Summer of JOY at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
May 1 - September 1
Adventure Forest, open May 1
Adventure Forest opens May 1, plus the return of Joy Park Free Nights.
On Thursday, May 1, Adventure Forest, the Children’s Museum’s iconic 500 ft.-long climbing course and immersive art installation, opens for the season. Kids can rope swing over obstacles, conquer glass and log bridges, shoot down a 70 ft.-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver 90 feet in the air from the tippy-top lookout! Adventure Forest isn’t just for climbing, it’s also an immersive art installation brought to life by artist Wes Bruce. Inspired by the interconnectedness of the natural world and humankind, the story of Adventure Forest’s Council of Creatures is told throughout the structure and creates a rich, visually stunning environment for curiosity, discovery and wonder.
Joy Park water features, open May 1
Get ready for a splish-splashing good time outside in Joy Park! Starting May 1, the water features are on for the season.
- Race boats down the river
- Relax in the Adirondack chairs and dip your toes in the stream
- See how high you can blast The Geyser in the air and try to outrun the falling water (or don’t!)
- Cool off in the spray of The Twisted Mister
Deep in the heart of the Children’s Museum, there is a world where nothing is quite as it seems. If you dare to grab a lantern and step through the threshold, you will find yourself in a realm full of curious creatures and unexpected environments that children can jump, climb on and interact with.
You’ve entered Catawampus, the new Gallery Uno installation, which opens to the public May 13!