*Originally published on June 1, 2022
Updated on December 29, 2023:

If you'd love to get out and see all of the fun attractions that our great state has to offer, but don't feel like burning a hole in your pocket, we've got just the list for you. On certain dates throughout 2024, various museums and other attractions offer free admission to their guests, including the Denver Zoo, Denver Botanic Gardens, and more.

Check out our list below! And email us if we missed any museums or attractions!

 

2024 Free-Admission Days for Denver Zoos, Museums, and Other Attractions:

*This is a living list and will be updated frequently. Dates are subject to change.

Denver Zoo

  • Friday, January 5 (tickets released on December 25)
  • Sunday, January 21 (tickets released on January 10)
  • Sunday, February 11 (tickets released on January 31)
  • Sunday, April 7 (tickets released on March 27)
  • Friday, November 1 (tickets released on October 21)
  • Saturday, November 9 (tickets released on October 30)
  • Sunday, November 17 (tickets released on November 6)

Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street and Chatfield Farms)

  • Monday, January 15
  • Thursday, February 15
  • Saturday, March 9
  • Monday, April 22
  • Wednesday, June 5
  • Wednesday, July 3
  • Wednesday, August 28
  • Friday, November 29

 

Denver Botanic Gardens (Plains Conservation Center)

  • Thursday, January 18
  • Thursday, February 22
  • Saturday, March 16
  • Thursday, June 13
  • Saturday, July 13
  • Thursday, August 15
  • Saturday, November 16
  • Thursday, December 12

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

  • Monday, January 8
  • Sunday, January 28
  • Sunday, February 25
  • Sunday, April 28
  • Tuesday, June 4
  • Wednesday, June 19
  • Wednesday, August 21
  • Tuesday, September 10
  • Monday, September 30
  • Sunday, October 20
  • Saturday, November 2
  • Monday, November 18
  • Sunday, December 8

 

Denver Art Museum

  • Tuesday, January 9
  • Saturday, January 27
  • Tuesday, February 13
  • Tuesday, March 12
  • Sunday, March 24
  • Tuesday, April 9
  • Sunday, April 28
  • Tuesday, May 14
  • Tuesday, June 11
  • Tuesday, July 9
  • Sunday, July 21
  • Tuesday, August 13
  • Saturday, September 7
  • Tuesday, September 10
  • Tuesday, October 8
  • Saturday, November 2
  • Tuesday, November 12
  • Tuesday, December 10
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