We all agree that the best way for kids to learn is by having fun and being involved with what they’re seeing. Learning can be a blast at any of these amazing places in Colorado Springs! From museums to zoos and lots more options, take a look at Kid City Guide’s list of our top picks for kid-friendly educational places in Colorado Springs!
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4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, USA
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs offers much more than just looking at animals. Here, you learn about animal conservation and the habitats from which they come from.2
4425 Arrowswest Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907, USA
Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation Discovery Center is the perfect place for curious explorers of all ages. Whether you have an hour or an afternoon, you can have a great time learning about space, science and technology in this interactive destination. Your child will grow in their STEM foundation while learning about space exploration, development and utilization.3
1805 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
Explore this registered National Natural Landmark paradise located in Colorado Springs!4
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80926, USA
May Natural History Museum
Come visit over 7000 species of beautiful butterflies, moths, bizarre beetles, giant spiders, deadly scorpions and more at the May Natural History Museum known as the "Bug Museum."5
210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
Buell Children's Museum
Come visit one of the best children's museums for art in the nation and the place for innovative, hands-on exhibits in arts, science and history. This museum is designed for everyone ages 1 to 101!6
3455 Nuckolls Ave, Pueblo, CO 81005, USA
Pueblo Zoo
The Pueblo Zoo, nestled within the 25-acre expanse of Pueblo City Park and accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, offers a rich tapestry of wildlife with over 500 animals spanning more than a hundred species from around the globe.7
5200 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA
Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center
The mission of the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center is to promote environmental stewardship and population health through nature education, wildlife rehabilitation, and outdoor recreation.8
400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Ghost Town Museum
True preservation of Colorado's western past.9
612 Royal Gorge Blvd, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center
Located in the Cañon City, CO Municipal Building, the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center is home to exhibits highlighting and preserving the history of Fremont County and the surrounding region.10
7075 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80923, USA
Play Street Museum
Play Street Museum is an educational and interactive play space for the little ones!11
Ent Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80914, USA
Peterson Air and Space Museum
One of 12 US Air Force field museums, the Peterson Museum's mission is to preserve and portray the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Space Force Base.12
10 Cliff Rd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
This cool place for learning and fun is only 5 miles west of Colorado Springs. You get to see the special buildings made by the ancient Anasazi and check out two museums full of interesting displays.13
200 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum
This 60,000 square-foot Museum is dedicated to US Olympic and Paralympic athletes and their stories. The Museum showcases stories from the Winter Games and Summer Games and both team and individual sports.14
818 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA
