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CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC

EIN 84-0658142
Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth
Mission

The mission of the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible
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About CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF DENVER INC

The Children’s Museum of Denver (legal name: Children’s Museum of Denver, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit learning institute founded in 1973 that operates the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus in Denver, Colorado. The museum provides hands-on, play-based exhibits, daily programming, and special events designed to support early learning and caregiver-child engagement. The Museum serves the metro‑Denver community through year‑round exhibits (including indoor galleries and the outdoor Joy Park/Adventure Forest), targeted early-learning programs, partnerships with schools and community groups, and ongoing public events. In recent years the institution has reported high annual visitation, continued exhibit development, and organizational changes to strengthen leadership and community programming.

Notable achievements

High annual visitation

The museum reported serving nearly 330,000 children and grown-ups in a recent year, demonstrating significant community reach and family engagement.

Marsico Campus exhibit expansion

Completed major exhibit and campus enhancements including outdoor Joy Park/Adventure Forest and refreshed hands‑on galleries to broaden play-based learning opportunities.

Recent leadership model update

Implemented a new senior leadership approach (dual/co‑CEO model) to support strategic growth, operations, and community partnerships.

At a glance

Total assets
$30.3M
Annual revenue
$12.5M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
84-0658142
Location
Denver, CO
Website
www.mychildsmuseum.org
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Tier II member of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), indicating regional public funding partnership and cultural sector standing.
Member of the Association of Children's Museums and participant in national reciprocal museum networks.
Regularly covered and cited by local media for museum expansions, new exhibits, and community programs; listed in national nonprofit databases and charity evaluators.

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