Buell Children's Museum

Have a birthday coming up or a party event? Buell Children's Museum is the perfect place for the little ones! Call Tammie at 719.722.3912 or email her at tammie@sdc-arts.org for any questions.

Toddler Rock Music Classes
Toddler Rock back to one session per day
Toddler Rock
Toddler Rock

Embark on a delightful adventure with your little ones at Toddler Rock, a unique and interactive class designed to foster social skills, musical engagement, and the joy of shared experiences.

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Dora Visits the Buell
Dora the Explorer Visits the Buell
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024

Get ready for an adventure as Dora the Explorer visits the Buell for Story Time and Meet & Greet in the El Pomar Magic Carpet Theater!

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Puebloween
Puebloween
Saturday, October 26
Saturday, October 26

Join us for Puebloween, where it’s a spooky good time for ghouls and goblins of all ages!

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Day of the Dead
Celebrate Day of the Dead
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024

To Help celebrate the Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos - The pride of Pueblo - Grupo Folklorico del Pueblo will Perform at the Buell Children's Museum.

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Kitchen Memories
Kitchen Memories
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024

Adult & Child cooking Class in the Buell's Kitchen. Demonstration Class with volunteer participation. Chef Ian Norris will prepare local foods to help our children find joy in preparing nutritious food for home!

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Bilingual Story Time
Bilingual Story Time
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024

Join us for an exciting Bilingual Story Time! We’re thrilled to partner with the Pueblo Library for this special event, where stories will be read in both English and Spanish.

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Lets Explore Mexico

EXPLOREMOS MEXICO! LETS EXPLORE MEXICO!

Aug. 20, 2024 - Feb. 15, 2025

Dive into Mexico! Starting August 20, 2024, through February 15, 2025, kids can enjoy a fun, hands-on journey through Mexico’s amazing culture and history. Play traditional games and musical instruments in a colorful hacienda courtyard, discover the art of talented folk artists, learn about monarch butterflies as they grow and change, and get creative by designing and painting your own Talavera-style tile!

EXHIBITION DETAILS

DATE

Aug. 20, 2024 to Feb. 15, 2025

COST
  • Members: Free
  • Adults: $10.00
  • Children: $8.00
  • Military & Seniors 65+: $8.00

BUY ADMISSION

VISITOR GUIDELINES

What Can You Do?

Follow the Life Cycle of Monarch Butterflies!

Monarch

Step into the magical world of butterflies! See the steps of monarch butterflies grow from tiny eggs to caterpillars and then to beautiful butterflies. Learn about their incredible journey from Canada to Mexico and how important they are to the environment.

Design and Paint Talavera Tiles!

Tiles

Get creative in our art corner where you can design and paint your very own Talavera-style tile! Use real artisan tools and learn the special techniques that make these tiles so unique. Your tile will be a one-of-a-kind piece of art to keep!

Play in the Hacienda Courtyard!

loteria and maracas

Jump into the fun by exploring our hacienda courtyard where you will find traditional Mexican games and instruments. Try your luck in a game of loteria or make music using maracas!

 Explore Folk Art Workshops!

Santo and Leather

Explore the workshops of different artisans who create the amazing works sold in the Mercado de Artesanías. Get a hands-on experience tooling leather or creating a Santo, just like the ones in the museum’s permanent collection!