So much fun exploring and learning about Earth, the solar system, nature, and history! The…read morePlanetarium is a wonderful experience. Watching the presentations about the solar system makes you feel like you're right there, riding alongside the planets and floating through space. Walking through the museum, interacting with the exhibits, and learning from the stewards made the visit even more enjoyable. It was also awesome to see school groups and summer camps exploring the museum. I love that the kids have a designated place to sit and eat their lunches instead of having to use the café. There is so much to see and learn that you can easily spend hours here. It's a great way to spend the day, whether you're visiting with family, friends, or on your own. Happy Yelping!

Educational and interactive!…read more There's a large parking lot and an underground parking garage so plenty of spaces. You do need to purchase a ticket to enter so I suggest doing that ahead of time. It also gives you a timeframe to enter just so it spaces out the crowds. Did you know that there's a scavenger hunt for gnomes, I think they look more like elves though lol the list of where to find the gnomes can be found on the museums website. This was really fun because it kept me guessing on where to look next, and when we came up to exhibit that supposedly had the gnome, I got to look really close at all the details of that exhibit. There are three levels to the museum, the ground floor, the second level and the third floor. Each one is broken up into different categories. They also have a laser show going on with different songs or movies for the theme. You do need to reserve a spot online so make sure you check out the showtimes, each week is different. I went with a friend and we blocked out three hours for this. The laser show we chose was roughly 30 minutes so we ended the day with the laser show. So the museum itself only took 2 1/2 hours.

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.

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.

Fantastic find in a historic Hangar located in a now suburban Southeast Denver. The collection of…read moreaircraft was impressive from actual bombers, jets, and helicopters to a Star Wars X-Wing presented and signed by George Lucas. The historical displays on NASA and the individual aircraft were well done. The nearby Lowry Beer Garden and Rocket Ice Cream were a welcome reprieve after meandering through the exhibits.

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.

We just moved to the area and were looking for something to do. I found out Denver has many free…read moreevents. So, this is the first one we attended. I brought my 16, 5, 2 and NB. They greeted us immediately and gave us a map of the property. We had fun walking around and checking out the animals and historic buildings on site. It is wild this place is right in the middle of a neighborhood. The only issue we had was parking because we the lot is full you're out of options.

Laser shows are back! And what a great way to get started than by paying homage to the great…read moreguitar riffing master of pop, Prince. The show was fantastic. The music selection was perfect. "Let's Go Crazy", "Diamonds and Pearls", "1999", "Kiss" and of course "Purple Rain", just to name a few. I wanted to get up and dance to the strobe like laser show. I liked the integration of moving shapes along with animal, Prince and clubbing caricatures. Very family friendly. The show run time was 50 min. The only downside was the seating. Try and sit as much to the back of the auditorium if at all possible. We ended up front and had to strain our neck to view the entire wall

We went to see "Black Hole" at the planetarium. It was such a good show! We were on the edge of our…read moreseats the whole time! Next we went to the butterfly garden. When you walk in the give you a list of all of the different butterflies you can possibly see in the garden. It was fun walking around trying to identify the different varieties of butterfly. I would like to go back and enjoy another planetarium show and explore the museum!

We have been to Colorado many times and this remains one of our very favorite things to do! You…read more just can't beat panning for gold in a river stream knowing that you are actually going to find flecks of gold and we have every time! It is so much fun! This year we did the tour of the cave and it was super super interesting me as well and my kids really loved it :-) I did too! Lastly, the chipmunks. You could literally just go for the chipmunks lol! They are so super friendly and so much fun! We cannot recommend this place highly enough!

i'm going out of my way to write this review because this was such a cool experience. I did the…read more"Mother Lode" combo, which includes the main main tour, plus an additional mine tour, which to reach it that requires a quarter mile hike up a trail, and gold panning (after several tries I only found one tiny gold flake, but I got something!). Definitely bring sunscreen for the second tour, as you will be sitting outside in the sun for a little bit. It's cool and refreshing inside the mines, and they're full of history, right down to the wooden shafts that still have numbers painted on them from the miners of 1800s. You will learn about mining history and how harrowing and challenging it was, and see the actual tools they used, and how techniques developed over time. You will see shafts and tunnels you cannot explore but remain from days of old that inspire the imagination. You will also hear some silly ghost stories, and even see how UV light illuminates the rocks and minerals in the mines. Interested in history, gold, geology, or mining? Even if you aren't, take this tour anyway! It's well worth it, and the guides do a great job.

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.

At first, I thought "wow this place is small!" because it's basically one single open space with…read morevarious shopfronts sets. But then I realized the beauty of that is as a parent, I can sit and supervise without constantly chasing my child around. The place is clean and brightly lit, with lots of fun pretend play options for kiddos. Play sessions are $18.50 for 1.5 hours which goes by fast. Kids can choose a snack or juice box on the way out though which makes the transition easier. They also have a lot of craft activities (slime, beads, etc) that can be added on for an extra fee. My only note of feedback would be announcing 5 min in advance of the play session ending. When the employee announced that play time was over at the end of the session, I think it caught some of the kids off guard and a few started crying because they weren't quite ready to leave.

This is a great indoor facility for kids! It is clean, well-maintained and has many fun options for…read moretoddlers and older kids too. We took our 2 and 4 year old grandkids on a Sunday. They had a lot of fun "flying" the airplane! They also enjoyed the grocery store, vet clinic, house with dolls and much more! I highly recommend it and will bring our grandkids again!

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!

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.

Expectations blown away!!…read more We really expected this to be snoozy and a waste of time and it turned out to be absolutely the opposite. Well thought out! Amazingly detailed Fun and engaging Colorful and Campy At moments, thought provoking, trying to solve every Christmas tree pun! Well worth the $20 We went with friends. Had some drinks. Had some laughs and really enjoyed ourselves. It was busy but not crazy busy so I think their reservation system worked well. We laughed so hard a couple of times I knew we had come to the right place. I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a fun campy Christmas experience that you could do with friends or family or both!! Drinks are a tad pricey but definitely stout.