Museums
Becoming Butterflies
CU South Denver 10035 S Peoria S, Parker, CO, United StatesSee brilliant images of Colorado butterflies and displays of specimens from the CU Entomology collection.
Virtual Reality Arcade
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United StatesThe pop-up experience uses virtual reality technology and features six bays for individual VR opportunities and a four-person Virtual Reality Transporter ride. “VR Arcade” is located on the first floor of the Museum near the popular “Space Odyssey” exhibition. “We tested a VR experience for the past year that was very popular with our guests, […]
America’s Musical Journey
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United StatesDENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND INNOVATION IN THE NEW IMAX FILM “AMERICA’S MUSICAL JOURNEY” Featuring Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman and Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter Aloe Blacc “America’s Musical Journey,” the newest IMAX 3D film from MacGillivray Freeman Films, will open in Phipps IMAX Theater at the Denver Museum of […]
Colorado Day
History Colorado 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO, United StatesCelebrate 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.
3-D Studio and Weekend Artist Demonstrations
Denver Art Museum 100 W. 14th Ave., Denver, CO, United StatesExplore the expansive and varied realm of 3-D 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.
Free Admission Tuesday at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marisco Campus
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO, United StatesPlay for free the first Tuesday of every month from 4 - 8 pm! Sponsored by Target. Parents and Grandparents invited with Children and Grandchildren.
Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D IMAX Film
Denver Museum of Nature & Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, United StatesTake a global odyssey to explore the largest, most mysterious habitat on Earth in Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D. New science and technology have allowed scientists to make more discoveries in the past 10 years than the last 100, revealing a richer diversity in the ocean than ever imagined. Leaping dolphins greet you as you […]
Artist-in-residence: Frankie Toan
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., Denver, CO, United Statesartist-in-residence: frankie toan Frankie is a local artist who makes wild and whimsical fiber sculptures. Join Frankie during his open studio hours to create art using felt, fibers, fabrics and more. Studio hours are most Fridays and Saturdays through September -
Hands-On History Family Fun Day
History Colorado 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO, United StatesExplore and create history, art, and culture through hands-on and immersive activities.
Discover NASA
Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO, United StatesLearn what NASA does and its plans for the future with hands-on activities and multimedia experiences, created by the Space Science Institute in Boulder.
