Things To Do in Jefferson Park
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park
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Things to Know
Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park is a world-class museum with an expansive newly renovated playground known for its innovative water features and bighorn sheep play structure, located in City Park.
The combination of excellent museum exhibits (dinosaurs, mummies, bone collections) and a brilliantly designed outdoor playground with water features and climbing structures makes this a full-day destination for families of all ages.
- ✓The new playground is masterfully integrated into the landscape with a meandering stream, log bridges, rock hopping, and a stunning bighorn sheep climbing structure at the hilltop
- ✓Museum exhibits including dinosaurs, real mummies, and bone displays engage kids and adults alike
- ✓The playground has hidden nooks, benches, and picnic spots scattered throughout the natural setting, perfect for relaxation and imaginative play
- ✓Great for young children with dedicated exploration areas and age-appropriate activities
- ⚠Some automatic sinks and paper towel dispensers throughout the museum have recognition issues
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsBrett Stakelin
a year ago
Amazing upgrade to this side of City Park. The playground is spread throughout a large area, crisscrossing a meandering stream with log bridges and rocks to hop across. The stream starts off with a waterfall and a sand play area and winds past various climbing structures and swings. The way it is built into the established landscape makes it feel like it has been here forever. The crown jewel of the park is the bighorn sheep play structure at the top of the hill. It’s incredible. Fun to climb and just cool to look at.
John Fischer
3 months ago
This was a lovely museum that felt very free and open to do whatever you like. If I had one complaint there was something wrong with many of the sinks and paper towel ability to recognize hands in front of them, but that's a very minor note. Going to see the bone exhibits and real mummies were awesome!
L Ruth
a year ago
I was pleasantly surprised by the new park/playground. The play structures are spread out amongst beautiful logs, trees, benches and water play. Truly well planned and lovely. So many hidden nooks that are perfect for a picnic or imaginary play.
S W
a year ago
I don’t think anyone has updated with new photos but the new park here is amazing. Lots to see and explore. Water feature! Super interesting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park worth it in Jefferson Park?
The combination of excellent museum exhibits (dinosaurs, mummies, bone collections) and a brilliantly designed outdoor playground with water features and climbing structures makes this a full-day destination for families of all ages. Known for: world-class museum meets epic playground adventure.
What do visitors love about Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park?
The new playground is masterfully integrated into the landscape with a meandering stream, log bridges, rock hopping, and a stunning bighorn sheep climbing structure at the hilltop Museum exhibits including dinosaurs, real mummies, and bone displays engage kids and adults alike The playground has hidden nooks, benches, and picnic spots scattered throughout the natural setting, perfect for relaxation and imaginative play Great for young children with dedicated exploration areas and age-appropriate activities
Is there anything to know before visiting Denver Museum of Nature and Science Park?
Some automatic sinks and paper towel dispensers throughout the museum have recognition issues
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