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 sponsorships. 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.

987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden | (720) 856-2160

The FIRST Wednesday of each month November through April.

Wednesday, January 3
Wednesday, February 7
Wednesday, March 6
Wednesday, April 3
Wednesday, November 6th
Wednesday, December 4th

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

Thursday, February 29
Sunday, April 28 – Día del Niño Celebration Program
Sunday, July 28 – Disability Pride (Americans with Disabilities Act) Celebration Program
Saturday, November 2 – SCFD Free Day and Night at the Museums (free from 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 eight Pay-What-You-Wish Days in 2024.

Friday, January 12
Tuesday, March 26
Wednesday, May 29
Saturday, June 22
Friday, August 16
Wednesday, September 4
Thursday, October 3
Tuesday, December 3

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.

2024 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 9
Saturday, January 27
Tuesday, February 13
Tuesday, March 12
Sunday, March 24
Tuesday, April 9
Sunday, April 28
Tuesday, May 14
Tuesday, June 11
Tuesday, July 9
Sunday, July 21
Tuesday, August 13
Saturday, September 7
Tuesday, September 10
Tuesday, October 8
Saturday, November 2
Tuesday, November 12
Tuesday, December 10

Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St., Denver | (720) 865-3500

Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Thursday, February 15
Saturday, March 9
Monday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, July 3
Wednesday, August 28
Friday, November 29 (Thanksgiving Friday)

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton | (720) 865-4346

Monday, January 15 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
Thursday, February 15
Saturday, March 9
Monday, April 22 (Earth Day)
Wednesday, June 5
Wednesday, July 3
Wednesday, August 28
Friday, November 29 (Thanksgiving Friday)

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 10th | Burn Awareness Family Free Day

More 2024 dates TBD

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver | (303) 370-6000

Monday, January 8
Sunday, January 28
Sunday, February 25
Sunday, April 28 | Día del Niño
Tuesday, June 4 | Free Night 5-9 p.m.
Wednesday, June 19 | Juneteenth
Wednesday, August 21 | Free Night 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, September 10 | Free Night 5-9 p.m.
Monday, September 30
Sunday, October 20 | Out! at the Museum
Saturday, November 2 | Denver Arts Week: Night at the Museums 5-9 p.m.
Monday, November 18
Sunday, 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 5 (Tickets released on December 25)
Sunday, January 21 (Tickets released on January 10)
Sunday, February 11 (Tickets released on January 31)
Sunday, April 7 (Tickets released on March 27)
Friday, November 1 (Tickets released on October 21)
Saturday, November 9 (Tickets released on October 30)
Sunday, November 17 (Tickets released on November 6)

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.

Friday, March 15
Friday, April 12
Friday, September 13
Friday, November 15

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)

2024 Free Days

Friday, January 26th
Friday, February 23rd
Friday, March 22nd
Friday, April 26th
Friday, May 24th
Friday, June 28th
Friday, July 26th
Friday, August 23rd
Friday, September 27th
Friday, October 25th
Friday, November 22nd

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!!

El Día del Niño (April 30, 2024)
Colorado Day (August 1, 2024)
Night at the Museums (November 2nd, 2024)

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.

Beginning in February 2024, we will offer free admission to SCFD Residents the first Tuesday of each month from 5-7pm ONLY. No reservations will be available. Admission will be first come, first serve.

Tuesday, February 6
Tuesday, March 5
Tuesday, April 2
Tuesday, May 7
Tuesday, June 4
Tuesday, July 2
Tuesday, August 6
Tuesday, September 3
Tuesday, October 1
Tuesday, November 5
Tuesday, 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 5
Friday, February 2
Friday, March 1
Friday, April 5
Friday, May 3
Friday, June 7
Friday, July 5
Friday, August 2
Friday, September 6
Friday, October 4
Friday, November 1
Friday, December 6

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 6
Saturday, February 3
Saturday, March 2
Saturday, April 6
Saturday, May 4
Saturday, June 1
Saturday, July 6
Saturday, August 3
Saturday, September 7
Saturday, October 5
Saturday, November 2
Saturday, December 7

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 18
Thursday, February 22
Saturday, March 16
Thursday, June 13
Saturday, July 13
Thursday, August 15
Saturday, November 16
Thursday, December 12

Always Free

Aurora History Museum, Broomfield Veterans Museum, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, Denver Money Museum (Closed during renovation until 2024), 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. Below is the list of venues that participate in the Culture Pass. To request your pass and for more information 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. (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.

Free Days at Your Favorite Local Venues

Molly Brown House

Museo de las Americas

861 Santa Fe Drive, Denver | 303-571-4401

A special note: Children 13 and under are always FREE!

Colorado EBT Card

My Denver Prime

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