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  • Argo Mill and Tunnel

    Museum · Idaho Springs

    Cost
    Kids $20, Adults $30, Free under 1
    Ages
    1+
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    A 1 hour 15 minute guided tour of a historic gold mill and tunnel, with a 20 minute gold panning lesson included. Children under 40 inches tall must be held by the hand or carried through the tunnel. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours in total.

    Tours start at the top of each hour, and the Mercantile is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Winter hours are 10 am to 5 pm, and the schedule may change, so book online or call 303-567-2421.

    Children ages 5 to 16 pay $20, ages 1 to 4 pay $4, and adults pay $30. Gold panning without the tour is $21 for gold or $14 for gemstones.

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  • Arizona Science Center

    Museum · Phoenix

    Cost
    Kids $16.95, Adults $22.95
    Ages
    3+
    Setting
    Indoor

    Downtown Phoenix, about half a mile from the Children's Museum of Phoenix.

    Tuesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open select Mondays.

    Same day general admission, sold in person only; child is 3 to 17; students, military, and seniors 62 and up $20.95.

  • Aspen Art Museum

    Museum · Aspen

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    3+
    Setting
    Indoor

    The museum has an Education Workshop room with books, games and art activities. Strollers must be stored in the coat room on the street level. Free family workshops run from 10 am to noon on the second Saturday of each month starting September 12, 2026, so the next ones would fall on November 14, December 12 and January 9 if the pattern holds. Registration is required, and the museum page does not list its open hours.

    General admission is free. Free family workshops need registration.

  • Bear Creek Nature Center

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Indoor nature exhibits plus two miles of foot-only nature trails; sensory bags with headphones and fidgets are available at the desk.

    Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Entry fee not stated on the county page; registered programs are priced separately.

  • Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Kids $19.75, Adults $19.75, Free under 1
    Ages
    Up to 8
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Exhibits are designed for newborns to age 8; the outdoor Joy Park water play closed for the season on October 25 and Adventure Forest closes October 31.

    Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

    Age 1 is $17.75; ages 2 to 59 are $19.75; tickets are sold at the door only.

    • Stroller friendly
    • Toddler area
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  • Children's Museum of Phoenix

    Museum · Phoenix

    Cost
    Kids $19, Adults $19, Free under 1
    Ages
    Up to 10
    Setting
    Indoor

    Three floors of hands on exhibits for ages birth to 10; children under 1 are free.

    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through January 10, 2027, except major holidays; closed November 7, 2026.

    Same price for everyone 1 and older; free the first Friday evening of each month.

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  • Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

    Museum · Oro Valley

    Cost
    Kids $10, Adults $20, Free under 2
    Ages
    Up to 8
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Inside the Tohono Chul gardens; closed New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

    Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

    One Tohono Chul entry covers the museum; youth 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free.

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  • Children's Museum Tucson

    Museum · Tucson

    Cost
    Kids $12.50, Adults $12.50, Free under 1
    Ages
    Up to 10
    Setting
    Indoor

    Half price after 3 p.m. on weekdays for the sensory-friendly hours; two free entries with a Pima County library Culture Pass.

    Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays until 7 p.m.; closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

    $12.50 per person; children under 12 months free; free Discovery Nights Thursdays 5 to 7 p.m.

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  • Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Free with no tickets needed; elevator to all floors, ramp entrance on the south side, and restrooms on the main floor.

    Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on city holidays.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Denver Art Museum

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Kids $0, Adults $22, Free under 19
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Ticketed exhibitions cost extra; entrances are at the Hamilton Building, Martin Building and The Kirkland.

    Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday until 8 p.m.; closed Wednesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

    Youth 18 and under free every day; adults $22 weekdays or $25 Friday to Sunday and holidays for Colorado residents, $27 or $30 for non-residents.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Denver Firefighters Museum

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Kids $8, Adults $10, Free under 3
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Historic 1909 firehouse downtown; some library districts offer free passes to cardholders.

    Open to the public Saturdays only, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Children 3 to 12 $8, adults $10, under 3 free; pay at the door, no online tickets.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Denver Museum of Nature and Science

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Kids $20.95, Adults $27.95
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Youth ticket starts at age 3; the museum runs Curious Kids programs for ages 2 to 5.

    Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., most Fridays until 9 p.m.; closed December 25.

