When I learned about an interactive creature feature museum that was opening in Denver earlier this year, I made note of it on my wanderlist. I never imagined we’d get to jaunt inside Distortions Monster World so soon though. Because we have so very little family left living these days, I figured it might be a while before we went “home” again. (Both my husband and I grew up in Denver.)
Happily, it worked out that we found ourselves back in the Mile High City over Mother’s Day weekend for pleasure and not for a funeral. (Which is what a couple of the last trips home have sadly been for.) I made sure one of the places we hit up was Distortions Monster World. I mean, seriously? An interactive horror-themed art museum? Yeah. I wasn’t going to miss out on that!
But how was it? Worth the price of admission? Not to mention the additional cost of parking? Here’s my review after taking a jaunt to, and inside, Distortions Monster World.
The Cost
My husband thought the $25 per person price was a little steep.
However, that said, it’s important to note he’s pretty frugal. He often complains about prices being high on just about everything.
Also, horror and monsters and everything awaiting us inside is not his thing. He never would’ve gone here if I hadn’t dragged him.
But look. He was a good sport and had fun anyway!
Once I got a good look around inside Distortions Monster World, I felt the price was very fair for the level of access and interactivity you got to spend with this art. Meaning appreciating it, posing with it, and however else you wanted to enjoy it.
As for parking —both finding a space and the price— it wasn’t that bad either. We parked in a lot right behind the Denver Pavillons. We actually overpaid because I chose the wrong option at first and we had to do it again and pay the right one. But it worked out. After we enjoyed the museum, it gave us ample time to walk around the 16th Street Mall, which I hadn’t done in at least two decades.
There are also lots of restaurants, bars, and shopping in the Denver Pavillons, not to mention on the 16th Street Mall, so you could make a bigger adventure out of your visit and grab lunch or dinner too.
The Time
On their site, it said to expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour inside Distortions Monster World. We definitely fell into the hour category.
We lucked out and pretty much had the place to ourselves (thanks, COVID?). I took advantage and savored all of the exhibits and displays, snapping photos from multiple angles and practicing making videos.
The Exhibits and Displays
The horror and horror movie lover in me was in heaven! Here are some photos and videos to give you an idea of what you’ll find inside Distortions Monster World.
The Photos
The Videos
Reels
If you like the above videos, especially the animatronics one, we posted a Reels on Instagram featuring the creepy haunted playground animatronic. If you check it out, be sure to turn the volume on and check out the song we chose to accompany the short vid.
Just note that we’re not liable for any resulting nightmares.
Impression Overall
I was really impressed. Distortions Monster World was creepy and spooky, but no one jumped out at me. Thankfully. (Although I did keep my eyes on the many creatures lurking in the corners, just in case.)
I love haunted houses for the atmosphere, costumes, and props, but I don’t like masked people popping out at or chasing me. This museum gave me the chance to appreciate a haunted attraction-like atmosphere sans the jumpscares.
We went late on a Friday afternoon. It wasn’t crowded, which is both good and bad. There was ample room inside to enjoy the displays, but I would’ve expected it to be a bit busier. Do people not understand what they’re missing? Or is COVID still keeping people away? I don’t know.
However, even if there had been a larger crowd, there still would’ve been lots of space for all because they do limit admittance and it is timed.
The flow was also thoughtfully designed, with a route that led intuitively from one section to another. There was also a just right amount of information about the various works and the artistry that goes into making all of the various monsters, as well as videos showcasing the process and where some have been used, like on Star Trek Next Generation and for an Alice Cooper tour.
Most of all I appreciated being able to take photos and videos, both of the exhibits and with them. Distortions Monster World gets five out of five skulls from me!
For More Info
Visit distortionsmonsterworld.com.
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Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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Hey, the pics aren’t blurry. 🙂 Did you fix the issue? (If you’re pasting them in, maybe opening the pic to full size and not copying a thumbnail might help?)
Hello! Are they blurry on the post? I tested from another browser and my phone but they looked okay. I uploaded these. Once in a while I copy and paste those that aren’t mine, but everything else I upload. But if you’re talking about the newsletter…the bane of my existence! Because, no. I haven’t figured out how to make them display right on the newsletter.