Free headphones and wiggle cushions at the Information Desk, free parking, and sensory friendly films with the lights up and the sound down. Two film dates this fall, and a museum that names its loud halls.
“the Museum has wiggle cushions and noise-reducing headphones, which may be checked out at no charge from the Information Desk, first come, first served.”
Sensory Friendly films: “2D 45-minute films with increased lighting and reduced sound levels to create a comfortable experience for all. Quiet spaces are available for attendees of these shows, and guests are welcome to move, dance, clap and talk during the film.”
The museum doesn't say when it's calmer. The next sensory friendly film is Sat Nov 7 at 10:30 am. Buy tickets on the museum's Sturm Theater tickets page, under Horse Power 2D (Sensory Friendly).
Free days and nights bring the biggest crowds: Sat Nov 7 from 5 to 10 pm, Mon Nov 16 and Sun Jan 10 2027. The theater still needs its own ticket on those days. One thing that can throw you off: the museum uses Infinity Theater, Sturm Theater and Sturm Infinity Theater for the same giant screen theater.
Edge of the Wild, Level 2 (“Hear a bull elk bugling and bison, mountain lion, prairie dog, and mule deer calls.”)not stated
Explore Colorado, Level 3 (“Hear birds and other animal sounds.”)not stated
Prehistoric Journey, Level 3 (“Hear realistic animal sounds as you walk through life-size prehistoric environments.”)not stated
Quieter
Quiet spaces for sensory friendly film guests; ask at the theater where they arequiet zone
Caregivers' Room, inside the all-gender restroom in Gems and Minerals, Level 1quiet zone
Admission: $27.95 adults, $20.95 youth 3 to 18, $23.95 seniors 65+. Sturm Theater add-on +$8 adults, +$6 youth and seniors through Dec 31 2026. Buy ahead online; to reschedule, call 303.370.6000 at least 24 hours before.
“Museum admission is required for all Sturm Theater shows, in addition to your timed ticket.” Guests at the last show of the day do not need museum admission.
Accessible parking is near the main entrance and in the underground garage (enter at the west side of the north lot). RTD buses #20 and #40 stop nearby.
Wheelchairs are free to check out, and strollers can be checked out too, at the Information Desk on Level 1, across from the gift shop, first come, first served; they can't be reserved. Lockers are free.
All-gender restrooms are on every level. The Caregivers' Room is inside the all-gender restroom in Gems and Minerals on Level 1, with an armchair, sink and outlet.
In the Infinity Theater, closed captioning devices are free (ask an usher 20 minutes before) and there is a Hearing Loop.
Discovery Zone on Level 2 is a space for kids under 8 and their families.
Questions: guestservices@dmns.org or 303.370.6000, 9 am to 5 pm daily.
