Denver has prioritized ensuring that every resident has access to the city's impressive catalog of artistic and cultural institutions. Through various initiatives, several Denver cultural institutions are able to offer free admission throughout the year. We've pulled together dates for you this year with options for every personality and adventure type. Be reminded of what makes Denver unique and incredible, all without spending a dime.
We suggest arriving early to secure parking and start exploring before the crowds arrive!
2023 Free Days at the Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Street, Denver
*Free tickets are distributed via a lottery system, which opens January 10th. Check the link for details.
January 6th | January 22nd | February 5th | April 9th | October 7th | November 7th | November 12th
2023 Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver
January 9th | January 29th | February 6th | February 26th | April, 30th | June 28th (Night only) | August 16th (Night only) | September 6th (Night only) | October 15th | December 4th
2023 Free Days at the Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver
*Free on the First Saturday of the Month | Kids Free Every Day
January 10th | January 28th | February 14th | March 14th | April 11th | May 9th | May 14th | June 13th | July 11th | July 30th | August 8th | September 12th
2023 Free Days at the Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock Street, Denver
January 13th | February 23rd | March 26th | April 30th | May 31st | June 25th | July 23rd | August 18th | September 6th | October 5th | November 4th | December 3rd
2023 Free Days at the Denver Botanic Gardens: York Street
1007 York Street, Denver
January 16th | February 16th | March 15th | April 22st | June 6th | July 5th | August 15th | November 24th
2023 Free Days at the Denver Botanic Gardens: Chatfield Farms
8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton
January 16th | February 16th | March 15th | April 22st | June 6th | July 5th | August 15th | November 24th
2023 Free Days at the Denver Botanic Gardens Plains Conservation Center
21901 E Hampden Avenue, Aurora
January 19th | February 23th | March 11th | June 15th | July 15th | August 17th | November 18th | December 7th
2023 Free Days at Four Mile Historic Park
715 S Forest Street, Denver
January 15th | February 19th | March 19th | April 16th | May 21st | June 18th | July 16th | August 20th | September 17th | October 22th | November 19th | December 17th
2023 Free Days at Colorado National Parks
Rocky Mountain National Park | Mesa Verde National Park | Great Sand Dunes National Park | Black Canyon of the Gunnison
*Veterans and Gold Star families are always free at National Parks
January 16th | April 22nd | August 4th | September 23rd | November 11th
2023 Free Days at the Children's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver
*No free days have been announced for 2023. Make sure to visit their website for updates.
Always Free
Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum| 12 Garden Center, Broomfield
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum | 1310 Maple Street, Golden
Colorado Music Hall of Fame | 17900 Trading Post Road, Morrison
Foothills Art Center | 809 15th Street, Golden
Golden History Museum | 923 10th Street, Golden
Hudson Gardens | 6115 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
We are fortunate to live in a city that values and supports various cultural and artistic initiatives. The area has several robust non-profit organizations that offer free admission to their lifestyle and educational programs. With the city's initiative to provide complimentary admission to all of Denver's most prominent institutions, the city continues to lead the charge in supporting its cultural institutions and offering access to all its residents.
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