Things to do with kids in Boulder, CO

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Large museum featuring dinosaur fossils, space exhibits, an IMAX theater, and a planetarium.

4.7 (18425)$$$Denver, CO

💬 1 local tip

Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

Immersive, surreal art installation with interactive rooms and a complex narrative to explore.

4.5 (18271)$$$Denver, CO

💬 1 local tip

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Expansive aviation museum featuring historic aircraft, flight simulators, and interactive space exhibits.

4.7 (6284)$$Denver, CO

💬 1 local tip

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Historical museum and park featuring exhibits on the American West, a gift shop, and scenic views.

4.7 (3000)$$Golden, CO

Mines Museum of Earth Science

Educational museum featuring extensive mineral, fossil, and geological exhibits.

4.8 (1496)FreeGolden, CO

WOW! Children's Museum

Interactive museum with hands-on exhibits focused on science, art, and imaginative play for young children.

4.5 (1147)$$Lafayette, CO

💬 7 local tips

Shelby American Collection

Museum showcasing vintage racecars and automotive memorabilia.

4.9 (615)$$Boulder, CO

Longmont Museum

Regional museum with history and art exhibits, plus interactive programs for children.

4.5 (490)$Longmont, CO

Anythink Wright Farms Library

Modern library with dedicated children's areas, maker spaces, and family programming.

4.7 (429)FreeThornton, CO

Main Library - Boulder Public Library District

Public library with a dedicated children's area, storytimes, and family resources.

4.5 (382)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 5 local tips

The Museum of Boulder

Local history museum with interactive exhibits, rotating displays, and family-friendly events.

4.4 (357)$$Boulder, CO

Anythink Huron Street Library

Community library offering children's storytimes and family resources.

4.6 (353)FreeThornton, CO

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History

Natural history museum with exhibits on dinosaurs, anthropology, and a dedicated kids' discovery zone.

4.5 (327)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 3 local tips

NSF NCAR Mesa Laboratory

Science center with interactive exhibits on weather, climate, and earth science.

4.7 (296)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 6 local tips

Fiske Planetarium

Planetarium offering immersive space shows and educational astronomy exhibits.

4.6 (293)$$Boulder, CO

💬 2 local tips

Broomfield Library

Public library with a large children's section, reading programs, and community events.

4.7 (292)FreeBroomfield, CO

Lakewood Library

Public library branch with children's books, computers, and family activities.

4.7 (265)FreeLakewood, CO

Standley Lake Library

Public library branch offering youth services and family-friendly reading spaces.

4.7 (262)FreeArvada, CO

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Art museum featuring rotating contemporary exhibits and occasional performances.

4.3 (256)$Boulder, CO

City of Longmont Public Library

Large public library with extensive children's programming and family reading areas.

4.6 (230)FreeLongmont, CO

Arvada Library

Public library branch with children's collections and community programming.

4.4 (228)FreeArvada, CO

Golden Library

Public library branch with youth services and family-friendly reading nooks.

4.5 (224)FreeGolden, CO

Cussler Museum

Private collection of vintage automobiles.

4.9 (197)$$Arvada, CO

Edgewater Library

Small public library branch with children's books and community activities.

4.7 (192)FreeEdgewater, CO

TinkerMill

Large community makerspace with tools for woodworking, metalworking, and electronics.

4.7 (177)$$Longmont, CO

Irving Street Library

Public library branch with youth programs and family reading resources.

4.6 (165)FreeWestminster, CO

Louisville Public Library

Community library with a dedicated children's wing and regular family events.

4.8 (157)FreeLouisville, CO

Lafayette Public Library

Public library with children's storytimes, reading programs, and family activities.

4.7 (145)FreeLafayette, CO

Erie Community Library

Modern library with a large children's area, maker space, and family events.

4.9 (107)FreeErie, CO

Dougherty Antique Car & Tractor Museum

Small museum featuring a collection of vintage cars and tractors.

4.6 (107)$$Longmont, CO

Denver Public Library: Woodbury Branch

Historic library branch with children's services and community programming.

4.7 (106)FreeDenver, CO

Nederland Mining Museum

Small museum detailing local mining history with tools and artifacts.

4.8 (89)$Nederland, CO

Agricultural Heritage Center

Historic farm site showcasing local agricultural history.

4.8 (85)FreeLongmont, CO

University of Colorado Art Museum

Small campus museum with rotating art exhibitions and occasional family-friendly workshops.

4.5 (74)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 4 local tips

Denver Public Library: Smiley Branch

Public library branch with children's books and community reading programs.

4.6 (61)FreeDenver, CO

George F. Reynolds Library

Public library branch with a dedicated children's section, storytimes, and family resources.

4.5 (53)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 1 local tip

NoBo Library

Public library branch featuring a children's area, reading programs, and community events.

4.5 (50)FreeBoulder, CO

💬 5 local tips

Meadows Library

Public library branch with children's collections and family-friendly reading areas.

4.5 (47)FreeBoulder, CO

Media Archaeology Lab

A hands-on museum space exploring the history of media technology with vintage devices.

4.9 (34)FreeBoulder, CO

Clear Creek Makerspace

Community workshop space with tools and equipment for creative projects and learning.

5.0 (33)$$Wheat Ridge, CO

Solid State Depot

Community-run hackerspace and makerspace for electronics and DIY projects.

4.6 (28)$$Boulder, CO

Gunbarrel Library

Small public library branch with children's books and community resources.

5.0 (27)FreeBoulder, CO

Canyon Theater - Boulder Public Library

Public theater located within the main library, hosting community events, films, and performances.

4.7 (25)FreeBoulder, CO

BLDG 61 Makerspace

Community makerspace at the library offering workshops and tools for creative projects.

5.0 (10)$Boulder, CO

Carnegie Library for Local History

Historic library branch focused on local history archives and research.

4.7 (7)FreeBoulder, CO

CU Science Discovery

STEM-focused educational programs and workshops for youth.

5.0 (6)$$Boulder, CO

💬 1 local tip

Walker Ranch Homestead Museum

Historic homestead site offering a glimpse into early ranching life.

4.8 (6)FreeBoulder, CO

Gold Hill History Museum

Small local history museum in the historic town of Gold Hill.

4.8 (6)FreeBoulder, CO

James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum

Small historic mining assay office museum.

4.8 (6)FreeBoulder, CO

CU Boulder Idea Forge

University makerspace with 3D printers and prototyping tools, open to students and some community programs.

4.8 (5)$$Boulder, CO