Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys

Museum Museum exhibiting miniatures, dolls, and historic toys

The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys exhibits historic dollhouses, scale furniture and toy collections, tracing changes in play and material culture across decades.

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Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
1880 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206, United States
39.7458, -104.9608
Thu-Sat 11am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, closed Mon-Wed
Adults $7, Children (6-12) $5, under 6 free

How to Get to Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys #

Located in Denver’s Baker neighborhood near Gaylord Street. From downtown Denver, take a short drive or a 15-25 minute public-transit ride; limited on-street parking is available around the museum.

Tips for Visiting Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys #

  • Arrive when the museum opens to avoid school-group crowds and to see the miniature rooms in calmer light.
  • Allow time to read exhibit labels - the shoebox-sized scenes are full of tiny maker signatures and period details.
  • Combine this visit with a walk in the Baker neighborhood; the museum is compact and can be seen in under an hour if rushed.

Best Time to Visit Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys #

Most comfortable year-round since the museum is indoors; weekdays and early openings are best to avoid groups and school visits.

Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · -5-8°C
Indoor attractions are pleasant refuges; quieter weekdays make for a calm visit.
Spring (Mar-May)
Mar-May · 3-18°C
Milder weather pairs well with a short museum stop and nearby Denver neighborhoods.

Weather & Climate near Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys #

Climate

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3° 13°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
17°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain.

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
22°

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 32°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
26°

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 11°

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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