun with grandma and grandpa. Grandparents and grandkiddos will enjoy a full cowboy breakfast, private play throughout the Museum and wild west-inspired activities.
Check out the wonders of springtime in Colorado with a dino egg hunt through the museum, and make and take your own plant to grow at home. Then sleep among the animals in the diorama wildlife halls. Dinner, bedtime snack, and full breakfast are included. Ages 7-11 with parents.
Use the wind tube from the Boulder Public Library’s Makerspace to create and test objects of different shapes and sizes to see where the wind takes them. Work with friends to create objects that float, twirl, and soar.
See a Mexican wrestling performance for all ages at Museo De Las Americas.
Kick off Denver Arts Week during Night at the Museums with free admission to the Children’s Museum. Swing by The Art Studio from 6-8pm to make your own prints with artist-in-residence alum, screenprinter Jennifer Ghormley.
Join a professional geologist for a 2½-hour walk and discussion of the geology and changes of the Denver area through time. Age 8 and up. Registration required.
Get inspired and create art in the galleries at special create-n-take stations.
Celebrate with live music, old-time games, historic demonstrations, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Bring a blanket and stay to watch the Glendale fireworks show. Food trucks and a beer garden will be on-site.
Join in this monthly club which engages families in hands-on exploration. This month, learn about the coral reef ecosystem, meet an aquarist, and see underwater creatures.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Space is limited. Sign up outside The Teaching Kitchen. Please note: The date was accidentally listed in the print calendar as being on February 25. It is really on February 27. We're sorry for the error.
Enjoy an original family-friendly play series while at the museum. These fast-paced and funny plays give insight into some of the most beloved artwork at the DAM.
Join Wings Over the Rockies’ education team as they present a themed early learner program. Read an aerospace children’s book and do a hands-on STEAM activity. Ages 2-4.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities. October's theme is the Denver Broncos.
Get inspired and create art throughout the museum at special stations in the galleries.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, and greet farm animals.
See a significant pre-Angkor statue of Ganesha created in the 600s to 700s. The 29-inch tall cross-legged figure, featuring human arms and an elephant head, is one of the earliest Ganesha icons in mainland Southeast Asia. It will be on view along with sculptures, paintings, and textiles depicting Ganesha from the DAM’s Asian art collection.
Discover the incredible contributions of spiders to our world and learn about what you can do to conserve them.
Visit the museum and enjoy family fun, music, art, and light food and drinks.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Build and keep a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on the creation. Ages 5-12.
Visit the farm, enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. Contact Jim Drew at 303-776-8688 or jdrew@bouldercounty.org for more information.
Experience wind using a wind tube from the Boulder Public Library’s Makerspace, test objects of different shapes and sizes to see where the wind takes them, and work with friends to create objects that soar. Age 2 and up.
Visit the museum for free, in the evening, thanks to the SCFD.
Enjoy kid-friendly activities throughout the Denver Firefighters Museum and go trick-or-treating in your costume.
Pan for gold in the South Platte River, listen to Native American stories, make crafts, and take a silly photo at the Western photo booth.
Attend this annual event that includes a pumpkin patch, hayrides, spoooky stores, vendors, and food trucks.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum and explore the 12-acre grounds. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and first come, first served.
Play at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus without paying a dime.
See the authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known Biblical documents dating back over 2,000 years. In addition, view more than 500 artifacts from the ancient Middle East including inscriptions and seals, weapons, stone carvings, terra cotta figurines, remains of religious symbols, coins, shoes, textiles, mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, and a three-ton…
Get together with other young train enthusiasts for stories with a railroad theme, followed by a take-home craft. This month, enjoy William and the Night Train by Mij Kelly and Alison Jay
Second Sat. 10:30am and 11:30am. Help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and then follow the riddles into the galleries.
Receive a program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books, and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Celebrate National Pollinator Week with a family-friendly showing of the Bee Movie outside on the front lawn of the invertebrate zoo. There will be arts and crafts, nature walks, giveaways, and a ladybug release prior to the film. Food trucks will also be on site.
See an exhibition that features small nichos, an important element of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). These handmade tin boxes constructed and decorated by Denver-area K-12 students tell stories of their cultural heritage and interests and will be on display for all to enjoy. The opening reception coincides with Cultural First Friday.…
Venture through Museum exhibits, get hands-on with entertaining activities, jam to live music and win awesome giveaways.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals during this monthly storytime. Read stories and then have playtime in the Destination Colorado exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Check out art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Slither into WOW! for a special presentation all about snakes with My Nature Lab.
Enjoy a story and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
See the original 1964 movie, Mary Poppins, with a live orchestra performing the full film score.
Visit various museums for free, as part of Denver Arts Week. Free shuttles will be available to take visitors between the museums. Visit the website for participating museums.
Explore body movements through games and activities with physical therapists from Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Experience up-close animal encounters, a nighttime exhibit tour, invertebrate-themed crafts, and games at a family sleepover. Age 5 and up. Reservations required.
Get to know the new outdoor courtyard garden with its demonstration garden, outdoor play kitchen, and landscaping elements to climb and explore.
Join in the museum's first Día del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration, including special stories, dances, and activities that honor the Mexican origins of the holiday.
Learn what plants need to grow while digging in the dirt and helping plant and harvest veggies in WOW!'s garden.
Explore the Ridge trail and find hidden Geocaches and Earthcaches. An optional $4 shuttle ride is available..
Escape into the jazzy era of the 40's with burlesque and the current exhibition on view, Pachuco y Sirenas. Entry fee includes 2 drinks tickets and a meal. RSVP at guestservices@museo.org
Visit the museum for an interactive story and craft.
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. A Collection Highlights tours in Spanish is offered at 2pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Fall into some old-fashioned fun and games. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and pioneer games, plus a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin to take home.
See art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm and are first come, first served.
Learn all about what made Leonardo da Vinci a master of High Renaissance art. Then visit the exhibition, Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius, and make your own masterpieces of scientific illustration. Grades 3-6.
Marvel at one of nature’s most breathtaking shows while exploring molten worlds and exploding craters across the globe.
View new work by the Minnesota-based artist, who is a citizen of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma. Buffalohead uses metaphors, iconography, and storytelling narratives in her artwork to describe emotional and subversive American Indian cultural experiences.
Let a skilled museum educator be your guide in observing the dissections of a sheep brain, lung, and heart. Then try your hand with a scalpel as you learn about your amazing body systems. For kids in grades 2-9 and an adult.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing in the museum's Joy Park.
Get to know the coldest, windiest place on earth. Meet the CU scientists who venture into some of the harshest climates and learn about what it is like to live there. Step into an actual tent from Robert Falcon Scott’s ill-fated journey, try on modern expeditionary clothing, and make your own ice core.
Learn about lowriders inspired by the Pachuco legacy.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Play for free the first Tuesday of the month during Target Tuesday Nights.
Learn about amazing volunteer opportunities, tour the museum, and interview with the volunteer team. Minimum age is 9. Volunteers ages 9-13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Attend an interactive night out for the whole family, enjoy dinner, and explore Mindbender Mansion. After dinner, decipher puzzles, crack codes, and work together to solve a mystery.
Experience fun and wonder, see IMAX films and planetarium shows, and explore the marvels of the temporary exhibitions. Early morning drop-of and late pickup options are available.
Enjoy the museum's art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish.
See brilliant images of Colorado butterflies and displays of specimens from the CU Entomology collection.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft. After reading the story, the group will then do a Footprints on the Trail activity, exploring the wild animals that live in the area, looking at their tracks, fur, and antlers. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Learn the art of fly fishing with the Cutthroat Chapter of Trout Unlimited along with the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association. There is one classroom session and an outdoor classroom and field trip. Age 16 and up.
Bring kids with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders for a special event. The museum will limit admittance to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment. Reservations required online.
Join Gini, director of Early Childhood Education, to explore the world of germs. Learn more in this health and wellness focused activity for children and families.
Participate in a variety of highly interactive and entertaining activities involving a 30-foot parachute with Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Take over the museum at a uniquely teen night with free snacks, entertainment, and activities. For ages 13-18.
Explore the 1860s farm, pick out a pumpkin, and go on a hayride. Some activities require tickets, available at the event (cash or check only).
Join in a 30-minute beginner level yoga class for kids in which you’ll learn basic poses, meet physical challenges, and use your imagination. Age 3 and up.
See the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades. With more than 120 paintings spanning Monet’s entire career, the exhibit focuses on the celebrated French impressionist artist’s enduring relationship with nature. A special dated and timed ticket is required; advance purchase is recommended.
Enjoy family-friendly activities, free admission to Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, and discounted admission to The Science Behind Pixar as part of this SCFD free day.
Enjoy dinner then go on a dino egg hunt through the Museum, make your own plant to grow at home, and watch a planetarium show. Then sleep among the animals in the wildlife diorama halls. Wake up to breakfast and an IMAX screening. Grades K-8.
Find out what you need to start a career as an engineer. The workshop is geared toward educating current middle and high school students about the requirements, principles, and opportunities afforded to engineers and scientists in all types of industries. Visit website for dates, location, and subject matter for each class in the five-part workshop…
Have a dinner worthy of the Renaissance with Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius. Get exclusive access to this new temporary exhibition with family-friendly activities such as catapult competitions, city planning, and robotics.
