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…
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.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit. Read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with a story, song, and activity.
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.
Visit Dinosaur Ridge for free.
Explore the world of spiders, their contributions to our world, and learn how to conserve them. Activities include scientist chats and live animal encounters.
Get inspired and create art throughout the galleries at special create-n-take stations.
Read 2-4 children’s books with a dinosaur theme and do a 15-minute craft or activity. Ages 2-5.
Visit the museum for free.
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.
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.
See a 3D film and get museum admission thrown in for $3.03 for one day only, in honor of 303 Colorado Day.
Build (and keep) a LEGO vampire and bat set, then take a special guided museum tour based on that creation. Age 7 and up.
See brilliant images of Colorado butterflies and displays of specimens from the CU Entomology collection.
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.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities during the SCFD Community 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.
Visit the museum for free, starting at 10am. Ticketed exhibits are not included.
Celebrate fall with hayrides, gem panning, yard games, and an apple cider press.
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…
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.
Visit the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
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.
Get inspired and create art in the galleries at special create-n-take stations.
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.
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.
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.
Slither into WOW! for a special presentation all about snakes with My Nature Lab.
Stroll the grounds and visit the buildings of the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
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.
Tour the Broomfield Depot, where the station agent lived onsite with his family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Tour Dinosaur Ridge with your canine companion.
See tractor pulls, antique motors, and more. Age 5 and up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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…
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.
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.
Learn about the importance of child eye care and receive a free vision screening.
Meet women scientists and experience the many diverse opportunities a future in science, technology, engineering, art, and math can bring.
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.
Visit the home of one of Denver's most famous women, Molly Brown, for free.
Enjoy kid-friendly activities throughout the Denver Firefighters Museum. Including trick or treat stations, Halloween-themed crafts, and a scavenger hunt.
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.
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.
Visit the museum for free. Excludes ticketed exhibits.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy festive holiday music and performances featuring a variety of musicians. Alcoholic beverages available for purchase. $17 adults, $12 students/seniors. Reservations required.
Enjoy a free community concert, kids activities, Routt Beer Floats, and free museum admission for all.
Stroll the grounds for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Explore the museum with its historic rail cars, 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.
Take a global odyssey to explore the largest, most mysterious habitat on Earth.
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 how invertebrates adapt to the nighttime environment with these special tours throughout the exhibits, followed by s'mores by the campfire.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Step into the popular genre of “science fiction meets the 19th century Industrial Age” found in music, clothing, art, and lifestyle. Dress in your finest Steampunk attire and/or with a Steampunk gadget to enjoy a day full of entertainment, train rides, craft beer, and vendors.
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.
Play for free the first Tue of each month.
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…
Get ready for Burn Awareness Week by visiting the Denver Firefighters Museum to learn more about firefighting.
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.
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.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals.
March from one Treat House to the next and collect goodies, play carnival games, and create Halloween crafts.
Celebrate the Year of the Dog with Chinese dragon puppet crafts and a traditional lion dance performance by the Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association.
Relish a quiet hour of self-guided tripod photography in the tropical rain forest before the Pavilion's doors open to the public.
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.
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.
Attend an event filled with engaging and hands-on STEAM activities dedicated to getting everyone involved in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
Enjoy a day of games and art in the museum's forecourt and galleries.
Learn about lowriders inspired by the Pachuco legacy.
Enjoy crafts, treats, and spooky books inside of the museum, and a scavenger hunt in Heritage Grove.
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.
Visit the museum for free today and on every Cultural First Friday.
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.
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 inspired and create art in the galleries at special Create-n-Take stations.
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.
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.
See exhibits, engage in hands-on activities, and play games. All ages.
Play at the Museum for free the first Tuesday of every month.
Participate in a variety of highly interactive and entertaining activities involving a 30-foot parachute with Children’s Hospital Colorado.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Explore the museum for free, thanks to SCFD.
Visit the museum for free.
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.
Speed through the big wheel racetrack, and saddle up for a bicycle rodeo to learn the skills to ride a bike safely.
