The Kids’ Zone at the Money Museum
Teaching kids about money the way they learn best: by doing and playing.
Through fun activities, interactive exhibits and FREE classes, children ages 7-14 can pick up basic and advanced concepts — from how to make change to understanding monetary systems. The exhibits teach children about history, geography, trade, art, world cultures and more.
Be sure to sign up in advance — these events fill up quickly!
Admission
FREE for children 7-14. When kids participate in a Kids’ Zone class, their parents are allowed to view and explore the Money Museum exhibits for free!) 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., every third Saturday of the month.
Questions? Contact Steven Roach at [email protected].
Location
818 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
On the Colorado College campus, adjacent to the Fine Arts Center
Parking
Parking is available in the lot on the north side of the Money Museum building.
2026 Kids’ Zone Class Schedule
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OCTOBER 17: INTRODUCTION TO CURSIVE WRITING
Cursive writing is more than just a fancy form of handwriting, it’s functional! Understanding cursive can help you read old letters, historic documents, signatures, and paper money. In this class, students will learn the basics of cursive handwriting and discover how being able to read and write in cursive connects us directly to the past.
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NOVEMBER 21: NOT WORTH A CONTINENTAL!
Explore the fascinating world of colonial currency! In this lesson, students will learn how paper money circulated in early America, their relevance to history, and how one founding father cleverly incorporated nature into their designs.
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DECEMBER: NO CLASS
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