Denver Art Museum Free Days

Updated 2026-09-04 · Free · No sign-up

Denver Art Museum is free published dates. Free general admission on 12 designated SCFD Free Days in 2026 (Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 26 Día del Niño, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 1 Colorado Day, Sep 12 Powwow, Oct 13, Nov 7 Night at the Museums, Dec 8). Covers the entire DAM campus (Hamilton Building, Martin Building, The Kirkland); special ticketed exhibitions are not included. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance online, though walk-in tickets are also available Verified on Denver Art Museum's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.

At a glance

Free dayPublished dates
Who qualifiesOpen to everyone, no proof/ID required
ReservationVisitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance online, though walk-in tickets are also available
What's includedEntire campus permanent collection: Hamilton Building, Martin Building, The Kirkland
Regular adult priceColorado residents $22 (non-peak) / $25 (peak Fri-Sun & holidays); non-residents $27 / $30
Sourcedenverartmuseum.org · checked 2026-09-04

Upcoming free days

  • Saturday, Sep 12, 2026 — published by the institution
  • Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 — published by the institution
  • Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 — published by the institution
  • Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 — published by the institution

Dates as published by the institution. Confirm on the official page before you go.

The fine print

Eligibility: Open to everyone, no proof/ID required. Entire campus permanent collection: Hamilton Building, Martin Building, The Kirkland. Skipping the ticket window here saves Colorado residents $22 (non-peak) / $25 (peak Fri-Sun & holidays); non-residents $27 / $30 per adult.

Worth knowing: Free Days give access to the museum's entire three-building campus, including the newest wing, The Kirkland — not just one gallery.

Another way in free: Denver Art Museum participates in Bank of America's Museums on Us — cardholders get free general admission on the first full weekend of every month.

Also free in Denver

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus (published dates) · Denver Botanic Gardens (published dates) · Denver Museum of Nature & Science (published dates) · Denver Zoo (published dates) — or see the full free museum days in Denver guide.

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FAQ

When is Denver Art Museum free?

Free general admission on 12 designated SCFD Free Days in 2026 (Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 26 Día del Niño, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 1 Colorado Day, Sep 12 Powwow, Oct 13, Nov 7 Night at the Museums, Dec 8). Covers the entire DAM campus (Hamilton Building, Martin Building, The Kirkland); special ticketed exhibitions are not included.

Do I need a reservation for Denver Art Museum's free days?

Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance online, though walk-in tickets are also available

What does a free day at Denver Art Museum include?

Entire campus permanent collection: Hamilton Building, Martin Building, The Kirkland

How much is Denver Art Museum normally?

Colorado residents $22 (non-peak) / $25 (peak Fri-Sun & holidays); non-residents $27 / $30. That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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