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.
Work together as a family to build density towers and polymers. $8-$15.
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.
Feast on seasonal fare and participate in traditional holiday merrymaking.
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.
Play for free on the first Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy museum favorites and special family-friendly activities as well as free admission to Creatures of Light and discounted admission to Dead Sea Scrolls.
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.
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.
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.
Curl up and hear a story plus participate in an activity, craft, or song. Thursdays are Healthy Smiles Storytimes.
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!.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the museum for free.
Climb aboard select aircrafts and get a pilot’s perspective of the instruments and controls including a F-111 Aardvark and a late 20th century DC-10.
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.
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.
Learn about crazy Colorado weather through multi-sensory science activities, dramatic role play, relevant math and reading opportunities, and craft projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
Watch Hollywood favorites at the Phipps IMAX Theater. DMNS is adding previously-released cinematic features to the IMAX lineup. Daytime and evening showings available. Visit the website for schedule and ticket information.
Enjoy a lecture by HOLA Lockheed engineers to learn more about Museo’s new exhibit, El Infinito.
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 the vitality of American Indian cultures through American Indian dancers, drum groups, and hands-on art making.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals in the Destination Colorado exhibit. Read stories and have playtime before the museum opens. Included with admission.
See former DAM Creative-in-Residence Thomas “Detour” Evans close out the 2018 Untitled season with a night mixing music and painting. Known for his colorful murals and paintings that double as musical instruments, Detour comes to Untitled fresh off painting portraits of David Letterman and JAY-Z for Letterman’s Netflix show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction…
Enjoy books, songs, and finger rhymes. Age 3 and under.
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.
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.
Celebrate Cultural First Fridays on Santa Fe, a rain or shine event that highlights a authentic flair of Latinidad in Denver.
Close out summer with special activities, visits from Denver Firefighters, and the chance to tour the historic museum building.
Investigate the interactive natural world from the Nature Center with special crafts, games or activities. Register online.
Enjoy storytime in the Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys, and animals. Ages 2-5.
Explore the 1860s farm, pick out a Halloween pumpkin, and go on a hayride.
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.
See instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Enjoy storytime and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
Explore the Ridge trail and find hidden Geocaches and Earthcaches. An optional $4 shuttle ride is available..
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.
Learn about farms, cowboys, and animals through stories and playtime in the Destination Colorado exhibit before the museum opens. Ages 2-5.
Explore history, science, art, and culture through hands-on activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, and role-playing.
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.
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.
Play for free the first Tuesday of every month.
Enjoy 2-4 children’s books with a dinosaur theme and do a 15-20 minute craft or activity. RSVP at education@dinoridge.org. Ages 2-5.
Explore the historic and sprawling property, for free.
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.
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 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.
Ring in the new year before bedtime with noisemaker crafts, face painting, a magician, refreshments, and a countdown to 2019.
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.
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.
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.
Drop in with your little ones for storytime, art making, and other activities. Ages 3-5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities and free admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines” and “Ultimate Dinosaurs.”
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco. A quilt craft follows the story.
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.
Participate in activities themed around Ute history, including performances from native dance groups, and a bead work activity. Learn about the use of bison, travois craft, and paint with a yucca paint brush. Age 5 and up.
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.
Take Dad to the museum on Father's Day, where he'll get in for free.
Visit the museum without paying admission fees.
Join friends from Boulder Bach Festival for a fun, educational, and interactive classical music performance for children and families.
Discover the joy of climbing, digging, zip lining, and splashing, for free.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy art-making, circus performers, word play, waltzes, dream-reading, and drinks as you explore the museum’s summer exhibitions.
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.
Meet Santa Cody, create crafts, meet historic figures, and tour the Museum.
The foxes are ready to get back to work after summer break. Find the mailbox in the Hamilton lobby to get a letter directing you to the mystery in the galleries.
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.
