Stimulate curious little minds at this pioneering museum – a deeply rewarding experience for both adults and children.
For anyone travelling with children, a visit to the Children’s Museum of Denver is an absolute must. Situated in the Central Platte Valley, it’s within easy reach of the city centre and is a great option for an educational and fun day trip. The ethos of this museum is to promote understanding and education through child-centred activities. This is evident from the range of thoughtfully designed playscapes that aim to foster hands-on development, social and emotional growth, sensory awareness, language and cognitive development.From the minute you glimpse the brightly coloured exterior, you know you are in a place that nurtures creativity and exploration. Primarily geared toward children from newborns up to the age of eight, the objective is to encourage interactive exploration, social skills, sensory awareness as well as language and cognitive development through play.Focussing on newborns up to the age of four, The Center For the Young Child is a unique area where parents can gently interact with their very little ones as they creep, wriggle and crawl through a pretend pond, meadow, grove and village. In this space, babies learn to fine tune their motor and sensory skills with soft toys, mobiles, magnets and mirrors.The ever-popular Fire Station No. 1 is a fire safety exhibit that uses a real Denver Fire Department truck. Children dress up as fire fighters, sound the siren, and learn how to prevent fires and call for help. Watch them squeal in delight as they clamber over the truck, grapple with the hose, climb stairs and slide down the pole.My Market is a child-size supermarket full of colourful produce such as fruit, vegetables, bread and milk. Armed with a shopping trolley and a bag, youngsters are encouraged to choose their own healthy food and pay for it at the till. The focus here is on problem-solving, measuring and role-play that imitates real-life experience.When their little bellies are starting to rumble, pop into the Eat Street Café and pick up a tasty treat. Offering healthy salads, wraps and pastas, the emphasis is on making good food choices – something all parents will want to encourage!
