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, January 7
- Wednesday, February 4
- Wednesday, March 4
- Wednesday, April 1
- Wednesday, November 4
- Wednesday, December 2
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver | (303) 433-7444
A special note: FREE Nights are from 4:30pm - 8:00pm (or sunset) and for Joy Park ONLY! Aside from the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed
- Friday, May 15
- Friday, June 19
- Friday, July 17
- Friday, August 21
- Friday, September 18
Clyfford Still Art Museum
1250 Bannock St., Denver | (720) 354-4880
A special note: Ages 17 and under are always FREE!
SCFD FREE Days
We highly recommend you to reserve your SCFD Free Day tickets in advance. Online registration opens approximately one week before each Free Day.
- Sunday, April 26 – Día del Niño Celebration & Program
- Sunday, June 14 – Denver Pride Month
- Sunday, July 26 – Disability Pride Month Celebration & Program
- Saturday, September 19 – Clyfford Still Museum 15th Anniversary Community Celebration
- Saturday, November 7 – Night at the Museums (Denver Arts Week)
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 2026.
- Friday, January 2
- Friday, February 6
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, April 3
- Friday, May 1
- Friday, June 5
- Thursday, July 3
- Friday, August 7
- Friday, September 4
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, November 6
- Friday, December 4
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.
- Thursday, March 12
- Thursday, May 7
- Thursday, October 1
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! Free admission does not include entry into ticketed exhibitions.
- Tuesday, January 13
- Tuesday, February 10
- Tuesday, March 10
- Sunday, April 26
- Tuesday, May 12
- Tuesday, June 9
- Tuesday, July 14
- Saturday, August 1
- Saturday, September 12
- Tuesday, October 13
- Saturday, November 7
- Tuesday, December 8
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St., Denver | (720) 865-3500
- Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Thursday, Feb. 12
- Monday, March 9
- Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
- Tuesday, June 9
- Wednesday, July 1
- Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Friday, Nov. 27 (day after Thanksgiving)
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton | (720) 865-4346
- Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
- Thursday, Feb. 12
- Monday, March 9
- Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day)
- Tuesday, June 9
- Wednesday, July 1
- Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Friday, Nov. 27 (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 7 (Burn Awareness Week Family Free Day)
- Future dates will be added as they are released by the museum.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | (303) 370-6000
- Sunday, January 11
- Sunday, February 1
- Monday, February 9
- Friday evening, March 6 (Girls & Science, 4-9 p.m.)
- Monday, April 13
- Sunday, April 26 (Día del Niño, in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Center)
- Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth)
- Monday, August 24
- Tuesday evening, September 1 (4-9 p.m.)
- Sunday, October 11 (OUT! at the Museum)
- Saturday evening, November 7 (Night at the Museums for Denver Arts Week, 5-10 p.m.)
- Monday, November 16
Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St., Denver | (720) 337-1400
A special note: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days.
- Friday, January 9 (tickets released on January 2)
- Sunday, January 25 (tickets released on January 11)
- Sunday, February 22 (tickets released on February 8)
- Sunday, April 19 (tickets released on April 5)
- Wednesday, November 11 (tickets released on October 28)
- Saturday, November 14 (tickets released on October 31)
- Sunday, November 22 (tickets released on November 8)
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 days at Dinosaur Ridge.
- 2026 Free Days TBA
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.
- Friday, January 23
- Friday, February 27
- Friday, March 27
- Friday, April 24
- Friday, May 22
- Friday, June 26
- Friday, July 24
- Friday, August 28
- Friday, September 25
- Friday, October 23
Due to Holidays November and December FREE days will be on the third Friday of the month.
- Friday, November 20th
- Friday, December 18th
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 26 (Día del Niño)
- Saturday, August 1 (Colorado Day)
- Saturday, November 7 (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. Visit on the first Thursday of each month from 4pm to 7pm ONLY. Reservations NOT required, admission is first come, first served.
- Thursday, January 1
- Thursday, February 5
- Thursday, March 5
- Thursday, April 2
- Thursday, May 7
- Thursday, June 4
- Thursday, July 2
- Thursday, August 6
- Thursday, September 3
- Thursday, October 1
- Thursday, November 5
- Thursday, December 3
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 2
- Friday, February 6
- Friday, March 6
- Friday, April 3
- Friday, May 1
- Friday, June 5
- Friday, July 3
- Friday, August 7
- Friday, September 4
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, November 6
- Friday, December 4
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 3
- Saturday, February 7
- Saturday, March 7
- Saturday, April 4
- Saturday, May 2
- Saturday, June 6
- Saturday, July 4
- Saturday, August 1
- Saturday, September 5
- Saturday, October 3
- Saturday, November 7
- Saturday, December 5
Plains Conservation Center
21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora | (303) 739-7160
A joint effort by the City of Aurora and Denver Botanic Gardens.
- Thursday, January 15 (Wildlife Tracking)
- Thursday, February 19 (Backyard Birds)
- Saturday, March 21 (Pioneers)
- Thursday, June 11 (Pollinators)
- Saturday, July 11 (Summer Celebration)
- Thursday, August 20 (Agriculture)
- Saturday, November 14 (Indigenous Peoples)
- Thursday, December 17 (Holiday)
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.
- Saturday, January 17 (Air & Space Museum ONLY)
- Future 2026 Dates TBA
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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
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, discounts are 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
Culture Pass
Offered by Denver Public Libraries. For a list of venues and to request your pass, click 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.
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.
