CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS Years in Business: 52 Years Places of Denver
W . e were founded in 1973 by a group of parents, educators and other professionals who wanted to create an interactive cultural and educational institution for children and families. After a successful start as a traveling exhibition, we leased a building just south of downtown Denver and opened our doors in January 1975. Within months, the Museum was draw- ing record numbers of visitors, so plan- ning began for a larger facility. In 1984, we opened our new building along the Platte River. In 2015, we went through a $16.1 million expansion, creating a 9-acre campus and doubling our exhibit space. Services Provided: • One-of-a-Kind Exhibits • Family-friendly Community Events • Artist-in-Residence Program
• Low-sensory Events and Spaces • Access Initiatives for Families in Need • Educational Outreach Programs • Memberships for Families of All Sizes How important is it to have a place like this for families, especially for children? At the Museum, we believe in the power of play. It is essential for a child’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development, and we strive to provide hands-on, innovative learning experiences that encourage children to explore, experiment and push their boundaries. We are also a place where families can share moments of wonder, joy and connection, allowing caregivers and children to build safe and nurturing relationships. What do you enjoy the most about having the museum in our city?
We are honored to call the Denver community our home. We love that we live in a city with such a thriving cultural and arts scene and are proud to provide Colorado families with young children a unique place designed especially for them. What’s next for the museum? We recently reimagined one of our most beloved exhibits, Ready Vet Go. The space features new interactives like a spinning centrifuge, microscope with slides, and stuffed animal patients equipped with RFID technology, allowing future vets to get an inside look with the X-ray machine. And Snow Days, the Museum’s winter experience, is open now through February 16. Guests can spend their day sock skating, sledding on guaranteed snow, sipping cocoa by a toasty fire and more.
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