Explore the studio's new theme and fresh opportunities to get creative. Use design thinking skills to draw, create sculpture and see demonstrations on the weekends by various artists.
Celebrate Father's Day with free admission for all dads and grandpas.
See more than 100 works on paper that showcase Jim Howard’s four-decade fashion illustration career, starting with his early advertising campaigns for Neiman Marcus in the late 1950s, and through the ‘70s and ‘80s when the fashion illustration industry was at its height. The exhibition offers a nostalgic look at fashion trends set by top…
Join a series of hands-on classes for infants and toddlers and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive experiences. Ages newborn-3.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Discover some deadly invertebrates and the weapons they use to catch food and protect themselves.
Visit the museum for free.
Design your own printing plate, or experiment with color and layering in the Print Studio. On weekends, watch artist demonstrations.
Visit the museum for free.
See an exhibit that explores how employing playfulness allowed designers to bring fresh ideas to the American home, children’s toys and play spaces, and corporate identities.
Come to a low sensory event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. The event is limited to 20 families. Reserve your spot online.
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with the story, song, and activity.
Pack the day with Healthy Planet Hero Stations where you can learn all about our planet and ways to take care of it.
Experience the immersive installation by Denver artist Jaime Molina, born of imagination and the joy of discovery. Step into a different world where the paintings on the wall flow into 3D objects. Sit on boxes painted with faces and play in a garden of fabricated cacti.
Play and explore at the museum for free in the evening.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum and explore the 12-acre grounds. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and first come, first served.
Play for free, the first Tuesday of each month.
Attend museums around the country, including 25 in Colorado such as History Colorado Center and Denver Firefighters Museum, for free. Visit website for list of participating museums and download a branded ticket for free entry.
Learn Longmont's role in WWI through an exhibit featuring full infantry uniforms, artifacts relating to medical care, propaganda posters, and more. See website for a variety of special events related to the exhibit.
Observe and perform dissections to find out how the human body functions. Dissect sheep hearts and lungs, eyes, brains, and frogs. Junior Surgeons is for kids in grades 2-3. Cutting Edge is for grades 4-6.
Enjoy a storytime and a firefighting-themed craft for young visitors. Ages 3-7.
See the artist's installation, #WhatisUtopia, which includes a column covered with 10,000 tiny drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and five framed artworks. After the exhibition closes, the 10,000 tiny artworks will be given away by the artist.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Take over the museum and check out frightening creatures, both dead and alive, fun activities, and freaky food, especially for teens. Costumes are welcome.
Experience the museum in an entirely different way. Included with general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger. College students with valid ID receive 2-for-1 admission during Untitled. No reservation required.
Visit the museum after-hours for an evening that highlights the practice of featured artist Suchitra Mattai. Explore building cross-cultural narratives around ideas of home.
Enjoy a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment before public hours, with tours, hands-on activities, and art-making projects. Loud gallery sounds are turned down and attendance is limited. Reservations are free, but general museum admission rates apply. Reserve your spot in advance starting one month ahead, then purchase general admission at the door on day of event.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features The Bee Man by Laurie Krebs. Pollinate Your Mind activities will follow.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities and free admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines” and “Ultimate Dinosaurs.”
Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Call to register.
Watch the launch of the TDRS-M Atlas V Rocket as it lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Base, Florida. Learn all about the science behind the launch from a ULA rocket expert. All ages. Included with admission.
Build and keep your own Colorado-style LEGO set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation.
Visit Dinosaur Ridge for free.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Get inspired and create art in the galleries at special Create-n-Take stations.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Join in a celebration of children, families, and culture, all through a love of reading. There will be bilingual storytimes, plus crafts and activities inspired by books and our diverse world.
Make French cuisine like crepes and pastries with friends from Alliance Française de Denver. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Fooling Ewe by Mike Demers. A leaf painting activity will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Celebrate Boulder artists at a variety of diverse events including public art exhibits, theater, performances, and more, in different venues around the city.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Explore the art of grinding, chomping, and snipping. Grind corn with a mano and metate, print bandannas with vegetables, and take a closer look at real animal teeth. Ages 2-5 with adult.
Explore the expansive and varied realm of 3D art. Use design thinking skills to build an abstract sculpture at the Purely Paper activity, create your own animal at Wound in Wire, and work together with family and friends to contribute to a collaborative sculpture. Visit the website for guest artist lineup and schedule.
Attend a morning of hands-on chemistry experiments from a kit compliments of the NISE Network.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features "Buffalo Music" by Tracey E. Fern. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Listen to children’s books with a dinosaur theme read aloud and do a 15-minute craft or activity. Ages 2-5. RSVP at education@dinoridge.org.
Play for free, the first Tuesday of each month.
Explore the world of science with experiments that support the key educational areas of STEM.
Instructors from Alliance Française de Denver will engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited and is first come, first served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Travel back to 1859 for free. Enjoy historic demonstrations, a tour of the Four Mile House Museum, and meet farm animals.
Engage in a story, song, and activity with Alliance Française de Denver.
Get a close up view of the Air Force Thunderbirds as they fly over the museum property. Enjoy the 27 acres and have a picnic or buy food on site.
Experience the life of real superheroes at this weeklong mini camp. Fire safety lessons included, as well as visits from firefighters and other safety professionals. Registration required. First session: ages 5-7; second session: ages 8-12.
Travel through time and around the world to unravel the 300-million-year story of how animal aviators have evolved into the 100 billion creatures flying through the air today. Explore nature’s ingenuity as you soar from a falcon’s point of view, see hummingbirds flutter in slow motion, accompany bats in the hunt, meet lizards that glide…
Test your trivia knowledge and win fun prizes in a family-friendly setting at Denver’s Old Station One. Age 8 and up.
Join former Creative-in-Residence Thomas Evans, aka Detour, for the final Untitled of the 2018 season. Enjoy workshops, performances, and tours with a twist.
Climb aboard select aircraft and get a pilot’s perspective of the instruments and controls. Aircraft include a furious F-111 Aardvark to a late 20th century DC-10.
Explore age-appropriate, multi-sensory exhibits, activities, and programs that focus on science process skills as children explore basic concepts in physical science, life science, earth and space sciences, math, and human culture.
Join in an interactive performance by the Elite Dance Academy community dance troupe, featuring a variety of routines including jungle, fairy, and under the sea themes.
See art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available onsite starting at 10am.
Become engaged in a French story, song, and activity, guided by instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
See how animals have captivated artists throughout history. This cross-departmental exhibition brings together more than 300 objects from the Denver Art Museum’s collection to explore the presence of animals in art.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing, for free. These free nights include access to Joy Park only and are weather-permitting. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the museum will be closed.
Participate in fun activities and games that pay homage to the fascinating world of Dr. Seuss. Come stack hats, make a wocket for your pocket, or balance 10 apples up on top.
Enjoy art-making, circus performers, word play, waltzes, dream-reading, and drinks as you explore the museum’s summer exhibitions.
Survey 70 years of the House of Dior’s enduring legacy and its global influence through a selection of more than 170 couture dresses, accessories, costume jewelry, photographs, drawings, runway videos, and other archival material.
See art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Visit the museum for free, starting at 10am. Ticketed exhibits are not included.
Spend a memorable night experiencing the magic of the museum. Experience spooky science all around you as you trick or treat your way through the museum and then find your “resting place” in the diorama halls. Enjoy a hot breakfast the next morning. Grades K-8 with adult.
Take the family and play for free the first Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Young Abe Lincoln by Cheryl Harness. Prairie School activities will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Attend the museum in a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment offered on select Saturday mornings, before public hours. Loud gallery sounds are turned down, attendance is limited, and tours, hands-on activities, and artmaking projects are available for individuals and families to enjoy. In February, explore the many animals found in Stampede: Animals in Art. Reservations open…
See Chevy Chase and company in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Don that festive sweater or dress up like Cousin Eddie and join this adults-only roller-coaster of a Christmas ride. Admission includes cocktails, wine, or beer, a Griswald Christmas dinner prepared by the in-house culinary team, and gourmet movie popcorn. Age 21 and up.
See Cuba’s vibrant culture, distinctive colonial architecture, and unspoiled ecosystems all provide a vivid window into the past. This film is the perfect complement to the exhibition, ¡CUBA!.
Read 2-4 children’s books with a dinosaur theme and do a 15-minute craft or activity. RSVP with Erin at Education@dinoridge.org.
Join Dinosaur Ridge for a fun-filled day of learning, games, and exploration.
See the exhibit that features images captured by satellites that Lockheed Martin has launched in the last 20 years in conjunction with cultural tie-ins to the Aztecs interpretation of the universe. The opening reception is free and open to the public.
Experience history, culture, and nature-centered activities. This event is for toddlers and their caregivers and promotes early learning development.
Enjoy a few children’s books with a dinosaur theme and do a 15-20 minute craft or activity. RSVP at education@dinoridge.org. Ages 2-5.
Travel through time and around the world to unravel the 300-million-year story of how animal aviators have evolved into the 100 billion creatures flying through the air today.
