Best Important Museums In Denver Near Me

4worldlovers: The theater includes a new lobby entrance with immersive finishes, an impressive new laser projector and sound system, new audio and visual accessibility features, enhanced programming and much more.

The Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science launches the second season of its award-winning podcast, Water Under Pressure, which investigates the true cost of Colorado’s water.


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The Martin Building is now home to a brand new dining experience, The Ponti. Open daily for lunch and for dinner on Tuesday evenings, The Ponti combines art with dining, presenting a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu with high standards of sustainability.

Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, a sneak peek at the menu, and more.

4worldlovers: Transport yourself to a different time and place. Our exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with historic aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia and explore the future of aviation and space through immersive events and realistic flight simulators.

Get the inside info on everything in our museum. Schedule a personalized tour that educates and entertains.

Experience the same full-length tour that is available on-site using Zoom video conference software.

Use our maps and suggested itineraries to explore the museum at your own pace.

4worldlovers: Artifacts, stories, and art intermingle at the History Colorado Center to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences with interactive elements in the majority of the more than fifteen exhibits, that span four floors and capture the spirit of the Centennial State.

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Margaret Brown may be best known as a survivor of the Titanic, but she was so much more. Hear her incredible story as you tour her home with one of our knowledgeable guides. Learn about her family and the integral roles they played in her life, most especially that of husband J.J. Brown. Mother, wife, philanthropist, suffragist, actress–Margaret Brown’s story is so much bigger than anything you’ve seen in the movies.

Join us for a Girl Scout Cream Tea! Enjoy a special self-guided tour of the house followed by lite tea. Perfect for scouts looking to complete part of the “Playing the Past” badge. Scouts will receive a special Molly Brown House Museum patch.

Imagine it is 1:20 am on April 15, 1912. You are locked in the bowels of the ship with your fellow 3rd class passengers as the Titanic begins its descent into the ocean. Can you solve the puzzles to travel from deck to deck and get on a lifeboat before the ship becomes fully submerged?

Check out our 360 TourScape Virtual Tour that will take you through the home of the Unsinkable Margaret “Molly” Brown. You’ll be able to explore the Brown’s home room-by-room, and click on objects and images for the in depth story.

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The Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Money Museum is currently closed till 2024 for visitors and tours during construction. Check out our online exhibitions to learn more about the Federal Reserve and the history of coin and currency around the world.


Location: Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City


The Money Museum is located next to the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. Metered street parking is located near the entrance on Curtis Street, or public garages can be found nearby on 16th and Champa Street.


We strive to offer the best experience for all our guests. View the Money Museum Accessibility Guide to view information about parking, entrance, screening, etc. For questions about any of our accessibility services, contact us at 816-881-2683 or DVMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org


Contact the Money Museum staff at 816-881-2683 or email: DVMoneyMuseum@kc.frb.org


Required for guests 18+. U.S. residents- state issued ID or passport. International guests- a valid passport


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4worldlovers: The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 800 artifacts relating to historical transportation. It began 67 years ago with a single 1921 Kissel, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Today it includes not just vehicles, but also buggies, motorcycles, steam locomotives, aircraft, carriages, rail equipment, fire apparatus, public transportation, sleighs, bicycles, toys & diecast models, vintage apparel and much, much more!


Our collection highlights include: Union Pacific 'Big Boy' Steam Locomotive #4005, Amelia Earhart's 1923 Kissel 'Gold Bug', Forney Locomotive, Colorado & Southern Caboose, 1923 Hispano-Suiza, 1913-53 Indian Motocycle Collection, Denver & Rio Grande Dining Car, Stutz Fire Engine, 1888 Denver Cable Car, 1923 Case Steam Tractor, 1817 Draisenne Bicycle, 500 Piece Matchbox Collection, and more!

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.

No bags or purses will be allowed. This includes backpacks and purses, Lockers are available.

Flint is back! He is doing a 4 part series on his books about WWII.

Kicking off with ""Turbulence before take off"" The untold story of how Marlon Green defied an entrenched,

In an effort to improve equity in cycling and transportation, the Annual Bike Giveaway event gives bikes, helmets, locks and accessories to adults and children in need. In August 2021, our partners got together at the Valdez-Perry Branch Library to generate interest and share resources with the community on bike repair, bike paths, local bike libraries and more! Thanks to supporters and partners, we gave away a total of 83 bikes and fixed up 10 bikes for community members at the annual event. To keep this initiative going, the Forney is continuing to accept donations all year round.

We are looking for volunteers and sponsors to help grow this event to serve more Denver communities.

4worldlovers: Join us Friday, February 24 for the opening of Breakthroughs: A Celebration of RedLine at 15, a collaboration with RedLine Contemporary Art Center to celebrate RedLine's fifteen years of artist residences, education, and community engagement.

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MCA Denver is awarding a $20,000 college scholarship to a graduating high school senior who demonstrates innovation, creativity, fearlessness, and a willingness to risk failure in the pursuit of something new.

Read: Community Spotlight: Meet Carrie Baird, Culinary Director & Executive Chef from the Culinary Creative Group and Featured Chef of MCA Denver's Dinner Society

4worldlovers: The Center for Colorado Women’s History focuses on scholarship, research, lectures, tours and exhibits that expand the understanding and collective memory of the history of women in Colorado. Most importantly, the Center connects local stories to the broader stories of women’s history worldwide.

The historic house has been the home to inspiring women since 1883. It has been beautifully restored to the era of 1912-1924 and is furnished with the family's original belongings. Guided house tours weave together the stories of the many women, such as Anne Evans, who lived and worked in the home and the impact of the families on early Denver.

Take your students back in time to 1918 Denver when World War I, the Spanish Flu, and Women’s Suffrage dominated the newspaper headlines. In the 1918 field trip, students explore these themes and everyday life in 1918 Denver with our historically preserved house museum. Students navigate historic spaces with inquiry-based exploration, investigate related primary sources, see demonstrations of everyday hands-on artifacts and learn about the biographies of the historic residents. While this program is designed for students in grades 2nd through 5th, 1918 can be tailored for students of all ages.

4worldlovers: Reservations are no longer available; Museum entry is first-come, first-served. Hooray for more flexibility, and more FUN!