Make art at the Create-n-Takes (available every day during Fall Break), and explore the new Print Making studio and galleries.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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…
Play for free, the first Tuesday of each month.
Participate in a French story, song, and activity from instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Enjoy a story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Experience all of the displays and activities of the Butterfly Pavilion for only $5 per person.
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.
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.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
Celebrate the 1918 completion of Camp Neosho at Hiwan Heritage Park with games, demonstrations, music, and food.
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.
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 museum favorites and special family-friendly activities.
Come dressed in costume for this safe, indoor trick-or-treating event featuring candy, prizes, and crafts throughout the exhibits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities and free admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines” and “Ultimate Dinosaurs.”
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 grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet farm animals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy pioneer activities and crafts including a Mountain Man demonstration, a spinning wheel demonstration, and a hands-on candle dipping activity. Age 5 and up with adult.
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…
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.
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 a complimentary deluxe nacho bar from Cyclhops Mexican Cantina to celebrate the opening of the Día de los Muertos exhibit. Cash bar.
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…
Learn to make a traditional Swedish summertime recipe with IKEA Centennial. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.
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.
Enjoy a free day at the museum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.…
Enjoy storytime and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
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.
Enjoy a French story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
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.
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.
Visit the museum for free thanks to a sponsorship from Target.
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 what it means to fly in Wings’ 1936 Boeing Stearman.
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.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with BMoCA by exploring the sounds, smells, and textures of the season through multi-media art workshops.
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…
Celebrate with a special cake, music, and drinks for Three Kings Celebration.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit the museum and its exhibits for free, all day.
Explore the museum's bold graphic artwork for free.
Explore the world of science with experiments that support the key educational areas of STEM.
Join former creative-in-residence and floral designer Arthur Williams for the museum's monthly, late night program featuring workshops, performances, and tours.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Play for free the first Tuesday of each month from 4-8pm.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, and greet farm animals.
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 Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features "Buffalo Music" by Tracey E. Fern. Stay for Four Mile Free Day.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
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.
Play for free the first Tuesday of each month.
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with the story, song, and activity.
Play for free, the first Tuesday of each month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and greet 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. 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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities.
Celebrate Rosie the tarantula's 23rd birthday with carnival games, giant bounce houses, and concert.
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.
Explore the park's grounds and buildings for free.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 about the pioneers and settlers in Colorado’s history while making journey cake and packing a prairie schooner. Call to register. Space is limited.
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.
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.
Celebrate Colorado's 142nd birthday with free admission to the museum. Make adobe bricks, do make-and-take crafts, see historical reenactments, and watch dog tricks and performing pigs. Admission is also free to History Colorado's other museums. Visit the website for details and specific activities.
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.
Let instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Attend a monthly storytime featuring Old Crump by Laurie Lawlor, followed by butter making activities. Reservations not required.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
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.
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.
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,…
Wear a costume and enjoy a Halloween bash with ghostly crafts, spooky science experiments, games, and treats. Tickets available online.
Learn about the Unsinkable Margaret Brown's love for Christmas. Tour the holiday decorations and enjoy delicious yuletide-themed treats. Age 6 and up.
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…
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the grounds, and greet farm animals.
Join the zoo's animal ambassadors to learn about and visit with special animals.
Enjoy Four Mile’s monthly storytime. This month features The Bee Man by Laurie Krebs. Pollinate Your Mind activities will follow.
Enjoy a storytime and a firefighting-themed craft for young visitors. Ages 3-7.
Listen to music in the park, presented by Swallow Hill Music.
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.
Explore the aquarium in a low-sensory environment. Ambient sounds will be turned down to create a calmer setting.
Sit on the floor surrounded by an orchestra. Interact with the music and learn about the instruments.
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.
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 training demos, ride in one of the flight simulators, and listen to presentations by trained instructors.
Play for free on the first Tuesday of each month.
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.
Wear your spookiest (or silliest) costume for tricks and treats stopping 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.
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.
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.
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.