Explore technologies and art created by American Indians who have made the Plains their home. Discover hands-on science, art, and cultural activities. All ages.
Meet female scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a future in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math can bring.
Engage in educational, hands-on art activities to develop motor, language, and social skills. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.
Dive into the science of the ocean. After dinner, make your own deep-sea creature and immerse yourself in an after-hours screening of the IMAX film Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D. For kids in grades K-12 with an adult.
Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and follow the riddles into the galleries.
Explore the amazing shapes, behaviors, and roles that micro-fossils have played on planet Earth.
Tour the Broomfield Depot, where the station agent lived onsite with his family.
Ride on a train led by Thomas the Tank Engine and have pictures taken with Sir Topham Hatt, the controller of Thomas’ railway. Enjoy model trains, a petting zoo, temporary tattoos, Imagination Station (train table play area), sing-alongs, bean bag toss, and a magic show.
Build a scarecrow, pick the perfect pumpkin, tour the park in a horse-drawn wagon, play games, and enjoy food and drinks from the beer garden and local food trucks.
Explore the physics and motion of traveling in a car, riding and bike, and seeing a hot air balloon. Is it harder to pedal up a short steep hill or a long shallow hill? Does a bumpy road slow down a car? What makes hot air balloons go up in the sky anyway? Find out…
Enjoy storytime and a craft for the youngsters, tours of the Four Mile House, reenactors, and other living history fun.
Enjoy a program presented by the Butterfly Pavilion with puppets, music, and live bugs.
Learn about dynamic warm-up and stretching with the Children's Hospital Colorado athletic trainers. This event can help athletes of all ages prepare their bodies for active play to stay healthy and strong.
Enjoy a downtown tour that covers the main themes of Louisville history. The tour is geared toward new residents and visitors. Meet at Main St. and Elm St.
Enjoy art collections and nonticketed exhibitions. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish.
Enjoy music and dance performances by local community groups, special crafts, science and nature activities, free admission to Creatures of Light, and discounted admission to Dead Sea Scrolls.
Receive a program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books, and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Free tickets to the museum will be passed out for anyone who stops by. Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3.
Participate in stories, activities, and fun designed to teach children to be curious about the world and practice critical and creative thinking. Ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Visit website for specific dates.
Visit the museum and stroll the grounds in the afternoon, thanks to SCFD funding.
See archival materials and other aspects of the exhibit that celebrates the museum’s work.
Go on a self-guided tour to learn more about money and finances with four permanent exhibits that include learning about money management, designing colorful currency, and seeing historical currency from 1755 to present.
Join in for stories, activities, and fun designed to teach children to be curious about the world and practice critical and creative thinking. Ages 3-6 years old and their caregivers.
Discover free-flying butterflies in the tropical conservatory at dusk through a special tour and self-led exploration time.
First Saturday of every month. Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm and a tour of Stampede: Animal in Art in Spanish at 1pm Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Stay up late to explore the Colorado night sky. After a dinner at the museum, watch planetarium shows, see your favorite constellations through high power telescopes (weather permitting), warm up with a hot chocolate bar, and make your own star-studded crafts.
Explore the museum's exhibits and see IMAX films and planetarium shows. Available for kids in grades K-6. Limited early morning drop-off and late pickup options available.
Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and follow the riddles into the galleries.
Give kids the opportunity to explore and create their own history, science, art, and culture through hands-on activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, and role playing in exhibits.
Learn about physics and motion while celebrating the new Make It Go! exhibit. WOW!'s Discovery Days program encourages free exploration of different monthly themes through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects. Discovery Days activities are included with Museum admission.
Meet NASA astronaut Dr. Kjell Lindgren who will describe his training and life as an astronaut, as well as his experiences onboard the International Space Station during the Expedition 44/45 mission in 2015. After the program, enjoy a meet-and-greet with Dr. Lindgren.
Enjoy festive holiday music and performances featuring a variety of musicians. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. $17 adults, $12 students/seniors. Reservations required.
Step back in time seeing Warbirds including the Sea Fury, Mustang, and an L-19 alongside WWII vehicles. Meet Colorado’s only living ace, WWII Spitfire, Tomahawk, and Mustang pilot, 99-year-old David Wilhelm.
Make handmade valentines using vintage designs from the museum’s collection. All materials will be provided.
Pay homage to veterans with a special event that starts with a sponsor social at 9:30am, followed by a formal luncheon and program at 11:30am. Age 18 and up.
Experience the Four Mile House after dark; listen to live music and campfire tales and enjoy special activities and demonstrations. Refreshments and s'more kits will be available for purchase.
Attend a series of courses that focus on building the important social-emotional, language, and cognitive skills needed for long term success in school and beyond.
Enjoy a free art adventure designed for children ages 5-10 and their caregivers. Explore art in an interactive way with games and an art project to take home. A professional team of gallery teachers will introduce a different theme–such as color, line, shape, movement, music, or architecture–in every tour.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Learn how major predators use strategies to succeed. See the unique relationship between predators and prey as a fundamental building block of ecology.
Visit the museum during a special time for individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment. Loud gallery sounds are turned down and attendance is limited. There are tours of the museums, numerous hands-on activities, and artmaking projects for individuals and families to enjoy. Included in general admission, but space is limited. Reservations…
Receive a program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books, and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Free tickets to the museum will be passed out for anyone who stops by. Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3.
Make art at the Create-n-Takes (available every day during Fall Break), and explore the new Print Making studio and galleries.
Build (and keep) a LEGO vampire and bat set, then take a special guided museum tour based on that creation. Age 7 and up.
Explore the expansive and varied realm of 3D art. Use your design-thinking skills to build an abstract sculpture at the Purely Paper activity, or draw inspiration from Stampede: Animals in Art to create your own animal at Wound in Wire. May artist demonstrations: May 5-6: Rudi Monterroso, Metal Sculpture; May 12-13 and 19-20: Mason Taylor,…
Explore the History Colorado Center in a lower sensory museum environment. Reservations required.
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with a story, song, and activity.
Take a close look at Rembrandt’s innovative approach to printmaking. Unforgettable images of biblical, portrait, allegory, still life, landscape, and genre artworks of the time demonstrate the mastery that cemented Rembrandt as one of the greatest artists in history.
Visit the museum for storytime and a craft. Ages 3-7.
Get inspired and create art throughout the galleries at special create-n-take stations.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on site starting at 10am.
Bring kids with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders for a special event. The museum will limit admittance to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment. Reservations required online.
Learn about history through ongoing activities, crafts, and live demonstrations. Included with admission.
Climb into your favorite Star Wars costume and head to the museum for live music by The Fabulous Boogienauts, Bounty Hunter Training Camp, Star Wars trivia, plus themed food and drink. Age 18 and up.
Help stories unfold through mime and creative movement activities. Children will also learn about the story origins and the countries from which they came. This storytelling workshop is presented by Colorado Educational Theatre featuring Hugo Jon Sayles, Teaching Artist and is included with Museum admission.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos by remembering loved ones who have passed and celebrate the eternal journey of death. Special treats like pan de muerto, music, food and drinks will be served. Admission is free, $2-$3 for each sugar skull, $5 face painting.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities and free admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines” and “Ultimate Dinosaurs.”
Climb aboard select aircraft and get a pilot’s perspective of the instruments and controls including a F-111 Aardvark and a late 20th century DC-10.
Explore felting and casting techniques with Hanji, a Korean Mulberry paper. Learn to knead, pound, and layer Hanji sheets to transform its fibers into a resilient material that is as tough as leather, while retaining its beautiful, luminous quality.
Meet Julia Rymer, an abstract painter and art educator who encourages enthusiasm, curiosity, and wonder in artistic expression. Join her to explore mixing colors during her open studio hours.
Celebrate the vitality of American Indian cultures through American Indian dancers, drum groups, and hands-on art making in Martin Plaza.
Enjoy fishing, explore beaver pelts, and build a river with foam blocks. Age 5 and up.
Play for free the first Tuesday of each month.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities. This month's theme is Modern Homesteading and will include wool dyeing, frontier games, cabin building with pool noodles, doll making, and leather stamping. Age 5 and up.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
Join Boulder County Parks and Open Space Volunteer Naturalists as they introduce children and their families to some of our flying neighbors. Using hands-on resources, learn “what is a bird?” and how different birds find the food, water, shelter, and space they need to live. See how you measure-up to life-size silhouettes of a great…
Stroll the grounds for free thanks to SCFD funding.
See beautiful photography and digital visualizations on the giant dome of the Planetarium. See the moon in a whole new light, as you explore humanity’s epic relationship with Earth’s only natural satellite.
Explore the new October-only Bugtober exhibits and learn about the lavish patterns and colors invertebrates adorn to disguise their appearance. Registration required.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features The Great Race by Paul Goble. Native American games will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Visit the aquarium early when ambient sounds are turned down for a calmer and quieter setting. Aquarium sounds will be turned on for the regular business day at 9:45am. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at regular price that morning.
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with special stories, dances, and craft activities.
Visit the museum for free, all day, thanks to SCFD funding.
Listen to stories about space travel and make your own space vessels. Create constellations and learn about space.
Feast on seasonal fare and participate in traditional holiday merrymaking.
