Museum · Denver
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver: free entry days, tickets & hours
A non-collecting contemporary art museum in LoDo in a David Adjaye building, with changing exhibitions and a rooftop café.
Independent guide, not the official MCA Denver website. Official links are under Sources.
MCA Denver is next free on Saturday, 7 November 2026 (in 9 days).
- Free Night at the Museums: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 5-10pm.
- Also free: Always free for teens and children (18 and under); SNAP beneficiaries; MY Denver Card: two adults free per child cardholder.
- Otherwise: adult admission, non-resident — $18.
Calendar
Free days at MCA Denver
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 9 days · 17:00–22:00
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.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-19s are always free, so families pay only for the adults.
- Wednesday and Thursday after 5pm adults pay just $5.
- You can visit the shop and the rooftop without a museum ticket.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forAlways free for teens and children (18 and under) | children under 19 | The price table lists 'Teens 13 to 18 Free' and 'Children under 12 Free'. | No |
| Free forFree for SNAP beneficiaries | EBT cardholders (Museums for All) | Reserve the free ticket at the front desk. | No |
| Free forMY Denver Card: two adults free per child cardholder | MY Denver Card holders | At the front desk. | No |
| Free hoursFree Night at the Museums: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 5-10pm · 17:00–22:00 | everyone | Visit Denver's official page says participating museums are free from 5 to 10pm on 7 Nov 2026. | No |
Official prices
MCA Denver ticket prices
| Adult admission, non-resident — Colorado residents $15. Students, teachers, military and seniors $15 ($12 residents). | $18 |
| $5 tickets after 5pm on Wednesday and Thursday — Cheap evening entry while the museum is open until 7pm. | $5 |
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 admission, non-resident). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12:00–19:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–19:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–19:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Wed-Fri noon-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday (Tuesday closure since late July 2026).
1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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FAQ
MCA Denver: common questions
Is MCA Denver free?
MCA Denver is free for everyone night at the Museums: Sat 7 Nov 2026, 5-10pm. Also free: Always free for teens and children (18 and under); SNAP beneficiaries; MY Denver Card: two adults free per child cardholder. Otherwise the official ticket costs $18.
Who gets free entry to MCA Denver?
Children under 19 — the price table lists 'Teens 13 to 18 Free' and 'Children under 12 Free'.. EBT cardholders (Museums for All) — reserve the free ticket at the front desk.. MY Denver Card holders — at the front desk..
How much is a ticket to MCA Denver?
Adult admission, non-resident costs $18 on the official site.
What day is MCA Denver closed?
MCA Denver is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Wed-Fri noon-7pm; Sat-Sun 10am-5pm; closed Monday and Tuesday (Tuesday closure since late July 2026).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- mcadenver.org/visit · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- visitdenver.com/denver-arts-week/free-night-at-the-museums/ · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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