Celebrate the Day of the Child

Celebrate the Day of the Child with the Mexican Cultural Center at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Sunday, April 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.!  In addition to FREE general admission for all visitors, the celebration will include special performances, music, and activities for the entire family. 

Special thanks to the Mexican Cultural Center for their partnership.

Día del Niño celebrates all children. 

Countries around the world have honored kids with a special day for nearly 100 years. The United Nations established the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1990. This document declares that kids have a right to health, well-being, and happiness, and that they should be protected from physical or emotional harm. More than 190 countries have signed the treaty, defending children’s rights all over the world.  

In many parts of the United States, Día del Niño is observed on April 30 to coincide with Mexico’s celebration.

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Special Deals

Día del Niño guests can enjoy 50% off admission to the temporary exhibition "Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep" and 50% off admission to Gates Planetarium showings throughout the day.  Our temporary exhibition “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia” will be free with admission. 

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Parking

Limited free parking is available at the Museum in the underground parking garage. Alternative transportation is highly encouraged. Please carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation. 

Construction work will be taking place on the east side of the building. Please enter the parking lot through 23rd Avenue. 

Please do not park in the neighborhood across from the park. The Museum strives to be a good neighbor and we wish to reduce impact to those we share space with. 

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Tickets

No need to reserve a Museum general admission ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions!

Enjoy 50% off additional Museum experiences all day:

  • 50% Off admission to the temporary exhibition "Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep" 
  • 50% Off admission to Gates Planetarium Shows throughout the day 

Buy your tickets in advance on our website or through the eCARD app, available in the app store. Tickets can also be purchased at the Museum at the ticketing desk located at the North Entrance or any ticketing kiosk throughout the Museum.

The Infinity Theater will be closed for construction during this time.

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Gates Planetarium Schedule (50% Off)

  • 10 a.m. One World One Sky 
  • 10:30 a.m. Destination Solar System 
  • 11:15 a.m. Great Solar System Adventure 
  • 11:45 a.m. Black Holes 
  • 12:20 p.m. Great Solar System Adventure 
  • 12:55 p.m. Black Holes 
  • 1:30 p.m. Great Solar System Adventure 
  • 2 p.m. Destination Solar System 
  • 2:45 p.m. Dynamic Earth (En Español) 
  • 3:15 p.m. Great Solar System Adventure 
  • 3:45 p.m. Black Holes (En Español) 
  • 4:15 p.m. Beyonce (NOT 50% off) 
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