Guide to Denver Free Days 2026

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Your complete guide to over 100 free admission days at Denver's top museums and attractions in 2026, funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Perfect for families looking for budget-friendly fun! 🏛️ DENVER ART MUSEUM — Free on: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 26, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 1, Sep 12, Oct 13, Nov 7, Dec 8. Kids 18 & under always free. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. 🦕 DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE — Free on: Jan 11, Feb 1 & 9, Mar 6 (4-9pm), Apr 13 & 26, Jun 19, Aug 24, Sep 1 (4-9pm), Oct 11, Nov 7 (5-10pm) & 16. 2001 Colorado Blvd. 🐘 DENVER ZOO — Free on: Jan 9 & 25, Feb 22, Apr 19, Nov 11, 14 & 22. Online lottery tickets released 14 days before. 2900 E 23rd Ave. 🌿 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS (York St) — Free on: Jan 19, Feb 12, Mar 9, Apr 22, Jun 9, Jul 1, Aug 25, Nov 27. Advance registration required. 1007 York St. 🌾 DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS (Chatfield Farms) — Same dates as York St. 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton. 👶 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF DENVER — Free nights: May 22, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 25 (4:30-8pm). Also free first Tuesday of each month 4-8pm. 2121 Children's Museum Dr. 🎨 CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM — Free on: Apr 26, Jun 14, Jul 26, Sep 19, Nov 7. Pay-What-You-Wish 1st Thursday monthly. 1250 Bannock St. 🚂 COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM — TBA. 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden. 🏡 FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK — Free 4th Friday monthly. 715 S Forest St. 🖼️ MCA DENVER — 1¢ for CO residents 1st Saturday monthly. 1485 Delgany St. 🌾 PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER — Free on: Jan 15, Feb 19, Mar 21, Jun 11, Jul 11, Aug 20, Nov 14, Dec 17. 21901 E Hampden Ave, Aurora. ALWAYS FREE: Hudson Gardens (Littleton), Mines Museum of Earth Science (Golden), CU Museum of Natural History (Boulder), Golden History Museum (Wed-Sat). 💡 TIP: Many venues require advance online reservations. Book early — free days fill up fast!