What You Can Expect When You Visit: Fun!

 

The "Discovery Zone" is bursting with activities that help build a strong foundation of science skills in young children as they look, ask, discover, make and share. Here are a few things to keep in mind.

  • Keep all food outside the gallery.
  • Make sure your drink has a lid.
  • Leave your shoes on.
  • We recommend bringing a change of clothes for young children due to the fact they will get wet in Water Way.
  • Children are expected to enter with and stay close to our grown-ups. Adults and children are expected to stay together and encouraged to play together.

School Groups & Field Trips

  • The "Discovery Zone" is designed for families and school groups 2nd grade and younger.
  • Older school groups, please check out other hands-on experiences in "Space Odyssey" and "Expedition Health" ®.
Water Way Found Inside the Discovery Zone
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Water Way Found Inside the Discovery Zone

How can I have fun?

 

  • Free hugs every day from our Parasaurolophus
  • Wet clothes as you splash in the Colorado-themed Water Way
  • Giggles and joy when you act and play among the clouds in Up, Up and Away
  • Brain-stretches with each thing you build and engineer in the Construction Corner
  • A hideaway for our youngest scientists to explore in the Big Backyard
  • Tasty moments with every experiment you sample from the menu in the Science Kitchen

 

Cleaning Schedule

 

The "Discovery Zone" will close at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesdays for cleaning and maintenance on the Water Way.

The "Discovery Zone" is closed for 20-minute cleanings at the following times each day:

  • 10:40 - 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:40 - 1:00 p.m.
  • 2:40 - 3:00 p.m.
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More Activities for Your Young Scientist

 

Our youngest guests also enjoy these areas of the Museum:

  • Tykes Peak, "Expedition Health" ®, Level 2: Get moving and play on a climbing log and slide.
  • Wildlife Halls, Levels 2 & 3: Count baby animals, hunt for colors, and get up close to kid-sized statues of black bear cubs and a fur seal pup in Bears and Sea Mammals Hall.
  • "Space Odyssey", Level 1: Budding space enthusiasts will love exploring our interactive Astro Tots section of "Space Odyssey"! 
  • Scavenger Hunt, search for elves, animals, and more throughout the Museum!