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Denver's SCFD Free Days are Back - Your 2021 Guide to Free Days at Denver's Cultural Attractions

There's a long standing tradition of Denver's cultural attractions offering free admission several days throughout the year to area residents and visitors. Tradition was broken in 2020 due to the pandemic, but the SCFD free days are back for 2021! Restrictions are still in place to keep crowds to Covid safe numbers, so you'll need to sign up in advance for many of the venues, but we're pleased to see this experience make a comeback this year at many ofour favorite Denver attractions.Check out the list of 2021 Denver free days and reserve your free tickets today!

2021 Denver Free Days

Don your favorite mask and enjoy Denver's cultural experiences for free on one of SCFD's 2021 free days! If you enjoy your experience, consider supporting the venue by purchasing a membership before you leave.

2021 Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science | 2001 Colorado Blvd
April 25 | May 23 | June 30 | August 11 | September 1 | September 20 | October 4 | November 6 | December 6

2021 Free Days at the Denver Art Museum | 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
March 27-31 | April 1-2 | April 25 | June 26 | August 21 | October 24

2020 Free Days Denver Zoo

2021 Free Days at the Denver Zoo | 2300 Steele St |10am - 4pm
The Denver Zoo is doing things differently this year, with "Share the Love Days", giving out 125 free vouchersvia a lottery system to be released ten days prior.Winners will be randomly selected.

2021 Free Days at the Clyfford Still Museum | 1250 Bannock St
March 20 | April 25 | May 19 | June 19 | July 25 | August 13 | September 10 | October 12 | November 18 | December 8

2021 Free Days at MCA Denver - Museum of Contemporary Art | 1485 Delgany St
*always free for healthcare workers,SNAP beneficiaries, and children 18 and under
April 3 | May 8| June 5 | July 3 | August 7 | September 4 | October 2 | November 6 | December 4

Free Days at National Parks

2021 Free Days at ColoradoNational Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park | Mesa Verde National Park | Great Sand Dunes National Park | Black Canyon of the Gunnison
January 18
April 17 | August 4 | August 25 | September 25 | November 11

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