Visit the Denver Art Museum when the kids are out of school for Create-n-Takes, art making in the Paint Studio, and exploration in the galleries.
Explore the aquarium in a low-sensory environment. Ambient sounds will be turned down to create a calmer setting.
March from one Treat House to the next and collect goodies, play carnival games, and create Halloween crafts.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet the farm animals.
Show your love for a favorite work of art by placing a paper heart on the floor in front of your artwork crush. Snap a photo and post it to your favorite social media site, tagged with #denverartmuseum and #heartsforart.
Celebrate all the wonderful mothers in our lives this May with free admission for moms all weekend long.
Learn how invertebrates trick their predators to keep them from getting a treat.
Receive a free program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Free tickets to the Children's Museum of Denver will be passed out for anyone who stops by. Parents and caregivers…
See the first comprehensive American exhibition of critically acclaimed photographer Fazal Sheikh’s work. The more than two-decade-long career of the Kenyan-rooted and American-born artist has focused on raising awareness of international human rights issues through his documentary-based photography practice. Included with museum admission; kids 18 and younger are free.
Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5. Call to register.
Spend the night at Butterfly Pavilion and experience scientific discovery and live animals. Age 5 and up.
Celebrate Rosie the tarantula's 24th birthday with carnival games, giant bounce houses, and kids crafts.
Attend a low sensory event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. Limited to 20 families, lights and sound are turned down. Adaptive equipment is also offered. Registration is required.
See the exhibition that features small nichos, an important element of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The handmade tin boxes are constructed and decorated by Denver-area K-12 students to tell a visual story of their cultural heritage and interests.
See instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Enjoy a story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include the Cuentos del Arte storytelling program and a tour of Stampede: Animal in Art in Spanish.
Enjoy an inclusive event for all families in the community. Activities include drag queen storytime, refreshments, and DIY face painting station. Registration required.
Enjoy a story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Enjoy live music, pioneer games, food trucks, and fireworks.
Play for free on the first Tuesday of the month.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, and greet farm animals.
See the exhibit that showcases more than 60 paintings that present a chronological selection of works ranging from the 1400s through the late 1800s, telling the story of Britain’s rich cultural history.
Delve into these connections through hands-on activities, multi-media displays, and specimens from the museum's collection. The exhibition highlights symbiosis in our bodies, backyards, and beyond.
Check out Adolfo’s open studio hours to experiment with mosaic and get a lesson in hopscotch, an ancient game played all around the world.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly story time. This month features "The Gift of the Sacred Dog" by Paul Goble. Native American Games will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Visit the home of one of Denver's most famous women, Molly Brown, for free.
Enjoy Star Wars-specific games like Shoot-A-Trooper and Green Screen Adventures. Meet iconic characters like Kylo Ren, Lord Vader, Rey, Jawas, Tusken Raiders, and Cyborg Darth Maul.
Observe and perform dissections to find out how the human body functions. Dissect chicken wings, sheep lungs and hearts, and cow eyes. Examine real bones and listen to your own heartbeat. Junior surgeons is for second and third graders. Cutting Edge is for fourth to sixth graders.
Attend a three-session summer course for a deeper look at Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America. Learn more about the social, cultural, and political context of midcentury America, ponder the ways in which “fun” informs the design aesthetic of this period, and get playful with an exploration of iconic midcentury chairs.
Participate in activities themed around Ute history, including performances from native dance groups, and a beadwork activity. Learn about the use of bison, travois craft, and paint with a yucca paint brush. Age 5 and up.
Visit the museum for free today and on every Cultural First Friday.
Tour one of the city's busiest stations. Get an inside look into the day to day life of a firefighter, see the equipment and rigs they use, and hear some insider tales. Age 5 and up.
Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. Adults only.
Be introduced to wetland invertebrates and learn how they survive in their waterlogged habitats through this virtual program. All you need is a computer and high speed internet connection to tune in. For kids in grades K-5.
Build (and keep) your own Colorado-style LEGO set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation. Build the LEGO City Hot Dog Cart and Vendor Kit together. The set will take about 30 minutes to build and is best for ages 5-12. Register online.
Join Dr. Raelene of Camp Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry for an interactive oral hygiene program featuring crafts, storytime, healthy snacks, and a special appearance by Dr. Raelene's therapy dog, Montana.
Learn about the history and cultures of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Navajo, and Pueblo peoples through hands-on exploration. Make a clay pot to take home. Ages 6-12.
Catch a ride behind the museum’s unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features "Watch Out!" from the book Watch Out for Clever Woman by Joe Hayes. Farm chores will follow.
Stroll the 12-acres of the historic property while scenes from the play are performed along the way. See the story of the young woman who wishes her life would be magically transformed but gets a second-tier sorcerer coming to her aid.
Visit the 3D Studio, Create-n-Takes, and much more, available daily (except Dec. 25). Also, see special performances of the family-friendly play, Art Emergency: Stampede Edition at 11am weekdays during winter break. Included with admission.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing for free. Please note: Joy Park Free Nights are rain or shine. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed.
Listen to music in the park, presented by Swallow Hill Music.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, and greet farm animals.
Let a real paleontologist be your guide to learning about prehistoric animals that lived in Colorado millions of years ago. Touch real fossils and see tools that paleontologists use every day. Ages 3-4.
Experience all of the displays and activities of the Butterfly Pavilion for only $5 per person.
See exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, and play games. All ages.
See a showcase of a video by Japan-based artist Shimabuku titled "Do snow monkeys remember snow mountains?" which illustrates the adaptation of a group of Japanese snow monkeys living in a Texas desert sanctuary.
Find the mailbox in the Hamilton lobby to get a letter directing you to the mystery in the galleries.
See the exhibit that showcases prolific French artist Edgar Degas’ works from 1855 to 1906. More than 100 works consisting of paintings, drawings, pastels, etchings, monotypes, and sculptures in bronze will be on view. A special exhibition ticket is required for Degas. Price varies depending on time and age.
Enjoy special activities, visits from Denver Firefighters, and the interactive Denver Fire Department safety trailer.
Learn all about trees from the roots, trunk, branches, and leaves. Ages 4-12.
Enjoy museum time for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. Museum staff will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment. Reservations required online.
Learn about the pioneers and settlers in Colorado’s history while making journey cake and packing a prairie schooner. Call to register. Space is limited.
Drop in with your little ones for storytime, art making, and other activities. Ages 3-5.
Explore the world of spiders, their contributions to our world, and learn how to conserve them. Activities include scientist chats and live animal encounters.
Join in an after-hours event for the whole family, featuring a kid-friendly DJ, crafts, hula-hooping on the patio, and snacks. Reservations required online.
See an interactive multimedia installation featuring the work of London-born, New York-based contemporary artist Shantell Martin. The exhibition features Martin’s signature black and white drawings, an interactive wall with triangular boxes that rotate, and an animated video projection.
Enjoy the Denver Art Museum's art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Gain an appreciation for scientific discovery and some of nature's smallest animals. The program features an after-hours hike, animal encounters, and investigations plus a pizza dinner, s'mores by the campfire, and breakfast prepared by Snooze: an A.M. Eatery. Registration required.
See tractor pulls, antique motors, and more. Age 5 and up.
Enjoy a complimentary deluxe nacho bar from Cyclhops Mexican Cantina to celebrate the opening of the Día de los Muertos exhibit. Cash bar.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with BMoCA by exploring the sounds, smells, and textures of the season through multi-media art workshops.
Investigate new nano products and materials, make nano crafts to keep, and launch nano particles with an air cannon. Organized by NISE Network, NanoDays is an annual, nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and their impact on society.
See the film that follows Sesame Street's Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky with Hu Hu Zhu, a new friend from China. Together, they take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, where they discover how different it is from Earth.
Take over the museum at this uniquely teen night. Check out frightening creatures, partake in fun activities, and enjoy freaky food. Costumes welcome. Ages 13-19.
Celebrate Colorado's birthday with free admission to the museum. Make adobe bricks, do make-and-take crafts, see historical reenactments, and enjoy a wildlife education table. Admission is also free to History Colorado's other museums. Visit the website for details and specific activities.
Build (and keep) your own Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour. The set will take about 30 minutes to build and is best for ages 3-12. Then tour the Mesa Verde portion of the Living West exhibit before it opens to the public.
Attend a storytime and make a craft to take home. Age 3 and up.
Go trick-or-treating in Halloween Town and visit the not-so-spooky Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Enjoy local food, kettle corn, and shaved ice. There will be face painting for kids and a photo op area in front of the pumpkin patch cart, as well as professional fall portraits.
Learn about what it means to fly in Wings’ 1936 Boeing Stearman.
Get a close up to a variety of whirlybirds from Flight For Life Colorado, Bell Helicopter, and others while learning how these machines fly through hands-on activities and conversations with pilots.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish. Visit website for activity timing.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities including gold mining with Irish miner history and some performances. Age 5 and up.
Get engaged in a new language with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will provide a French story, song, and activity.
Experience the Butterfly Pavilion in a unique way with a guided interpretation in each exhibit, optional activity guides, and an interactive storytime program. Good for all ages.
