Are planes and rockets your thing? Then Wings Over The Rocky's Air & Space Museum is a must visit!…read moreGet lost here for hours learning, explore and discover close up encounters with things you may never get the opportunity to see again, that are on display here! Lots of good history and also other treasures and stories from American Hero's! I love that many of the volunteers are retired men and women that have served in the military and will recount stories from their days in the forces. This museum does have several "free" ticket days every yr. Cool fact, fun stuff for kids to do too, like ride in a little plane with wheels around in the hanger! Something for everyone at this museum.

I was here for a corporate training so a different experience…read more The staff are welcoming and were helpful in directing me where I needed to go. When we had breaks I came downstairs to the main level for the restroom. Our choices were the larger restrooms at the end of the building or the two gender neutral toward the entrance. While we were in our training, many folks with small children came through as well as school groups. As the day went on those two restrooms by the entrance went downhill. I understand this is more an issue of the general public than the staff. I did not spend time in the museum itself as this was a long day of training. I do recommend if you have interest in flight history. This is a nice museum.

Took my 6 & 7 year old daughters for their first visit to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for…read morethe Brick Planet exhibit and ended up staying for everything. From Space Odyssey to Prehistoric Journey, Gems & Minerals, Exploring Colorado History, the Mummies exhibit (so fascinating!), and of course the Discovery Zone where they could roam and just be kids -- we truly made an afternoon of it. Every staff member we encountered was so friendly and informative, which made the experience even better.

Denver has a great museum, so if you come here be sure to check it out. It's a great experience of…read moreColorado history, while also having tons of science and the exhibits that rotate in and out are great too. They have free days every so often. They tend to be packed but it's a great time, the building feels so alive with so many people. Come by and check it out, you will love it.

My last full day visiting the Denver area and I was looking to something kind of quick to do. I…read morethought this museum would fit the bill, so I came! The best part is that it has FREE Admission!! I parked out in the lot just off E. Alameda Pkwy near the front of the Aurora Municipal Center. I was kind of stumped as to where to enter the museum. I walked past the cool sculpture called "Light Of Dawn" by Rafe Ropek. If you keep walking on that sidewalk, you will find the entrance is at the far end of the building right near the gate/fence. I really wanted to see the 1913 Street Car Trolley! It is in a room all by itself. It has been immaculately restored! I like the vintage ads inside! There's lots of information about transportation, too! You can learn how Aurora started out and grew! There was a Buckingham Square Mall that opened in 1971. It had two Palace Guard mascots named Buck and Ham. It was demolished in 2007. It was rebuilt into what is now Gardens On Havana shopping center. I was fascinated to learn that there in a Mission Viejo neighborhood in Aurora. It was modeled after the Mission Viejo in Orange County, CA! In the exhibit of "Growing Home Aurora", there's an extensive collection of memorabilia! I found out that Niagara Bottling, LLC has a plant in Aurora! I wandered through the "Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Mexican Community" area. For history's sake, I should have eaten at La Cueva. It is featured in this area. The founders of the restaurant immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950's. There's an exhibit called "Tatanka: The Spirit of the Land" that has lots of beautiful Bison paintings by Arturo Garcia. On my way out, I picked up A Guide to Aurora, too! It lists landmarks and historic sites with pictures. It was great to learn about Aurora!

I've lived here for most of my life and never knew this place existed and I was at the municipal…read morecenter for Pokemon so often. The museum is free and there's a lot thats being discussed to increase visibility. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. They have such a diverse knowledge about the history of Aurora and some of Colorado so feel free to ask questions. I learned a lot about Aurora. It gets such a bad rep and is most well known for tragedies. I never knew there was such history about this city. The hit of the museum and a must see is the trolley. I wish Denver had kept the trolley running so it made it special like in San Francisco. What a wonderful piece of Colorado history at the museum. You can also walk and sit in the trolley as well. Take the time to read the ads.

