Best Museums & Educational Spots For Kids

Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in Boulder

The Museum of Boulder

The Museum of Boulder

Victorian manor exhibiting local relics. Mansion showcasing local history with extensive archives, displays from furniture to toys & events.

2205 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302, United States

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Rotating works of multimedia modern art. Galleries hosting changing regional & international artists of all stripes plus performances & more.

1750 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

Dinosaurs, interactive exhibits & more. Campus museum focusing on Rocky Mountains & Southwest with everything from dinos to kids' zone.

1030 Broadway UCB 218, Boulder, CO 80309

University of Colorado Art Museum

University of Colorado Art Museum

Unique exhibitions & programming. Small on-campus art museum with thought-provoking exhibitions, gallery talks, lectures & workshops.

1085 18th St, Boulder, CO 80309, United States

Fiske Planetarium

Fiske Planetarium

University venue for astronomy shows. Planetarium at University of Colorado Boulder with shows several times a week & free lobby exhibits.

2414 Regent Dr, Boulder, CO 80309

NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

I.M. Pei-designed weather station/museum. Architect I.M. Pei's pink-sandstone weather center & museum houses high-tech earth-science exhibits.

1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305, United States

Shelby American Collection

Shelby American Collection

Museum showcasing vintage racing cars. Roomy venue exhibiting famous midcentury racecars, plus photos, artwork & memorabilia.

5020 Chaparral Ct, Boulder, CO 80301, United States

WOW! Children's Museum

WOW! Children's Museum

Educational play space for younger kids. Interactive gallery focused on arts & crafts, science, dance & language lessons for kids 11 & under.

110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026

Broomfield Depot Museum

Broomfield Depot Museum

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2201 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020

Longmont Museum

Longmont Museum

History & art with a regional focus. Diverse exhibits with a regional focus, including history & art, plus all-ages interactive programs.

400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501

Butterfly Pavilion

Butterfly Pavilion

Zoo with thousands of invertebrates. This conservatory known for its 1500+ butterflies is home to invertebrates from both land & sea.

6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020

Colorado Railroad Museum

Colorado Railroad Museum

History museum with over 100 old trains. Large indoor-outdoor history museum with 100-plus vintage trains, a miniature railroad & exhibits.

17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403, United States

Mines Museum of Earth Science

Mines Museum of Earth Science

Earth-science & mining-history exhibits. Thousands of geological & paleontological specimens on display indoors & out, plus a gift shop.

1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys

Colonial cottage displaying vintage toys. 19th-century property housing antique & collectible dolls, dollhouses, old toys & changing exhibits.

830 Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80215

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Hands-on learning exhibits for kids. An old fire truck, bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating.

2121 Children's Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211, United States

Joy Park at Children's Museum Marsico Campus

Joy Park at Children's Museum Marsico Campus

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2121 Children's Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

Rotating exhibitions of modern artwork. Changing exhibits of modern painting, sculpture & more in an eco-friendly space with a rooftop cafe.

1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

Offbeat immersive art installation. Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.

1338 1st St, Denver, CO 80204

The Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center at Dino Ridge

The Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center at Dino Ridge

Visit this great place for kids and families!

17681 W Alameda Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401

Museum of Illusions - Denver

Museum of Illusions - Denver

Visit this great place for kids and families!

951 16th St Mall, Denver, CO 80202, United States

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