Explore and climb the forest canopy indoors at the museum’s hands-on exhibition. Discover the many habitats that trees provide for animals and people, too.
Grab your tents and sleeping bags and experience up-close animal encounters, a nighttime exhibit tour, crafts and games, and stargazing by the campfire with s’mores. Snooze breakfast included. Age 5 and up. Age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Reservation required.
Celebrate Plant Conservation Day with a pollinator plant sale, hands-on gardening activities, and family-friendly entertainment.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds and greet farm animals. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm and are first come, first served.
Participate in stories, activities, and fun designed to teach children to practice critical and creative thinking. Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Kids can try their hand at being a chef with age-appropriate tools and fresh ingredients. There are cooking classes, fee-based workshops, or samples of homemade food.
Learn about crazy Colorado weather through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects.
Enjoy storytime and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with a special dance performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of Boulder.
Don your best '80s and '90s costume or gear and enjoy drinks and dancing plus food sample stations from Denver's top caterers (food included with admission). All proceeds benefit Wings Over the Rockies, a nonprofit organization. All ages welcome but valid ID for age 21 and up required for drinks.
Receive a free program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books, and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Free tickets to Denver Museum of Nature and Science will be passed out for anyone who stops by. Parents and…
Learn about the history and cultures of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Navajo, and Pueblo peoples through hands-on exploration. Make a clay pot to take home. Call to register.
Build (and keep) a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on the creation. Ages 7-12.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly story time. This month features "Once There Was a Tree" by Natalia Romanova. A paper chain craft will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Meet Rosie the Chilean rose hair tarantula on a free live stream facilitated by a Butterfly Pavilion educator, and discover what makes her an arachnid. The event takes place on your own computer in the comfort of your home. K-5th grade.
Take Dad to the museum on Father's Day, where he'll get in for free.
Enjoy free admission for all moms and grandmas in celebration of Mother's Day. Make mom a special suncatcher heart craft in the ArtSpace from 10am-noon. Craft activity is included with Museum admission.
Ring in the New Year with noisemaker crafts, face painting, a musical performance, refreshments and a countdown. $11 per child, $6 members, $5 per adult. Reservations required online.
Send your best stuffed friend for a night at the museum. Drop your stuffed animal off at the museum and come back on Saturday morning to join in on the fun with breakfast, storytime, and to find out what kinds of adventures your stuffed animal had during the night.
Let instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography in the tropical rainforest.
Celebrate with free general admission, family-friendly programming, live music and dances that celebrates children from around the world, and art-making activities for the whole family. For more information on the celebration, email cricciardi@denverartmuseum.org with DDN 2018 in the subject line, or call 720-913-0072.
Explore bee products by learning how they're made and what they can be used for. Explore a bee hive, scrape real comb, and melt wax to make reusable beeswax wraps.
Head to the museum after dark as educators and astrophysicists discuss the incredible Colorado night sky. After dinner at the Museum, watch planetarium shows, see favorite winter constellations through high-power telescopes (weather permitting), and make star-studded crafts.
Focus on the practice of featured artist Esther Hernandez. Chance happenings question the significance of everyday encounters. Enjoy performances, tours, and art-making activities.
On the first Saturday of every month, enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am. and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animal in Art in Spanish at 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
See the IMAX film about the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.
Attend a weekend workshop to celebrate the temporary exhibition The Science Behind Pixar. Enjoy family-friendly activities, admission to the exhibition, and an opportunity to make your own Pixar-inspired creation. Children’s ticket must be purchased with and accompanied by adult. Grades 2-5 with adult.
Get engaged in a new language with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will provide a French story, song, and activity.
Take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends series. Meet Sir Topham Hatt and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including crafts, photo ops, and storytelling.
Enjoy a French story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Come meet Kiwi, WOW!'s new empathy mascot. Kiwi is working hard on a Lego tower, but it keeps falling over and Kiwi needs your help. Practice empathy together, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Enjoy museum favorites and fun activities as well as discounted admission to Mindbender Mansion.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities, and admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines.”
Participate in a French story, song, and activity from instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Join friends from Boulder Bach Festival for a fun, educational, and interactive classical music performance for children and families.
Visit the museum in a sensory-inclusive environment for neuro-diverse adults and children. Explore the museum without the crowd, try your hand at printmaking in the welcoming Print Studio, and take a break in the sensory break room. Visual schedule and sensory tools provided on-site. Reserve a spot online: https://form.jotform.com/81087277680162.
Explore the museum's bold graphic artwork for free.
Enjoy an SCFD admission-free day at the museum.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals through stories and playtime in the Destination Colorado exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Stop in for art making in the galleries with create-n-takes and hands-on fun in the Print Studio.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals. Ages 2-5.
Enjoy storytime and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
Visit the new interactive exhibit that connects guests to the rich and diverse life that surrounds us right here in Colorado. Enjoy indoor play structures, live animals, a virtual reality experience, and a rotating exhibit area.
Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Child) with free general admission and a variety of art-making activities and performances for the whole family.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, and first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Build (and keep) your own Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation. Ages 7-12.
Enjoy milk, cookies, holiday activities, museum access, and watch the original Grinch Who Stole Christmas. Visit Santa and take a picture during one of four sessions. There will be a Happy Elf cash bar for ages 21 and up.
See instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with the story, song, and activity.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm.
Explore a different aspect of Colorado’s railroad history. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources to help bring the subject to life with the understanding that guests are welcome to continue their visit on their own after the tour.
Attend an educational program with Nature's Educators who will introduce kids to raptors, reptiles, insects, arachnids, and amphibians featured in popular stories. Learn about their role in the stories, as well as their habitat, diet, and natural history.
Enjoy the longtime summer tradition of music in the Park presented by Swallow Hill Music.
Visit the museum for Untitled Final Fridays. September's event includes blackout poetry, live beat-making, and performance art.
Experience the sights, sounds, and excitement of Times Square, all before bedtime. The celebration is filled with ball drops and countdowns on the hour, rainbow confetti, and bubble wrap “fireworks.”
Play at the Museum for free the first Tuesday of every month.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Get a head start on early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5. Call to register.
Drop in with your little ones for storytime, art making, and other activities. Ages 3-5.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities. Age 5 and up.
Learn how to be scientists through various hands-on activities and interactions with professionals throughout the evening. This event is for young girls ages 2-11. Register online.
Enjoy a weeklong event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. With support from NASA, there will be a lineup of more than 60 speakers and presentations and high-profile VIPs like Apollo 11 flight director Gene Kranz and Moonwalker Sen. Harrison Schmitt.
Take a walk in a new family space that’s all about animals in art. Pick up binoculars and spot birds in a colorful flock, mix-and-match animal costumes to create new creatures, work together to build freestanding horse sculptures inspired by artist Deborah Butterfield, and make and display your own shadowbox full of your favorite animals.
Work together as a family to build density towers and polymers. $8-$15.
Celebrate and learn about the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos with crafts, games, and storytelling. Presented in partnership with the Museum of Boulder. Age 3 and up.
Play for free the first Tuesday of every month.
Build (and keep) your own Lego set, then take a special guided tour of the Mesa Verde portion of the Living West exhibit before it opens to the public. The kit includes a snowmobile with detachable trailer and three mini figures. The set will take about 30 minutes to build and is best for ages…
Meet women scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a future in science, technology, engineering, art, and math can bring.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Swim alongside an Australian green sea turtle named Bunji as she takes an incredible journey across thousands of miles of open ocean, from hatchling to adulthood.
Learn about the process of urban development and the principles that make for sound architecture, design, and planning, starting with a building permit and ending with a Certificate of Occupancy with a photo. For children in grades kindergarten-5th. Reservations are required to secure a spot.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals. Listen to stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Make French cuisine like crepes and pastries with Alliance Française de Denver. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Explore the aquarium early, with ambient sounds turned down so children can enjoy the exhibits in a calm and quiet setting. Aquarium sounds will be turned on for the regular business day at 9:45am. Tickets can be purchased at the box office.
Join other adults and children with sensory issues and disabilities for a special morning when the Aquarium opens early and turns down the ambient sounds for a calmer and quieter setting. Aquarium sounds will be turned on for the regular business day at 9:45am. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at regular price…
Taste beers from local breweries, snack on light bites, and enjoy an evening of play in the museum's exhibits. Age 21 and up.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly story time. This month features "Over the River and Through the Wood - A Thanksgiving Poem" by Lydia Maria. Native American Games will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Explore and create history, art, and culture with your family through hands-on activities and live performances. Age 2 and up.
Play for free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Play for free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Build (and keep) your own Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation.
Visit the museum, enjoy food, and entertainment followed by the movie, Cars 3. $25/per person($15 each for kids 12 and under).
Celebrate the Year of the Pig with Chinese New Year crafts and a traditional lion dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum and explore the 12-acre grounds. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 and first come, first served.
Enjoy space-themed activities, Museum favorites, free admission to Our Senses: Creating Your Reality, and discounted admission to Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius.
Visit the museum when sounds and lights will be turned down and adaptive equipment will be offered for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Join former creative-in-residence and floral designer Arthur Williams for the museum's monthly, late night program featuring workshops, performances, and tours.
