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.

family walking through "Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia"

Special Día del Niño Deals

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

Girl smiling

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. 

Children at museum

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!

Special Día del Niño Deals:

  • Enjoy 50% off admission to Gates Planetarium shows throughout the day.
  • Explore "Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia" for FREE.

Buy tickets for additional experiences (Gates Planetarium and the temporary exhibition "Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep") 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. Sesame Street - 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. Laser Fantasy: Movie Magic 

12:55 p.m. Black Holes 

1:30 p.m. Laser Fantasy: Movie Magic 

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. Laser Fantasy: Beyoncé (NOT 50% off)

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Día del Niño special performance

Special Performances

We’re very excited to provide a diverse lineup of engaging cultural and educational performances and demonstrations throughout the day including folkloric dances from Mexico, and a liquid nitrogen demonstration! 

Pinwheel Stage: Southeast Atrium   

10 a.m. Sub Zero Science – Liquid Nitrogen 

11 a.m. Sub Zero Science – Liquid Nitrogen 

12 p.m. Qhashwa Peru USA – Peruvian Dance 

12:30 p.m. RMPBS: Special Guest Daniel Tiger 

1 p.m. Ballet Folclórico Sangre De México – Chipas, Colima, Jalisco Folkore Dance 

1:45 p.m. Spirit of Cambodia – Cambodian Ballet & Khmer Folkdance 

2:15 p.m. RMPBS: Special Guest Daniel Tiger

3 p.m. Victoria Salazar - Singer 

4 p.m. ArtistiCO – Mexican Folklore, Classical Ballet, Latin Rhythms Dance 

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Special Menu

We are very excited to offer a special selection of treats at the T-Rex Café and Grab & Go Deli. 

  • Agua Frescas - various types 
  • Stuffed Conchas (filled with ice cream - whipped cream - berries) 
  • Churros with Dulce de Leche  
  • Pozole 
  • Elotes 
  • Tamales 
  • Flan 
  • Tres Leches

Thank You to the Mexican Cultural Center!

The Mexican Cultural Center is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, established in April 1992.The Mexican Cultural Center’s mission is to promote the Mexican Culture in the State of Colorado. The Mexican Cultural Center is dedicated to conveying the richness of Mexican culture through arts and education and working in collaboration with other institutions in the State to enhance the effectiveness of its programs and have a greater impact within the community. 

A special thanks to the sponsors of the Mexican Cultural Center

SCFD 

Donate Life Colorado 

United Way 

CBS Colorado 

Bonfils Station Foundation 

Denver Office on Aging 

Aurora Public Schools 

RMPBS 

Scholars United 

US Banks 

Denver Health 

RTD 

Denver Center for the Performing Arts 

City & County of Denver 

Donor Alliance 

Chevron 

Risas Dental 

Huntington Bank 

Colorado Housing & Finance Authority 

Telemundo 

Denver Water 

Girl Scouts 

Vive Wellness 

Crea Results 

Quantum Fiber

Active Media Site Disclosure

Please be aware that Día del Niño at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an active media day and site. Photographers and media crews may be present taking photos and recording footage. If you do not feel comfortable having your photograph taken, please inform the photographer directly. By entering the museum premises, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded for communication, promotional and media purposes.