Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Years in Business: 51 years
Michael Yankovich, President and CEO

We 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 drawing record numbers of visitors, so planning 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
• Engaging Fee-Based Workshops
• 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 just for them.

What’s next for the museum?
Snow Days, the Museum’s winter experience, is open now through February 17. Guests can spend their day sock skating, sledding on guaranteed snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire, and so much more. And coming summer 2025, the Museum will open a second installation in Gallery Uno, the Museum’s rotating exhibit space. Each experience is designed to be whimsical and joyful, and we can’t wait to share what we have coming up next!