Colorado residents can enjoy FREE DAYS at some of our area's most popular destinations, thanks to SCFD funding as well as state and corporate sponsorship. Free Days are for general admission; special events and exhibitions may still require the purchase of a ticket.
Dates are subject to change without notice; contact the venue prior to your visit to confirm.
Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave
987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden | (720) 856-2160
The FIRST Wednesday of each month November through April.
- Wednesday, February 5
- Wednesday, March 5
- Wednesday, April 2
- Wednesday, November 5
- Wednesday, December 3d
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver | (303) 433-7444
A special note: FREE Nights are from 4:00–8:00 PM and for Joy Park only. Aside from the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed
- Friday, May 17
- Friday, June 21
- Friday, July 19
- Friday, August 16
- Friday, September 20
Clyfford Still Art Museum
1250 Bannock St., Denver | (720) 354-4880
A special note: Ages 17 and under are always FREE!
SCFD FREE Days
- Sunday, April 27 – Día del Niño Celebration Program
- Sunday, June 29 – Denver PrideFest weekend
- Sunday, July 27 – Disability Pride (Americans with Disabilities Act) Celebration Program
- Saturday, November 8 – Night at the Museums (free 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
Pay-What-You-Wish Days
Pay-What-You-Wish Days is an initiative to increase community access at the Clyfford Still Museum on select days throughout the year. Admission on designated Pay-What-You-Wish days can be as little as one penny. Online registration will be open one week before each Pay-What-You-Wish Day. The Museum will offer 12 Pay-What-You-Wish Days in 2025.
- Friday, January 3
- Friday, February 7
- Friday, March 7
- Friday, April 4
- Friday, May 2
- Friday, June 6
- Thursday, July 3
- Friday, August 1
- Friday, September 5
- Friday, October 3
- Friday, November 7
- Friday, December 5
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden | (303) 279-4591
A special note: Boulder County residents can enjoy additional free days throughout the year. Visit the venue's website for details.
- 2025 Dates TBD
Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver | (720) 913-0130
A special note: Children 18 years and younger are FREE every day of the year!
- Tuesday, January 14
- Saturday, February 22
- Tuesday, March 11
- Tuesday, April 8
- Sunday, April 27
- Tuesday, May 13
- Tuesday, June 10
- Tuesday, July 8
- Tuesday, August 12
- Saturday, September
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, October 14
- Saturday, November 8
- Tuesday, December 9
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St., Denver | (720) 865-3500
- Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Thursday, Feb. 13
- Monday, March 10
- Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
- Tuesday, June 10
- Thursday, July 3
- Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Friday, Nov. 28 (day after Thanksgiving)
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton | (720) 865-4346
- Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Thursday, Feb. 13
- Monday, March 10
- Tuesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
- Tuesday, June 10
- Thursday, July 3
- Wednesday, Aug. 27
- Friday, Nov. 28 (day after Thanksgiving)
Denver Firefighters Museum
1326 Tremont Pl., Denver | (303) 892-1436
NOTE: Dates marked with (*) are only free to residents in the seven SCFD counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Boulder, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
- Saturday, February 8 (Burn Awareness Week Family Free Day)
- Saturday, June 14 (Firework Safety Free Day)
- Saturday, September TBD (Grandparents Day: Free for Adults 65+ and their Grandchildren)
- Saturday, October TBD (Halloween Children's Day: Free for Children in Costumes)
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | (303) 370-6000
- Sunday, January 12
- Sunday, February 2
- Friday evening, March 7 (Girls & Science)
- Monday, April 7
- Sunday, April 27 (Día del Niño, in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Center)
- Monday, May 12
- Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Monday, August 25
- Monday, September 15
- Sunday, October 12 (Out! at the Museum)
- Saturday evening, November 8 (Night at the Museums for Denver Arts Week)
- Monday, December 8
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St., Denver | (720) 337-1400
A special note: Free Day tickets are released at noon on the date listed below, click here to get your Free Day tickets. Tickets are available first-come, first-served.
- Friday, January 10
- Sunday, January 26
- Sunday, February 9
- Sunday, April 6
- Friday, November 7
- Saturday, November 15
- Sunday, November 23
Dinosaur Ridge
16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison | (303) 697-3466
A special note: Enjoy free entry to the Main Visitor Center exhibit hall and/or a $4 discount on guided bus tours on these special Fridays at Dinosaur Ridge.
- 2025 Dates TBD
Four Mile Historic Park
715 S. Forest St., Denver | (720) 865-0800
Join us for our monthly Free Day, the 4th Friday of each month!