Wow, my yesterday's visit to this historic park was so mesmerizing. It's because of their annual…read more(?) "Bright Nights" (originally a lantern festival.) It is said that they unveil a brand new theme each year and this year's theme appears to be focused on some Eastern cultures such as cherry blossom and bamboo forest with pandas. Not that I have been to many lights shows and yet I must say that I have never seen anything quite like this as far as my recollection is accurate. In its 12-acre land, the installations of lantern lights are everywhere. After 8:30pm or so when it's dark, the illuminations from the lanterns are glowing brighter than Las Vegas' illuminations (LOL - why am I comparing this to Las Vegas!!) According to the park's website, some of the sculptures are 23-foot tall (such as the cherry blossom gate.) It's currently open from Wednesday through Sunday until October 5th. And last night's was one of the adult-only nights where you must be 21+ to enter (I believe the next and last such night is Sept 17th. And this writing is as of late August of 2025.) I am already curious as to what the next year's theme is going to be. There is a centralized bar, some food vendors, a stage where a performer performs, and a DJ booth. Great for family time, girls' night or date night. Helpful staff were working tirelessly to assist all visitors. Although about 1,300 tickets were sold last night, it was never super jammed packed. There is still time to visit this enchanting light show. Not only for the locals but definitely one of the must-visit attractions for out-of-staters as well.

Recently went to the Bright Lights event at this park and had a wonderful experience walking around…read morethe luminous colorful tall lanterns. Every inch of the 12 acres had lights and even in the trees and bushes. So many details that it seemed realistic. Many of the lanterns were interactive such as stationary bikes or cranks to power the lights to glow even brighter. The staff were friendly and happy to help. This event is for young and old and I highly recommend going!

We've gone to all the iterations of Camp Christmas: the first one at Stanley, outdoors in Lakewood,…read moreeven the virtual COVID one. This year's is smaller as expected but brings just as much spirit (and puns). It's great that they spread out a bunch of stuff throughout Stanley Marketplace but it's definitely worth it to pay for the Express experience as well, really cool stuff you can only see there. Some of which I definitely recognize from past iterations but also many new creations.

Always enjoy a trip over to Stanley Marketplace. Great stores and restaurants and fun to see them…read moredressed up a little bit for the holidays. We came for the return of Camp Christmas as it is one of our favorite holiday traditions. There was a couple of fun installations to view as well as the walk through experience. We had fun but were a little disappointed this year as everything felt on much smaller scale than usual. More of a sprinkle of Christmas fun rather than the usual Christmas extravaganza we've come to know and love from Camp Christmas. Still fun but a bit underwhelming. We were also disappointed to see some of our favorites from years past missing like the scavenger hunt and music playlists for different times of day. Also a bit disappointed that they are charging the same price for adults and children in the walk through experience. Hope that next year Camp Christmas will be back in full form.

Ok, so I've passed by here a few times and really wanted to check it out…read more I finally got to go and loved it. First, it's so much bigger than it looks from the outside. They have over 25 scenes, and they are all so fun. Even my kids loved taking pics in all of the props and scenes. This place is great for the whole family or a fun group of friends. I loved the Colorado specific scenes like Larimer Street. I also loved the swings and bathtub. Definitely bring a charged phone to enjoy this place. They have tripods and selfie sticks you can use. We laughed so hard as we moved from scene to scene. Check this place out ASAP!

Great educational experience. Recommend if driving from Colorado Springs, take the scenic route…read morethrough woodland park using SH-67.

We toured the Phoenix Mine and the new Dark Mine with the Mother Lode ticket, and we HIGHLY…read morerecommend this experience. Our guides, Carter and Freddy, were extremely knowledgeable and made the tours fun, as well. The Dark tour has things you can't see anywhere else in the country. So cool!