Visit all of the special stops to fill your treat bags including the “not so spooky” Haunted Railcar and the Olde Railroaders Silly Graveyard. Admission includes unlimited rides on the Steam Engine.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the longtime summer tradition of music in the Park presented by Swallow Hill Music.
Celebrate Boulder artists at a variety of diverse events including public art exhibits, theater, performances, and more, in different venues around the city.
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…
Build and keep your own Colorado-style LEGO set, then take a special guided museum tour based on your creation.
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.
Sign up for a six-week firefighting and fire safety series designed for kids ages 3-7. Reservations required.
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.
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
Enjoy a story and a firefighting-themed craft. Ages 3-7.
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.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography in the tropical rainforest.
Visit the museum for free thanks to SCFD funding.
Attend this annual event that includes a pumpkin patch, hayrides, spoooky stores, vendors, and food trucks.
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.
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.
Venture through Museum exhibits, get hands-on with entertaining activities, jam to live music and win awesome giveaways.
Explore the museum with the grandkids for free.
Enjoy museum favorites and fun activities as well as discounted admission to Mindbender Mansion.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Plant Conservation Day with a pollinator plant sale, hands-on gardening activities, and family-friendly entertainment.
Pack the day with Healthy Planet Hero Stations where you can learn all about our planet and ways to take care of it.
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.
Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore the 12-acre grounds, and greet farm animals.
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 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.
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.”
Enjoy a French story with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with the story, song, and activity.
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.
Explore the History Colorado Center in a lower sensory museum environment. Reservations required.
Enjoy your Museum favorites, special family-friendly activities, and admission to “Nature’s Amazing Machines.”
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.
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.
See instructors from Alliance Française de Denver engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
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.
See the exhibition together and learn more about daily life in the ancient Middle East in this interactive program. Registration required.
Visit the museum for free.
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.
Take a walk on the wild side 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…
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.
Experience up-close animal encounters, a nighttime exhibit tour, and invertebrate-themed crafts and games at a family sleepover. Age 5 and up. Reservations required.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
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.
Enjoy a program presented by the Butterfly Pavilion with puppets, music, and live bugs.
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.
Get inspired and create art throughout the museum at special stations in the galleries.
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.
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 instructors from Alliance Française de Denver who will engage young ones with a French story, song, and activity.
Learn what plants need to grow while digging in the dirt and helping plant and harvest veggies in WOW!'s garden.
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.
Step back into history admission-free.
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.
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.
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.
Practice yoga in a tropical conservatory filled with free-flying butterflies. Adults only, children age 13 and older may attend with an adult.
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).
Visit the museum, enjoy food, and entertainment followed by the movie, Cars 3. $25/per person($15 each for kids 12 and under).
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.
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.
Enjoy free admission thanks to SCFD funding.
Participate in a family-friendly day of traditional Latino festivities, including art-making, live dance, and musical performances.
Stop in for art making in the galleries with create-n-takes and hands-on fun in the Print Studio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relish a quiet hour of tripod photography before the doors open to the public. Adults. Reservations preferred. $13.50 members, $15 nonmembers.
Enjoy a story, song, and activity with instructors from Alliance Française de Denver.
Attend museums around the country, including History Colorado Center and Denver Firefighters Museum, locally, for free. Visit the website and download a branded ticket for free entry. The theme of this year’s Museum Day is “Women Making History,” honoring women in society who are trailblazers in the arts, sciences, innovation and culture, and emboldening others…
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.
Learn about the epic, true story of explorer Henry Bates' fascinating 11-year journey through the Amazon rain forest.
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.
Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit with a special dance performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers of Boulder.
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.
Please note. This event has been cancelled. Joy Park Free Nights will resume in 2019.
Enjoy an SCFD admission-free day at the museum.
Enjoy art collections and non-ticketed exhibitions for free. Bilingual activities available include a storytelling program, Cuentos del Arte.
Explore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities. October's theme is the Denver Broncos.
Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. Adults.
Visit the museum and enjoy family fun, music, art, and light food and drinks.
