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.
Venues may be operating under limited capacity for all guests, and reservations may be required. We encourage you to check back before every free day for the latest recommendations. Dates are subject to change without notice.
Through the Explorer Pass program, families who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits can visit select venues anytime throughout the year and pay just $1-$2 per person (up to 10 family members) when they show their EBT card. Admission cannot be paid with an EBT card; it is simply proof of program participation.
Venues offering reduced admission for SNAP recipients include the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens: York Street and Chatfield Farms, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Zoo, History Colorado Center, and more.
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, Jan 7
- Wednesday, Feb 4
- Wednesday, March 4
- Wednesday, April 1
- Wednesday, Nov 4
- Wednesday, Dec 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 4:00–8:00 PM 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 14
- 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
- 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
- Friday, July 3
- Friday, August 7
- Friday, September 4
- Friday, October 2
- Friday, November 6
- Friday, December 4
Colorado Railroad Museum (TBA)
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 13
- Thursday, May 8
- Thursday, October 2
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 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 (TBA)
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 8 (Burn Awareness Week Family Free Day)
- Saturday, June 14 (Firework Safety Free Day)
- Saturday, September TBD (Grandparents Day: Free for Adults 65+ and their Grandchildren)
- Saturday, October TBD (Halloween Children's Day: Free for Children in Costumes)
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 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 10 (tickets released on December 30)
- Sunday, January 26 (tickets released on January 15)
- Sunday, February 9 (tickets released on January 29)
- Sunday, April 6 (tickets released on March 26)
- Friday, November 7 (tickets released on October 27)
- Saturday, November 15 (tickets released on November 4)
- Sunday, November 23 (tickets released on November 12)
Dinosaur Ridge (TBA)
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 21
- Friday, April 25
- Sunday, September 14
- Sunday, November 23
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)
- January 23rd
- February 27th
- March 27th
- April 24th
- May 22nd
- June 26th
- July 24th
- August 21st
- September 25th
- October 23rd
- November 20th
- 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 30 (Día del Niño)
- Saturday, August 1 (Colorado Day)
- Saturday, November (Night at the Museums for Denver Arts Week) TBA
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.
Admission is free for SCFD residents on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 PM ONLY. Please note that no reservations will be taken—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, Jan. 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (wildlife tracking)
- Thursday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.(backyard birds)
- Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (pioneers)
- Thursday, June 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (pollinators)
- Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (summer celebration)
- Thursday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.(agriculture)
- Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Indigenous Peoples)
- Thursday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (holiday)
Wings Over the Rockies (TBA)
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.
- Thursday, February 27
- Wednesday, June 18
- Friday, September 12
- Saturday, November 1
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
Additionally, you can request free passes for a variety of area museums through the Adventure Pass offered by Douglas County Libraries. Passes are for general admission for a specific day and are very limited in quantity. Please click on the library name above to see which venues they provide passes to and to reserve your passes.
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
