Get some culture in your life.
We have a lot to be thankful for here in Denver. The weather, the mountains, good food, great sports. But we also have an incredible array of museums offering everything from art to history to science and more. While we always recommend grabbing a membership, some museums offer free days so you can easily visit. Check out the list below and then consider donating or joining if you have a good time!
Photo by: Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
Admission is free on the following dates in 2023, no reservations are needed.
Monday, January 9th
Sunday, January 29th
Monday, February 6th
Sunday, February 26th
Sunday April, 30th
Wednesday, June 28th (Free Night)
Wednesday, August 16th (Free Night)
Wednesday, September 6th (Free Night)
Monday, September 18th
Sunday, October 15th
Monday, December 4th
Photo by: MCA Denver
1485 Delgany St.
The MCA is always free for teens and children 18 years and younger. Healthcare workers also get free admission. Lastly, the first Saturday of every month is only a penny!
Photo By: Denver Zoo
2300 Steele St.
The Denver Zoo holds a lottery for its free museum days. Check the website to see when the upcoming free day is and by what date you need to enter the lottery. These are the dates available:
- Friday, January 6
- Sunday, January 22
- Sunday, February 5
- Sunday, April 9
- Saturday, October 7
- Tuesday, November 7
- Sunday, November 12
photo by: mueso de las americas
861 Santa Fe Dr.
Each First Friday at The Museo de las Americas is free for everyone, and it's always free for children 13 and under.
Photo by: Denver art museum
100 W. 14th Avenue Pkwy
Teens and children under 18 get in for free at the Denver Art Museum. For the rest of us, we can drop by for free these dates:
Tuesday, January 10
Saturday, January 28
Tuesday, February 14
Tuesday, March 14
Tuesday, April 11
Sunday, April 30
Tuesday, May 9
Sunday, May 14
Tuesday, June 13
Tuesday, July 11
Sunday, July 30
Tuesday, August 8
Saturday, September 9
Tuesday, September 12
Tuesday, October 10
Saturday, November 4
Tuesday, November 14
Tuesday, December 12
You can make a reservation here.
Photo By: Clifford Still Museum
1250 Bannock St.
Admission is free on the following dates in 2023:
Friday, January 13
Thursday, February 23
Sunday, March 26
Sunday, April 30 – Día del Niño Celebration Program
Wednesday, May 31
Sunday, June 25 – PrideFest Weekend
Sunday, July 23 – ADA Celebration Program
Friday, August 18
Wednesday, September 6
Thursday, October 5
Saturday, November 4 – Night at the Museums
Sunday, December 3
Photo by: National Parks Service
On the following days, free entrance will be allowed into all national parks:
- January 17
- April 16
- August 4
- September 24
- November 11
After you've gotten some culture into your life, head to our Discover Denver page for more of the best things that Denver has to offer!
