Children explore the world around them when they’re young, absorbing everything from each second. And where better to grow and expand these thoughts than in a museum? Museums provide opportunities for children to learn about history, art, and culture—all things that shape society today.
But, let’s face it, some museums are just dull displays of artifacts behind glass. This kind of environment isn’t exactly helpful for keeping kids interested.
The fantastic museums for kids in Colorado Springs are among the different types of places out there: some offer interactive displays, others offer outdoor exploration, dinosaurs, or other objects from the past.
Make sure to take a look at Kid City Guide’s top picks for museums to visit with kids in Colorado Springs:
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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.2
420 S 14th St, Burlington, CO 80807, USA
Old Town Museum Complex
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's Central Plains, Old Town Museum offers a window into the lives of early Colorado settlers.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
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!5
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.6
201 S Fairview St, Woodland Park, CO 80863, USA
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
Dinosaur lovers young and old will love the display of dinosaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles, pterosaurs and fish of North America's late Cretaceous period. The collection of fossils is displayed alongside vibrant graphics and life-restoration sculptures to bring history to life at this marvelous museum.7
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.8
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!9
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."10
550 Jurassic Ct, Fruita, CO 81521, USA
Dinosaur Journey
Part of the Museums of Western Colorado, Dinosaur Journey in Fruita is a Paleontological and Geological museum highlighting fossils and dinosaurs from the region.11
E. 40, 4545 US-40, Dinosaur, CO 81610, USA
Dinosaur National Monument
Get out of town and visit this historic site where dinosaurs once roamed. Spanning 210,000 acres and located within the states of Colorado and Utah, you can view fossils embedded in the rocks, petroglyphs from early cultures and the site of homesteaders and outlaws. Dinosaur has something for everyone with scientific discoveries, tales of adventure, historical significance and beautiful scenery.12
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.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
The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum
Explore this museum dedicated entirely to numismatics - the study or collection of coins, paper currency and medals. The museum explores money and it's role in art, history and science. You can view rare coins and see how money was made from the early 1500s to 1800s.15
400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
Ghost Town Museum
True preservation of Colorado's western past.16
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.If you want more cool options of kid-friendly museums in the Centennial State, take a look at our Colorado Museum Guide for Kids and Families!