    Youth ages 3 to 18 $20.95, adults $27.95; the price page lists no under-3 rate.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Edwin Carter Museum

    Museum · Breckenridge

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    3+
    Setting
    Indoor

    A small historic museum with interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that the museum describes as great for kids. A step-free ramp leads to the entrance from the Ridge Street Alley parking area.

    Open Tuesday through Sunday. The museum lists 10 am to 3 pm from September through April, and an 11 am to 4 pm schedule that is not dated, so call 970-453-9767 to confirm.

    Admission is free with a suggested $5 donation.

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  • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

    Museum · Fort Collins

    Cost
    Kids $12.75, Adults $15.50, Free under 2
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Hands-on science and history exhibits on one open floor; free parking at the museum, and the cafe and store need no ticket.

    Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.

    Youth ages 2 to 12 $12.75, adults $15.50, children under 2 free; dome theater $6 extra.

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  • Fountain Creek Nature Center

    Museum · Fountain

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Indoor exhibits on marsh bugs, birds, and local history with an ADA ramp from the parking lot; sensory bags are available at the desk.

    Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    Entry fee not stated on the county page; registered programs are priced separately.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Frisco Historic Park and Museum

    Museum · Frisco

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    3+
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Kids can see a large train diorama in the Schoolhouse Museum, so bring quarters to run it. The Annie Ruth House is closed until further notice for a preservation project.

    Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Mondays.

    Admission to the Historic Park is free.

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  • Frontier History Museum

    Museum · Glenwood Springs

    Cost
    Kids $0, Adults $5, Free under 17
    Ages
    5+
    Setting
    Indoor

    The Glenwood Springs Historical Society runs this museum of local history artifacts and exhibits at Colorado Avenue and 10th Street. A second display, Doc's Collection, is inside Bullock's Western Wear at 732 Grand Avenue and asks for a donation.

    Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

    Admission is $5 for ages 17 and older. Ages 16 and younger are free.

  • Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Free entry, extras cost
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Free exhibits, restrooms, and water refill stations; a pedestrian tunnel leads to the paved Central Garden Trail, and there is no storage for strollers or car seats.

    Visitor center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend; the park opens at 5 a.m. daily.

    Park and visitor center are free; the Geo-Trekker movie and cafe cost extra.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Georgetown Energy Museum

    Museum · Georgetown

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    5+
    Setting
    Indoor

    Self-guided exhibits inside a working hydroelectric power plant, including photographs and household appliances that show early electricity use. Groups and school trips can email info@georgetownenergymuseum.com.

    Open daily from 11 am to 5 pm in the summer season. The museum's site says Memorial Day through Labor Day in one place and through the first week of October in another, so it is likely closed until next Memorial Day.

    Admission is free, and donations are welcome.

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  • Ghost Town Museum

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Kids $5.50, Adults $9.50, Free under 6
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Indoor preserved Old West town with hands-on activities; gold panning runs May to September at no extra charge.

    Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. September through May and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June through August; last entry 30 minutes before closing.

    Child price covers ages 6 to 16; under 6 free with an adult.

  • Hayden Heritage Center

    Museum · Hayden

    Cost
    Paid, price not confirmed
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    The museum is in the Old Depot and has an Education and Children page. The gift shop sells children's books and toys.

    Summer hours start Memorial Day weekend and run Tuesday through Saturday. Winter hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 5pm.

    Admission is not listed on the museum's website.

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  • History Colorado Center

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Kids $0, Adults $20, Free under 19
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Kids and members get in free.

    Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, closes 3 p.m. New Year's Eve.

    Children 18 and under free; adults $20.

    • Stroller friendly

  • Museum of Boulder

    Museum · Boulder

    Cost
    Kids $10, Adults $12, Free under 5
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    History museum at Broadway and Pine; children under 5 enter free.

    September to May: Monday and Wednesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; June to August Mondays noon to 8 p.m.

    Youth 5 to 17 $10, adults $12, under 5 free; SNAP cardholders free.

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  • Musical Instrument Museum

    Museum · Phoenix

    Cost
    Paid, price not confirmed
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Timed ticket entry through April 30, 2027.

    Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • National Mining Museum

    Museum · Leadville

    Cost
    Paid, price not confirmed
    Ages
    5+
    Setting
    Indoor

    Exhibits include a crystal and fluorescent mineral cavern called Prospector's Cave and a recreated underground mine called the Hardrock Mine. Backpacks, strollers, pets and food are not allowed inside.

