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Denver Museum of Nature & Science: free entry days, tickets & hours
Natural history and science museum in City Park: dinosaurs, gems and minerals, Egyptian mummies, wildlife dioramas, a planetarium and a giant-screen theater.
Independent guide, not the official Nature & Science Museum website. Official links are under Sources.
Nature & Science Museum is next free on Saturday, 7 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- SCFD Free Nights: free museum admission 5-10pm (Night at the Museums).
- Also free: Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day; museum admission for licensed Colorado K-12 educators; MY Denver Card: free for the child cardholder in December 2026; Bank of America Museums on Us: free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month.
- Otherwise: adult museum admission — $27.95.
Calendar
Free days at Nature & Science Museum
For everyone
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days · 17:00–22:00
- MON16NOVMonday, 16 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- SUN10JANSunday, 10 January 2027 · in 2 months
- SUN7FEBSunday, 7 February 2027 · in 3 months
- FRI5MARFriday, 5 March 2027 · in 4 months · 16:00–21:00
- MON5APRMonday, 5 April 2027 · in 5 months
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
11 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free days need no ticket: just walk in. Next ones: Sat 7 Nov 2026 from 5pm to 10pm and Mon 16 Nov 2026 all day.
- SNAP EBT cardholders pay $3 per person for up to 10 people; that is a discount, not free.
- Planetarium and laser shows are always extra, even on free days.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free daySCFD Free Days: free museum admission for everyone, no ticket needed | everyone | General museum admission only; planetarium, theater and ticketed shows are extra. Days listed by the museum: Mon 16 Nov 2026; 2027: Sun 10 Jan, Sun 7 Feb, Mon 5 Apr, Sun 25 Apr, Fri 18 Jun, Mon 23 Aug, Sun 19 Sep, Sun 10 Oct, Mon 15 Nov, Mon 13 Dec. | No |
| Free hoursSCFD Free Nights: free museum admission 5-10pm (Night at the Museums) · 17:00–22:00 | everyone | Evening only. 2027 date listed as "Saturday evening, November 6 (5-10 p.m.)". | No |
| Free hoursSCFD Free Night: free museum admission 4-9pm (Fri 5 Mar 2027) · 16:00–21:00 | everyone | — | No |
| Free forBlue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day | military members and families | Active-duty personnel incl. Reserve, National Guard, USPHS and NOAA Corps, plus up to five family members. Timed tickets required for everyone 3 and older. Dates shown are 15 May-6 Sep 2027. Rest of the year current and former military get $3 off. | No |
| Free forFree museum admission for licensed Colorado K-12 educators | Colorado teachers | Show a valid staff ID. | No |
| Free forMY Denver Card: free for the child cardholder in December 2026 | MY Denver Card holders | School-age Denver residents or DPS students with a MY Denver Card; free for the cardholder only. | 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) | The Denver Museum of Nature & Science 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. | No |
Official prices
Nature & Science Museum ticket prices
| Adult museum admission — Youth 3-18 $20.95, seniors 65+ $23.95. Planetarium, Sturm Theater and laser shows cost extra. | $27.95 |
| Gates Planetarium show (add-on) | $7 |
| Laser show (add-on) | $14 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult museum admission). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Nature & Science Museum
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
Every day 9am-5pm; most Fridays until 9pm; Thanksgiving 9am-3pm; closed 25 December.
2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, USA
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FAQ
Nature & Science Museum: common questions
Is Nature & Science Museum free?
Nature & Science Museum is free for everyone sCFD Free Days: free museum admission for everyone, no ticket needed, sCFD Free Nights: free museum admission 5-10pm (Night at the Museums) and sCFD Free Night: free museum admission 4-9pm (Fri 5 Mar 2027). Also free: Blue Star Museums: free for active-duty military and up to five family members, Armed Forces Day to Labor Day; museum admission for licensed Colorado K-12 educators; MY Denver Card: free for the child cardholder in December 2026; 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 $27.95.
When are the free days at Nature & Science Museum 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 Nature & Science Museum?
Military members and families — active-duty personnel incl. Reserve, National Guard, USPHS and NOAA Corps, plus up to five family members. Timed tickets required for everyone 3 and older. Dates shown are 15 May-6 Sep 2027. Rest of the year current and former military get $3 off.. Colorado teachers — show a valid staff ID.. MY Denver Card holders — school-age Denver residents or DPS students with a MY Denver Card; free for the cardholder only..
How much is a ticket to Nature & Science Museum?
Adult museum admission costs $27.95 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- dmns.org/visit/pricing-and-discounts/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- about.bankofamerica.com/en/making-an-impact/museums-on-us-partners · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- dmns.org/visit/
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