(Free General Admission is only applicable during our normal hours from 10am-4pm. Admission to signature events or programs at Four Mile is not included with Free Days)
- January 24th
- February 28th
- March 28th
- April 25th
- May 23rd
- June 27th
- July 25th
- August 22nd
- September 26th
- October 24th
- November 21st
- December 19th
History Colorado Center
1200 Broadway, Denver | (303) 447-8679
A special note: History Colorado Center offers free admission for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day! Ages 18 and under are always FREE!!
- Sunday, April 27 (Día del Niño)
- Friday, August 1 (Colorado Day)
- Saturday, November 8 (Night at the Museums for Denver Arts Week)
Molly Brown House
1340 Pennsylvania Street, Denver | 303-832-4092
A speical note: Free admission is for the residents of: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties – must show ID.
Admission is free for SCFD residents on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 PM ONLY. Please note that no reservations will be taken—admission is first come, first served.
- Thursday, January 2
- Thursday, February 6
- Thursday, March 6
- Thursday, April 3
- Thursday, May 1
- Thursday, June 5
- Thursday, July 3
- Thursday, August 7
- Thursday, September 4
- Thursday, October 2
- Thursday, November 6
- Thursday, December 4
Museo de las Americas
861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver | 303-571-4401
A special note: Children 13 and under are always FREE!
Each first Friday of the month, Museo opens its doors to the public from 12pm to 9pm. Admission is FREE
- Friday, January 3
- Friday, February 7
- Friday, March 7
- Friday, April 4
- Friday, May 2
- Friday, June 6
- Friday, July 4
- Friday, August 1
- Friday, September 5
- Friday, October 3
- Friday, November 7
- Friday, December 5
Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
1485 Delgany St, Denver | 303-298-7554
A special note: Ages 18 and under are ALWAYS FREE! FREE admission for SNAP beneficiaries, reciprocal museum members, and museum professionals - Call 303-298-7554, Monday–Friday 9AM–5PM to reserve tickets.
Penny Admission: First Saturday of the month for Colorado residents
- Saturday, January 4
- Saturday, February 1
- Saturday, March 1
- Saturday, April 5
- Saturday, May 3
- Saturday, June 7
- Saturday, July 5
- Saturday, August 2
- Saturday, September 6
- Saturday, October 4
- Saturday, November 1
- Saturday, December 6
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora | (303) 739-7160
A joint effort by the City of Aurora and Denver Botanic Gardens.
- Thursday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, June 12, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wings Over the Rockies
Air & Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver | (303) 360-5360
Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way Englewood, | (303) 360-5360 ext. 160
Explore interactive exhibits and see rare artifacts and iconic aircraft up close! Advance registration is encouraged.
- Thursday, February 27
- Wednesday, June 18
- Friday, September 12
- Saturday, November 1
Always Free!
Aurora History Museum, Broomfield Veterans Museum, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Foothills Art Center, Golden History Museum, Heritage Lakewood, Hiwan Heritage Park, Hudson Gardens, Littleton Museum, Mines Museum of Earth Science
Additionally, you can request free passes for a variety of area museums through the Exploration Pass offered by Arapahoe Libraries, and the Culture Pass offered by Denver Public Libraries and Englewood Library. Passes are for general admission for a specific day and are very limited in quantity. Please click on the library names above to see which venues they provide passes to and to reserve your passes.
Other Ways to Get Free and Discounted Admission
Colorado EBT Card
Colorado SNAP recipients receive discounted admission to many different museums and cultural centers by showing their EBT card at the time of purchase. Typically, discountsare only good for general admission. Your EBT card cannot be used to purchase admission tickets, at restaurants or gift shops. Tickets for special exhibits must be purchased separately and cannot be purchased with an EBT card. You can find a list of venues that provide EBT discounts HERE
MY Denver Card
Offered by the City of Denver. The MY Denver Card is your library and recreation card all in one. Youth, ages 5 - 18, can have a key to the city with a MY Denver Card in hand! Youth will get free access to recreation centers, swimming pools and various cultural facilities where they can participate in healthy, safe and fun activities afterschool, during school and summer breaks, and on the weekends.
Five By Five
The Five By Five card provides families and staff members of the Denver Great Kids Head Start program with year-round access and educational opportunities at 22 of Denver’s cultural venues and recreation center pools at no cost. Five by Five empowers families and educators to use cultural experiences as gateways to prepare children for kindergarten and long term success. (The Five by Five mobile site expires September 30, 2023.)
My Denver Prime
Denver’s active lifestyle knows no age limit, and older adults and seniors are just as active as anyone. Just like the MY Denver Card gives all Denver kids free access to Denver’s recreation centers and pools, the MY Denver PRIME membership expands free access for all the city’s residents ages 60 and older.