    Open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm. Closed Mondays.

    The museum lists a $20 combo ticket with the Matchless Mine, which is closed from Labor Day to Memorial Day. Separate child and adult prices are not listed. Admission is free for Lake County residents, and students, seniors and military get discounts with ID.

  • Pima Air and Space Museum

    Museum · Tucson

    Cost
    Kids $16, Adults $22.50, Free under 5
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Hangars are indoors and the aircraft grounds are outdoors; diaper bags are allowed, other bags are not; no kids play area is listed.

    Open daily 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; last entry 1:30 p.m.

    Junior 5 to 12 $16, ages 0 to 4 free, adults $22.50; Pima County resident rate available.

  • Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

    Museum · Woodland Park

    Cost
    Kids $9, Adults $13, Free under 5
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day; may close in bad weather.

    Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. year round; last entry 30 minutes before closing.

    Child price covers ages 5 to 12; 4 and under free.

  • Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Stone house at the mouth of North Cheyenne Canon with nature exhibits, restrooms, and drinking water.

    Summer daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; spring, fall, and winter Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Entry fee not stated on the city page.

  • The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures

    Museum · Tucson

    Cost
    Kids $9, Adults $15
    Ages
    2+
    Setting
    Indoor

    Tiny Tales for Tots storytime at 11 a.m. on select dates.

    Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; closed Mondays and major holidays.

    Youth 4 to 17 $9, adults $15; no price is listed for ages 3 and under; $3 per person with Museums for All.

  • Tread of Pioneers Museum

    Museum · Steamboat Springs

    Cost
    Kids $2, Adults $6, Free under 6
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    The museum is listed on the website as the Steamboat Springs History Museum. A Pioneer Christmas Story-time in the Trees is scheduled for Nov 14 at 11am.

    Open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Closed major holidays, Nov 3 and 4 for maintenance, and Nov 10 to 12 for Festival of Trees setup. During Festival of Trees, Nov 13 to 28, it is closed Sundays, Mondays and Thanksgiving.

    Admission is $6 for adults and $2 for children ages 6 to 12. Children under 6 are free. Routt County residents are free with ID.

  • Walking Mountains Science Center

    Museum · Avon

    Cost
    Paid, price not confirmed
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Walking Mountains runs the Nature Tykes early childhood program in Gypsum and a free family-friendly winter nature walk. Call 970-827-9725 for visiting hours and admission.

    Visiting hours and admission for the Avon campus are not listed on the main visit page.

  • Western Museum of Mining and Industry

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    Cost
    Kids $7, Adults $14, Free under 4
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Machinery runs during the two daily tours and is loud; gold panning and movies are included with admission.

    Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round; guided tours at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

    Child price covers ages 4 to 12; 3 and under free with a paid adult.

  • Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

    Museum · Denver

    Cost
    Paid, price not confirmed
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Aircraft hangar museum in Lowry; simulators cost extra.

    Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; hours subject to change.

    Admission is charged; prices are not listed on the hours page.

    • Stroller friendly

  • WOW! Children's Museum

    Museum · Lafayette

    Cost
    Kids $15, Adults $9, Free under 1
    Ages
    Up to 11
    Setting
    Indoor

    Tickets are good all day, so you can leave for a nap and come back; a snack area is open for packed lunches.

    Tuesday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays noon to 5 p.m. starting November 8, 2026.

    Children ages 1 to 11 $15, adults $9, infants under 1 free; $2 off each admission after 3 p.m.

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  • Centennial Village Museum

    Museum · Greeley

    Out of Season
    Cost
    Free
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor and outdoor

    Village of historic Weld County buildings with costumed interpreters, near the south entrance of Island Grove Regional Park.

    2026 summer season May 23 to August 30, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekdays for booked groups only.

    Regular admission is free; group visits and some special events charge.

    • Seasonal

  • Space Foundation Discovery Center

    Museum · Colorado Springs

    CLOSED - Until January 2027

    Cost
    Kids $7, Adults $13, Free under 4
    Ages
    All ages
    Setting
    Indoor

    Closed for renovation; reopens January 2027. Space exhibits and a planetarium-style Science On a Sphere show.

    Child price covers ages 4 to 15; 3 and under free.