See the museum transformed, over the course of three days, into a spooktacular wonderland of fun, full of pumpkins, straw bales, fall treats, and costumes. March from one Treat House to the next to collect goodies, create Halloween crafts, and play carnival games.
Join in a kid-friendly and fun workout that will help get your kids moving while teaching them how to have fun with their fitness. Following a warm-up, workout, and cooldown, children and families will learn healthy eating tips for the new year.
Explore history, science, art, and culture through hands-on activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, and role-playing.
Read 2-4 children’s books with a dinosaur theme and do a 15-minute craft or activity. Ages 2-5.
Join in for fun, games, and food—dinosaur style. Enjoy rock climbing walls, inflatable slides, bounce houses, and midway games with dinosaur-themed prizes.
Enjoy a tour of the Day of the Dead exhibition with bilingual tour guide Laura Zavala. Learn about ancient Mayan and Aztec origins of the celebration, how it blended with Spanish Catholic traditions, and how it became a part of the local culture in Longmont.
Sign up for a six-week firefighting and fire safety series designed for kids ages 3-7. Reservations required.
Museum admission is free, thanks to community partner and sponsor Children's Hospital Colorado.
Put a spooky spin on snacks. Join Children’s Hospital Colorado to turn oranges into pumpkins and make a witch’s broom or vampire fangs with apple slices.
Delve into the world of living things that blink, glow, flash, and flicker, from tiny fireflies to strange creatures in the ocean depths. Explore the mysterious world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence, visible light emitted by living things. See larger-than-life models, engaging immersive environments, fun activities, and real animals, fungi, and minerals that get their glow…
Explore an immersive work of art consisting of painted, two-dimensional surfaces and sculptural, three-dimensional figures that depict the rodeo at the Fort Worth Stock Show, created by renowned pop artist Red Grooms.
See the work of Kenzie Sitterud, with the theme "Play Harder," inspired by Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America. Throughout the 2019 season, enjoy performances, tours, and art-making activities to spark your creativity.
See the Butterfly Pavilion's newest interactive exhibit. The exhibit gives a fascinating, up-close look at the incredible ways some of the world’s smallest animals overcome the challenges of an invertebrate world. Learn about adaptations through interactive displays, technology and live animal encounters.
Enjoy a free day at the museum.
Interact with current Broncos players at this annual latino fan fest, and get autographs and photos with Broncos’ cheerleaders, Miles, and the Super Bowl trophies.
Learn about music and sound. WOW!'s Discovery Days program encourages free exploration of different monthly themes through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities as well as free admission to Creatures of Light and discounted admission to Dead Sea Scrolls.
11:30am and 1pm. Celebrate creativity and cultura with bilingual activities for toda la familia. Listen to cuentistas tell the tales of artworks during a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte.
Join in a high-energy program that allows children to dance and play through a combination of music, movement, biology, and art.
Meet Santa Cody, create crafts, meet historic figures, and tour the Museum.
Celebrate Cultural First Fridays on Santa Fe, a rain or shine event that highlights an authentic flair of Latinidad in Denver.
Visit the museum for free. Excludes ticketed exhibits.
Receive a free Golden Ticket to the museum, decorate a train conductor hat, and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while listening to the story, The Polar Express. Feel free to come in your favorite pajamas (optional).
Attend training demos, ride in one of the flight simulators, and listen to presentations by trained instructors.
Learn how amazing the human body is, with its many different functions that you can’t see, especially in your stomach. Join Gini, director of Early Childhood Education, and explore the way bile breaks down fat in this fun, kid-friendly activity.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
Enjoy instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Enjoy a lecture by HOLA Lockheed engineers to learn more about Museo’s new exhibit, El Infinito.
Climb aboard select aircraft and get a pilot’s perspective of the instruments and controls. Colorado Parent magazine is proud to be a sponsor of this event.
Examine museum specimens, make crafts, and hear a story. Themes vary weekly. Ages 2-5 with adult.
Held on the second Saturday of each month. Explore and create through hands-on activities like adobe brick-making, building log cabins, and role playing.
Discover art, history, science, and technology at a variety of camps at the museum this summer. Half-day and full-day options available. Ages 3-18. Reservations required.
Enjoy family-friendly screenings of movies from the 1970s and 80s on the rink. Complimentary popcorn will be provided, and families are encouraged to bring blankets and a picnic.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip-lining, and splashing before Joy Park closes for the season.
Experience Colorado’s pioneer history by packing a prairie schooner, making journey cake, learning in the 1876 Centennial School Room, and shopping in the 1895 Bear Creek Store. Ages 6-12. Registration required.
Visit the museum without paying admission fees.
Celebrate the closing of the Las (H)adas exhibit with a warm beverage and a tour up and down historic Santa Fe Drive with muralist, Josiah Lopez. Reservation required email guestservices@museo.org.
Complete requirements toward merit badges and spend the day learning about paleontology, geology, and women in science. Ages 5-18.
Explore the historic and sprawling property, for free.
Get your body in tip-top shape for sports. Practice dynamic stretching, weave through obstacle courses, and learn how to keep your body healthy and strong with the Children’s Hospital Colorado Athletic Trainers.
Explore how painters use color and light to capture the world around them. Experiment with watercolors, paint a portrait, or create an abstract masterpiece. Demonstrations by local artists are from noon–3pm.
Show your love for a favorite work of art by placing a paper heart on the floor in front of your artwork crush. Then snap a photo of your heart placed next to the artwork, and post it to your favorite social media site, tagged with #denverartmuseum and #heartsforart. Please note: Not everything at the…
Explore the museum with the grandkids for free.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Make observations about how structures and processes in nature solve problems. Meet CU Boulder students and community partners who are weaving together science, technology, engineering, art, and math to find innovative and sustainable solutions.
Get ready for Burn Awareness Week by visiting the Denver Firefighters Museum to learn more about firefighting.
See nearly 30 paintings by Denver-born artist Jordan Casteel. This presentation represents Casteel’s first major museum exhibition, and provides audiences with a first look at new work by one of the most acclaimed emerging artists working today.
Explore the park's grounds and buildings for free.
Spend an exciting night at the Downtown Aquarium. Explore the exhibits, learn about the animals, and make crafts. Ages 5-12 and parent chaperones. Registration required.
Experience a new inclusive exhibit that encourages play between children of all abilities. Children will be able to use their senses of sight and touch to explore a forest-like environment.
Investigate the interactive natural world from the Nature Center with special crafts, games, or activities. Register online.
Visit the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Make healthy treats with special guest Chef Ann Cooper, the Renegade Lunch Lady. Chef Ann has been a constant champion of school food reform as an important avenue through which to improve childhood nutrition. Chef Ann will teach visitors about making healthy food choices while making healthy snacks.
Compose your own Japanese-inspired garden on a large scale, use your creativity and patience to create balancing stone sculptures, make your mark and add to an ink-painted screen, design and wear a Samurai-inspired helmet, and experience the complicated process by which Samurai dressed. Included with museum admission; kids 18 and younger are free. Reservations are…
Beat the summer heat with refreshing snacks like fruit pizza, banana sushi, and apple donuts with Children’s Hospital Colorado. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Explore fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive experiences. Ages newborn-3 and their caregivers.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco. A quilt craft follows the story.
Step back into history, with free admission.
Celebrate the closing of the winter/spring artist-in-residence, Jennifer Ghormley. Light refreshments will be provided. At 6:30, journey to the unveiling of Ghormley’s art installation, designed exclusively for the Museum.
Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box and follow the riddles into the galleries. Included with admission.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities as part of this SCFD Community Free Day.
Follow one lucky visitor who stays in the museum after dark, when the most fascinating extinct prehistoric creatures rise again. Dinosaurs, dolphin-like swimmers, and giant birds escape their display cases, shake off the dust, and explore the museum.
See the exhibit that chronicles a pivotal moment in Gibson’s career when his contemporary artistic practice converged with his Native American heritage. About 65 objects created from 2011 to the present will be featured including figurative works, text-based wall hangings, a significant selection of beaded punching bags, painted works on rawhide and canvas, and video.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include the Cuentos del Arte storytelling program and a tour of Stampede: Animal in Art in Spanish.
Enjoy a morning for grandparents and their grandchildren including breakfast, crafts, songs, playtime in the museum, and an opportunity to take a commemorative portrait. Reservations required.
Step into spring with the Print Studio, Create-n-Takes, gallery games, and activities.
Explore music, dance, and community. Produced with local creatives, Untitled Final Fridays is the museum's monthly late night program featuring workshops, performances and tours with a twist.
Visit a STEM focused exhibit that explores the physics and motion of traveling in a car, riding a bike, and seeing a hot air balloon. Ages 2-8.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Participate in a French story, song, and activity from instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities.
Play for free at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
Join a series of hands-on classes for infants and toddlers and their caregivers to explore fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive experiences, with occasional special guests from the community. Classes are offered monthly with a different theme each month. Ages 0-3.
Learn how science and art connect at a themed monthly program that encourages free exploration through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects. Included with admission.
Play at the Children's Museum of Denver in the evening.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Experience the them "Cyber Future" with the art of Michael Sperandeo, inspired by The Light Show. Enjoy performances, tours, and art making activities.
