Starting January 7, the Museum will open for play!
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 5, 2021) – Following Colorado’s current Safer at Home guidelines, the Museum will reopen its doors to the public on January 7, 2021. The Museum will be open by reservation only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays for four, 90-minute play sessions each day. Reservation opportunities for January 7 – 9 and January 14 – 16 are now available, and reservations can be made on their website.
Prior to the closure in November due to Colorado’s escalation to Safer at Home Level Red, the Museum reopened several more interior spaces. In addition to Water, Joy Park and The Art Studio, guests can now explore sudsy science secrets in Bubbles, take care of the neighborhood pets in Ready Vet Go, learn about the Laws of Motion in Kinetics, launch a rocket in 3 2 1 Blast Off, and save the town in Fire Station No. 1.
To ensure the safety of guests and staff, the Museum is following all of Colorado’s current Safer at Home guidelines, including masks for all staff and guests aged 3 and over, and their own Safer Play guidelines, found here. Guests can expect some changes; capacity is limited, exhibits have been modified to eliminate high touch points, one way flow and social distancing is encouraged throughout the Museum with clearly marked signage, and toys and props will be available in exhibits for personal use and sanitized thoroughly after each use. The Gift Shop and Café will also be open for those wishing to support the Museum.
For families who may not feel ready to come back, the Museum has created an array of online resources, including weekly Instagram Live programming on a variety of topics with Museum educators and a Facebook Group, Museum Fun 101, full of screen-free activities with common household supplies.
Resources:
· Learn more about Museum Fun 101: facebook.com/groups/MuseumFun101
· Follow the Museum’s Instagram: instagram.com/childrensmuseumdenver/
Operating Hours
| Gift ShopThe Gift Shop is open and will welcome one household group at a time. Thanks for supporting the Museum! |
Admissions
| CaféThe Café offers grab n' go style sandwiches, salads, snacks and beverages. There is limited seating inside the Café, and guests are welcome to picnic in Joy Park. All tables are sanitized after each use. Outside food and beverages, aside from bottled water, are discouraged. |
Reservations
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About the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
The mission of the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. They believe in kid-powered learning and every day, their expertly designed exhibits and programs open doors for Colorado's curious young minds to express what they know and to discover, create and explore more - on their own terms.
Since 1973, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus has served the Denver metro community as a learning institute dedicated to the education and growth of young children and their caregivers. The Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for children to joyously learn through innovative and interactive hands-on exhibits, engaging daily programming and year-round special events. Last year, they served 611,000 children and their grown-ups.
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is a 501(c)(3), private non-profit organization, and a Tier II SCFD member.
