Park & garden · Denver
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street): free entry days, tickets & hours
24 acres of themed gardens next to Cheesman Park, with a tropical conservatory, a Japanese garden, a children's garden and art and science exhibits.
Independent guide, not the official Denver Botanic Gardens website. Official links are under Sources.
Denver Botanic Gardens is next free on Friday, 27 November 2026 (in 4 weeks).
- SCFD Free Day: free general admission on Fri 27 Nov 2026 (day after Thanksgiving).
- Also free: children 2 and under; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month.
- Otherwise: adult general admission (York Street) — $16.25.
- Free tickets sell out; book online in advance. No onsite tickets on sold-out days. Tickets released three months ahead on the 1st of the month.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children 2 and under | children under 3 | — | No |
| Free daySCFD Free Day: free general admission on Fri 27 Nov 2026 (day after Thanksgiving) | everyone | Regular garden hours only (9am-2:30pm last entry in the holiday season); ticketed events such as Blossoms of Light are not included. Listed on the official page as "Friday, Nov. 27 (day after Thanksgiving)". 2027 free days not yet published. | Yes |
| Free areaFreyer – Newman Center first floor (library, herbaria, coffee shop) is always free | everyone | The gardens and the second-floor galleries need a ticket. | No |
| Free dayBank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month | Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us) | Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street; Chatfield Farms is listed separately) is on Bank of America's Museums on Us partner list (Denver). Cardholder only: show an active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit/debit card and photo ID. Guests pay. Timed entry: reserve in advance. | No |
Calendar
Free days at Denver Botanic Gardens
For everyone
- FRI27NOVFriday, 27 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
For Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 10 days
- SAT5DECSaturday, 5 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SUN6DECSunday, 6 December 2026 · in 5 weeks
- SAT2JANSaturday, 2 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN3JANSunday, 3 January 2027 · in 2 months
1 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
2026 seasonal hours (times are the last entry; grounds clear one hour later): Oct 1-Nov 18 9am-4pm; Nov 19-Dec 31 9am-2:30pm; Jan 12-Mar 31 9am-4pm; Apr 1-May 9 9am-7pm; May 10-Sep 7 9am-8pm; Sep 8-30 9am-7pm. Frequent early closings for events; 2027 hours not yet published.
1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206, USA
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FAQ
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Is Denver Botanic Gardens free?
Denver Botanic Gardens is free for everyone sCFD Free Day: free general admission on Fri 27 Nov 2026 (day after Thanksgiving). Freyer – Newman Center first floor (library, herbaria, coffee shop) is always free. Also free: children 2 and under; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month. Otherwise the official ticket costs $16.25.
When are the free days at Denver Botanic Gardens for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us)?
Upcoming free dates for Bank of America cardholders (Museums on Us): Sat 7 Nov, Sun 8 Nov, Sat 5 Dec and Sun 6 Dec. Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Denver Botanic Gardens?
Children under 3.
Do I need to book for free entry to Denver Botanic Gardens?
Free tickets sell out; book online in advance. No onsite tickets on sold-out days. Tickets released three months ahead on the 1st of the month.
How much is a ticket to Denver Botanic Gardens?
Adult general admission (York Street) costs $16.25 on the official site.
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Where this comes from
- botanicgardens.org/york-street · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- botanicgardens.org/events/free-days · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- botanicgardens.org/york-street/york-street-seasonal-hours-early-closings
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