Learn about the importance of child eye care and receive a free vision screening.
Help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, pick up a letter from the Fox Box on level 1 and follow the riddles into the galleries.
See still-life paintings of books, videos, and installations that the artist based on banned and forbidden books in China. Xiaoze Xie has a lifelong passion for books. In his worldview, books are conveyers of prestige and signifiers of collective cultural knowledge: repositories of historical meaning, cultural conflict, and political strife.
See the experience of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 mission. With the assistance of NASA, National Archives, and a global team of researchers, the filmmakers have unearthed a treasure trove of never-before-seen footage and audio recordings to reconstruct the mission in astonishing detail.
Take a global odyssey to explore the largest, most mysterious habitat on Earth.
Explore the expansive and varied realm of 3D art. Use your design thinking skills to build an abstract sculpture, create your own wire animal, and work together with family and friends to contribute to a collaborative sculpture.
Dress in costume for this safe indoor trick-or-treating event featuring candy, prizes, and crafts throughout the exhibits.
Hear tales of animals, both foolish and wise, aimed at early learners. Children will participate in bringing stories to life through creative movement, mime, and songs.
Celebrate with a special cake, music, and drinks for Three Kings Celebration.
Attend the opening of the 19,000 square foot facility that looks at the world of aviation. Open three days/week, guests can access interactive and educational exhibits. Try flight simulators and interact with the latest industry technology.
Visit the museum in a quiet, low sensory environment before it opens to the general public. Take a tour of the museum and enjoy hands-on activities and art-making projects. Space is limited. Reserve your spot in advance, then purchase general admission at the door on day of event. Contact access@denverartmuseum.org with questions.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10am.
Enjoy free admission thanks to SCFD funding.
Enjoy the rural setting, and learn about the rich agricultural history of Boulder County. The farm features two barns with interactive exhibits, a milk house, blacksmith shop, and a furnished 1909 farmhouse.
Journey along the circuit of balconies, landings, and stairs within the atrium of the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building to discover the 15 digital artworks that make up Phantom Canyon: A Digital Circuit. A moving image is made up of a series of still images, shown in rapid succession, to produce the illusion of motion.
Step into the shining world of hands-on activities inspired by the exhibition, The Light Show. Activities include making a mirror, playing with patterns, and creating a colorful city.
Learn about frogs, fish, and all the other microscopic-size critters that inhabit a pond. Ages 2-5 with adult.
See the museum at night during an unconventional experience developed in collaboration with local creatives and community members. October's Untitled event highlights the creative practice of BioArtist Lauri Lynnxe Murphy, with the theme "in/visible," inspired by The Light Show and Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature.
Participate in a family-friendly day of traditional Latino festivities, including art-making, live dance, and musical performances.
Visit the Discovery Corner for a hands-on introduction to the world of science and nature. Examine museum specimens, make crafts, and hear a story.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails by Verla Kay. Gold panning activities will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in the exhibits. Age 5 and up.
Build and keep a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation. Ages 5-12.
Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Enjoy a Santa reception with hot chocolate and cookies followed by festive holiday music and performances (4pm). Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. $17 adults, $12 students/seniors. Reservations required.
Play for free the first Tue of each month.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities during the SCFD Community Free Day.
Visit the Print Studio, Create-n-Takes, Gallery Games, A Walk in the Woods, and other areas and activities that are open every day. See special performances of the family-friendly play, Art Emergency, at 11am weekdays during winter break. Note: The exhibition Dior: From Paris to the World requires a separate ticket. Advance purchase is highly recommended.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, at 11:30am and 1pm, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish at 1pm.
See a 3D film and get museum admission thrown in for $3.03 for one day only, in honor of 303 Colorado Day.
Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. Adults.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities plus free admission to ¡CUBA! as part of this SCFD Community Free Day.
Participate in a monthly storytime, featuring Whose Tracks Are These? by Jim Nail.
Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.
Experiment with watercolors, paint a portrait, or create your own abstract masterpiece. Artist Demonstration Schedule: Oct. 5-6 and 12-13: Las Adelitas: Natalie Pacheco and Shantel Lucero, Acrylic Painting; Oct. 19-20 and 26-27: Kaitlyn Tucek, The Expressive Figure: Painting as Narrative.
Explore the STEAM concepts used at Pixar Animation Studios every day to bring their films and characters to life. Each section in the exhibition focuses on a step in the filmmaking process, giving guests an unparalleled view of the production pipeline and concepts used by the artists and computer scientists.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing, for free.
Experience the sounds of jazz, blues, zydeco, and old-time country music across America. See how they have shaped the nation’s distinctive musical heritage in this IMAX movie.
Visit the museum for free.
Wind your way along the South Platte River Trail in a stroller-friendly 5K, or watch kids maneuver the Kid Course, Toddler Trot, or Infant Crawl. There's an expo afterward. Participants are encouraged to wear 80s garb, in keeping with this year's theme. There will be prizes for best 80s look.
Design your own printing plate, or experiment with color and layering in the Print Studio. On weekends, watch artist demonstrations.
Learn about the Unsinkable Margaret Brown's love for Christmas. Tour the holiday decorations and enjoy delicious yuletide-themed treats. Age 6 and up.
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a performance from this Colorado Irish dance troupe.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features the book Hill of Fire by Thomas P. Lewis. A Four Mile House Scavenger Hunt will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Experience virtual reality (VR) technology, with six bays for individuals and a four-person Virtual Reality Transporter ride. Some age and height restrictions apply.
See Frankie create wild and whimsical fiber sculptures with fabrics, felts, and other materials. Guests will help Frankie create an ever-changing textile collage using a variety of different fibers and recycled fabrics.
Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. Follow the path of archaeologists revealing some of the mysteries of the Old City.
Tour Dinosaur Ridge with your canine companion.
Learn about the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates' fascinating 11-year journey through the Amazon rain forest.
Enjoy the art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime. Bilingual activities available include the storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte, and a tour of Stampede: Animals in Art in Spanish.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing, for free. Joy Park Free Nights include access to Joy Park only and are weather-permitting. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the museum will be closed.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities.
Drop in with your little ones for storytime, art making, and other activities. Ages 3-5.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions without spending a dime.
Channel Rembrandt’s eye for detail to design your own printing plate, or experiment with color and layering in the Print Studio. On weekends, watch artist demonstrations.
Attend a Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys event with sales, exhibits, and workshops. Shop for items to build, furnish, or accessorize a dollhouse or other scale miniature scenes. Workshops for adults including how to make flowers and a fairy castle. Children's workshops include making seasonal scenes. Register for workshops in advance.
Join Wings Over the Rockies’ education team as they present a themed early learner program. Each Little Wings session will include a reading of an aerospace children’s book and a hands-on STEAM activity. Ages 2-4 with parent or guardian.
Be in attendance as Rebels and Imperials alike descend on Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for a day of family-friendly activities.
Explore the reality of robotic technology as it applies to space, ocean, and planetary exploration and industrial applications. Robonology showcases real technological devices that are fully interactive and usable by the public.
Sit on the floor surrounded by an orchestra. Interact with the music and learn about the instruments.
Visit the museum and its exhibits for free, all day.
Venture through museum exhibits, get hands-on with entertaining activities, and win giveaways. Chill with friends and eat free snacks after hours. Ages 13–18.
Experience animals up close and get your questions answered. Afterward, stroll along the museum’s paths and try out the call phone audio and visual tour.
Attend a low sensory event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. WOW! will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment to offer a safe and fun experience for all. Reservations are required.
Participate in hands-on activities and programs for children and families every day during Spring Break week. Themed activities will vary by day.
Play for free the first Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy books, songs, and finger rhymes. Age 3 and under.
Play for free the first Tuesday of every month.
Visit the museum for free thanks to a sponsorship from Target.
Enjoy a night of ooey-gooey activities, spooky fun, and trick-or-treat trivia. See an IMAX film and sleep in the diorama halls. Includes pizza dinner, evening snack, hot breakfast, and candy. For kids in grades K-8.
Learn about drones, then build and fly your own. Send budding engineers to this interactive workshop and get a good introduction to the world of robotic flight. For kids in grades 3-6.
Make a unique snowfolk out of clay to be fired in kilns and glazed by clay staff. Then, select a completed snowfolk created by another guest to take home that very day.
Join DMNS scientist John Demboski as he debunks the myths and unburrows the mysteries of the groundhog. Afterward, head to the Denver Zoo to see even more animals. For kids in grades K-8 with an adult.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing. Please note: Joy Park Free Nights include access to Joy Park only and are rain or shine. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the museum will be closed.
Learn about the subzero science of super cold substances like liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and dry ice. See amazing science demonstrations from educator extraordinaire Brian Hostetler followed by hands-on activities in the atrium.
Build and keep a Colorado-style Lego set, then take a special guided museum tour based on the creation. Ages 7-12.
Participate in a kid-friendly and fun workout that will keep them moving and having fun with fitness. Then learn about what food items have too much sugar, healthy snack options, and how to stay healthy. Age 3 and up.
Explore the museum for free, thanks to SCFD.
