Children's Museums
Buell Children's Museum
📍 210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- Children of all ages
- Size
- 12,000 square feet, two-level facility
- Focus
- STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) with fully hands-on exhibits
- Admission
- Members free; Adults $12; Children $10; Military/Seniors $10
- Hours
- Tue-Sat 10AM-5PM; Sun 12PM-4PM
- Recognition
- Voted 'Best Museum in Pueblo' for over a decade
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a comprehensive STEAM learning environment with interactive exhibits including electricity circuits, hologram making, wind tunnel testing, and stop-motion movie creation capabilities
- Staff members provide personalized learning support to adults visiting with young children, offering answers and explanations to enhance educational outcomes, plus take-home resources to extend learning beyond the museum visit
- The museum offers a Summer Arts Academy program running June 2 through August 15 with week-long art classes, providing structured extended learning opportunities during summer break
- Regular programming includes Friday Storytimes at 11AM and interactive Toddler Rock classes on Tuesdays, demonstrating a commitment to age-specific programming for diverse developmental stages
💬 What Visitors Say
- Staff members like India, Lynn, and the painting area team are exceptionally engaged with children—ask for their help with art projects and crafts, as they actively coach kids in skills while making them feel welcome
- Visit on Fridays at 11AM for Storytimes or Tuesdays for Toddler Rock interactive classes to combine free programming with hands-on exhibits, maximizing educational value in a single visit
- Membership pays for itself quickly—at $12 for adults and $10 for children per visit, a family membership breaks even in just 2-3 visits and provides unlimited free admission for repeat visitors who love the museum
- Take advantage of the take-home resources provided by staff to extend learning beyond your visit—staff are trained to give adults all the answers needed to support their child's learning at home
- Plan 2-3 hours minimum for a full experience covering multiple exhibits (STEAM lab, Artrageous, Under the Sea, Buell Village)—visitors report children wanting to return frequently, indicating substantial content depth
About Buell Children's Museum
Whimsical children's museum featuring interactive exhibitions on art, science & history.
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