A great historic museum showcases the famous Molly Brown, the history of Denver and the women's…read moresuffrage movement. Every holiday season, a holiday tea is put on. Tickets can be purchased online and since there are only a few dates for the tea, hop online to get your reservation. It is clear the museum staff takes great pride in keeping the unsinkable Molly Brown's history alive. After the tea, you get to take a self-guided tour around the house. Each room has a specific theme based on how the room was used when Brown resided here. The tea itself was nice. Served on the third floor of the house, there is one tea served- a blend of black and oolong- which happened to be one of Brown's favorites. Just a cube of sugar and a splash of cream is all you need. The tea is accompanied by some yummy nibbles too. The chicken salad tea sandwich was the clear winner. Thanks to the staff at the Molly Brown house for all their hard work to decorate the house for Christmas and putting on tea service. All year long they are the ones responsible for keeping Brown's legacy alive for future generations.

I went here for the first time yesterday and had a wonderful time! First off I was stoked that this…read moreplace was on the list of Denver/Colorado in general, list of museums that are heavily discounted if you present your SNAP card, so our tickets were only three dollars each!! What a bargain! And then the actually museum itself is just lovely, and the staff were incredibly warm and more than happy to answer any questions we had!

An interesting and educational look into the history and journey of the art of the Jewish people…read more As we walked in we were greeted by Penny, who did a good job on explaining the beginning and 4,000 year art history of the Jewish people that was prominently displayed. Even though this was a small building, the space was well utilized and the exhibits were very well organized. Anybody that enjoys both art and history will enjoy this place.

I wholeheartedly concur with Ilona F.'s review of the "Gathering Sparks" exhibit. The artwork and…read morethe artifacts are super cool and the exhibit was thoroughly informative about Jewish history, daily life, and yearly celebrations. I particularly enjoyed the portion about the Jewish migration to Colorado and the Jewish-owned businesses established way back then that are still around today. In addition to the viewing the exhibit, we celebrated World Kugel Day out in the museum's yard. If you've never had kugel (we hadn't), it's a sort of noodle casserole that can be savory or sweet. We sampled most all of the varieties entered into the kugel tasting contest. One of the kugel bakers was none other than Daniel Asher, Executive Chef of Linger and Root Down Restaurants. I was excited to try his Thai Coconut Curry Kugel with Roasted Peach-Sriracha Jam. It was quite tasty, but not my favorite. I liked the winning kugel better: Artichoke & Brie Kugel created by Debbie Foster. We also enjoyed some free frozen yogurt and sorbet from Menchie's, watched some artists paint, and heard some live music courtesy of Rocky Mountain Jewgrass. The Mizel Museum is an unexpected and delightful part of a quiet residential neighborhood. I'm pleased that it's within walking distance of my home. I hope you'll plan to drop by sometime and learn something new.

I'm sure others have commented this, but this plan is only open Friday and Saturday until 2pm, so…read moreplan your visit accordingly! I flew into Denver Saturday morning and this was the first stop that I made. I didn't make a reservation as the last time I had checked they were not fully booked, and I also wasn't sure about any flight delays. Admission is $17 for adults. The staff working were incredibly knowledgeable and the history of the museum and it was a joy to listen to them and read more at the different exhibits. When my friend and I went, we were the only two there. I truly feel like this is a hidden gem to go and learn more about history. My friend has lived in Denver her entire life and she learned a lot!

Worth a visit!…read more Interested in learning more about Black Americans and there journey west, post civil war? This is the place for you. I was visiting Denver and really glad I made this my last stop on my trip. Located in a historical home turned museum. Created by Paul Stewart who had a passion for collecting artifacts, photos & researching at libraries about the people that lived in this area. Such as Five Points a thriving Black community. Topics include, Black cowboys, that were vital to the area, Buffalo Soliders, Dr. Justina Ford and several other medical professionals that provided community health to those in need because they were unable to seek care at white establishments. The day I visited, I was greeted by Daphne, with a beautiful smile, and she gave some insight about the museum. She offered hand outs as well. Cost is $15 dollars entrance. And that's a steal to learn more about American history, not just Black history. It's a small place, but packs a lot of knowledge & history in a small space. You can really take your time and ask questions after if you like. Max it will take a 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy the museum, I did it in 30 minutes. You can go online to specify a time of your visit. I wasn't able to pay online, but Daphne ensures they are working on that. There's even book nook for purchases if so inclined.