Learn about old-fashioned jobs and the traditional arts and crafts that went into making what was needed for life down on the farm. Enjoy games and demonstrations including blacksmithing, candle-dipping, and working with a drop spindle. Several “make and take” activities are offered.
Get a head start on early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Call to register.
See performances of the family-friendly museum theater-play Art Emergency: Stampede Edition, plus Create-n-Takes, A Walk in the Woods, and the 3-D Studio which are available every day during spring break.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals. Tours are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm and are first come, first served.
Make French cuisine like crepes and pastries with Alliance Française de Denver. Space in the cooking classes is limited, first-come, first served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Explore the museum's new, enclosed outdoor garden play space with learning zones focused on sensory experiences, horticulture exploration, a demonstration garden, outdoor play kitchen, and landscaping elements to climb and explore.
Explore the dark side of nature, look at the stars, listen for the sounds of nocturnal animals, and learn about the exciting things that happen when the sun goes down.
Explore how trade routes inspired and influenced art over time and across the Asian continent. See approximately 150 sculptures, ceramics, textiles, scrolls, and other multi-dimensional works from 20 countries that span 2,000 years.
Experiment with different popular beverages and see what these drinks can do to your teeth. Age 2 and up.
Join in a kid-friendly and fun workout that will help get your kids moving while teaching them how to have fun with their fitness. Following a warm-up, workout, and cooldown, children and families will learn healthy eating tips for the new year.
Take an up-close look at wings covered in feathers, scales, and fur and learn what structures help them fly. Includes hands-on experiments. Ages 3-12.
Learn to make a traditional Swedish summertime recipe with IKEA Centennial. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
Get a head start in early learning and development for toddlers through history and nature-centered activities designed to engage young minds. Ages 2-5. Call to register.
Speed through the big wheel racetrack, and saddle up for a bicycle rodeo to learn the skills to ride a bike safely.
Explore the role that fashion plays in developing a cultural identity in major urban settings. This exhibit acknowledges the contributions of the Pachuco movement to the American experience.
Join Gini, Director of Early Childhood Education, to explore the new Children’s Discovery Garden by having fun in the mud kitchen. Make a mess with water, mud, flowers, and other natural materials.
Celebrate fall with hayrides, gem panning, yard games, and an apple cider press.
Visit the museum during a low sensory event for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. Sounds and lights will be turned down and adaptive equipment will be provided to offer a safe and fun experience for all. Limited to 20 families. Advance registration is required.
Learn all about honey: how to extract it, how to process it, and how it tastes. Registration required.
Visit the exhibit developed with NASA's Langley Research Facility that is broken down into interactive parts. Explore basic concepts of the universe; reinvent the way users think about the science and technology needed to thrive in outer space; control a variety of spacecrafts, including a lander, a rover, and an interplanetary spaceship.
Attend a class for infants and toddlers who will explore the world using their senses. Young children will have the opportunity to explore their touch, smell, visual, and auditory senses through carefully thought-out and planned sensory stations. For children birth to age 3.
Be part of an interactive, outdoor theater experience of the old west. Ride a real steam train complete with robbing, gunfights, outlaws, clues, and mystery. Age 16 and up.
Attend an event that highlights the creative practice of performance and dance artist Kate Speer, with the theme "A(me)ricana," inspired by The Light Show. Watch for an interactive baseball performance, a pie-eating contest, and line dances.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit. Read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
See the exhibit that focuses on the quest by humanity and artists to understand physical light in the natural world as well as metaphorical, spiritual, and divine representations of light.
Immerse yourself in an installation of 10,005 tiny paintings, drawings and sculptures in Eyes On: Jonathan Saiz. With DAM interpretive specialist Danielle St. Peter, explore the many elements of Saiz's central work, #WhatisUtopia, and contemplate the thought-provoking effect of these parts as a whole.
Join the zoo's animal ambassadors to learn about and visit with special animals.
Celebrate the 1918 completion of Camp Neosho at Hiwan Heritage Park with games, demonstrations, music, and food.
Join in for a fun, encouraging beginner level yoga class for kids of all ages (toddlers too). In this 30 minute session, kids will learn basic poses to create healthy energy, offer physical challenge, and inspire your imagination. No mat necessary, just bring a smile and wear comfortable shorts or pants. Parents are welcome to…
Join Wings Over the Rockies for a pancake breakfast to help raise funds for a student-built RV-12 aircraft. This aircraft is under construction by 6th-12th graders and will be finished in calendar year 2019.
Enjoy free admission, family-friendly programming, and live music and dances that celebrate children from around the world.
Gather hidden clues and secret passwords scattered throughout thematic rooms and revealed as you identify patterns, think ahead, use logical reasoning, and look at the problems from different perspectives. Manipulate a tilt table, keep up with a conveyer belt, and try out disco hopscotch spelling.
Test your skills with a scavenger hunt through the museum campus for food and fun. Earn a prize from the Louisville History Foundation when you finish.
May 4: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; May 11: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; May 18: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1; May 25: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Watch Hollywood favorites at the Phipps IMAX Theater. DMNS is adding previously-released cinematic features to the IMAX…
Drop in to engage in creative and sometimes messy art and craft projects. Each week brings a new theme and activity. Ages 2-6 with caregiver.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals in the Destination Colorado exhibit. Read stories and have playtime before the museum opens. Included with admission.
See the playful, larger-than-life insect nursery made from sewn inflatable sculptures and assembled forms by Denver artist Nicole Banowetz. Visitors can contribute to the life cycle of the exhibit by designing their own creatures.
Discover how invertebrates adapt to the nighttime environment with these special tours throughout the exhibits, followed by s'mores by the campfire.
Celebrate our big, beautiful planet with Earth-themed storytimes, meet and greets with creatures from Nature’s Educators, music with energiLAB (powered by you), tastings in the Teaching Kitchen, and special crafts.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in the exhibits. Age 5 and up.
See Sara Schalliol-Hodge, a mixed-media artist who explores the way things are made through her whimsical and surreal prints. Check out her open studio hours to experiment with pre-carved linoleum block print making, collaging, and drawing techniques to create your own one-of-a-kind prints.
Enjoy a fun-filled day that is all about trees. From real trees to trees of life to metaphorical trees, explore them all. The roots, the trunk, the bark, the branches, and leaves all have fascinating stories to tell of their 370 million years on planet Earth. Cake will be served in honor of Charles Darwin’s…
Drop in with your little ones to make art based on monthly themes, read stories, and play art games in the galleries. Ages 3-5.
Attend a monthly storytime featuring Old Crump by Laurie Lawlor, followed by butter making activities. Reservations not required.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Pequeña the Burro by Jami Parkinson. Corn husk doll activities will follow the tale. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
Attend a talk with artists Josiah Lopez, Antonia Fernandez, Justin Favela, Daniel Salazar, Carlos Fresquez, and Jerry Vigil and learn about their connection to the Pachuco movement.
Experience up-close animal encounters through a nighttime exhibit tour, followed by invertebrate-themed crafts and games and stargazing by the campfire with s’mores. Then wake to a special breakfast prepared by Snooze An A.M. Eatery. Reservation required.
Held on the second Saturday of each month. Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and follow the riddles into the galleries.
Celebrate the latest temporary exhibition “Ultimate Dinosaurs.” Check out some of the most spectacular fossils unearthed in recent years as you venture through the exhibition, find out how fossils form, and make your own family fossil to take home. $15-$25.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
See the exhibition together and learn more about daily life in the ancient Middle East in this interactive program. Registration required.
Enjoy an art adventure designed for the whole family. Family tours are full of games, art making, and close looking in the galleries and are led by a professional team of gallery teachers. Ages 5-10. Registration is required and space is limited.
Visit the art studio to make your own clay bowl, or purchase a bowl created by expert clay staff. All proceeds from Empty Bowls support Food for Thought, a Denver nonprofit fighting childhood hunger.
Visit the museum for free.
Learn how easy it is for kids as young as 3 to learn how to code. Using the patterns that your QuestBots need to move around, make decisions, and follow logic. Everyone will get a chance to learn how to use the debug tools to fix their code. Parents are encouraged to participate with their…
Enjoy a day of games and art in the museum's forecourt and galleries.
Attend an interactive exhibition that explores flight. This traveling exhibition features immersive simulations, interactive design challenges, iconic historical touchstones, visionary concepts for the future, and inspiring stories from game-changing innovators, past and present.
Experience exhibits with natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission to provide a low-key experience. Each Low Sensory Morning offers guided interpretation in each exhibit, optional activity guides, and an interactive storytime program.
Get your glow on at this party in conjunction with Creatures of Light. After dinner, explore the exhibition, then create a glowing creature, draw with light, and make your own glow sticks.
Ring in the new year before bedtime with noisemaker crafts, face painting, a magician, refreshments, and a countdown to 2019.
Engage in activities focused on STEM, the arts, and literacy to help build the skills children need for success in this four-week series. For preschool or kindergarten.
Stroll the grounds and visit the buildings of the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Explore the museum with its historic rail cars, for free.
Enjoy a day of dino-themed activities including a ride behind a historic Denver & Rio Grande Western Steam Locomotive following dinosaur tracks around the museum’s 15-acre railyard.
Enjoy museum time for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders. Museum staff will limit admission to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment. Reservations required online.
