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Denver Museum of Nature & Science — Denver, Colorado

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Photo: Sarbjit Bahga, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Main (north) entrance of the museum, with the museum name spelled out along the roofline; exhibition banners in the photo date from 2018.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science in Denver: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; $25.95 adult · $20.95 youth 3–18.

Address2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
HoursDaily 9am–5pm; most Fridays to 9pm
Prices$25.95 adult · $20.95 youth 3–18
Price notesThird-party listings; official page text did not show prices — confirm on official site.
Age notesDino, space, planetarium, Discovery Zone; under-2s free but exhibits skew older
BookingAdvance tickets strongly encouraged
Suggested timeAbout 3 hours
AccessibilityReported in third-party summaries; confirm on official site.
ParkingFree parking reported (unconfirmed on official page)
Verified perk: SCFD Free Days — free admission2026: Jan 11, Feb 1, Feb 9, Mar 6 (evening 4–9pm), Apr 13, Apr 26, Jun 19, Aug 24, Sep 1 (evening 4–9pm), Oct 11, Nov 7 (evening 5–10pm), Nov 16. No ticket needed. Excludes IMAX and Planetarium.
Verified perk: Explorer Pass (SNAP/EBT) — $3 admissionSNAP EBT cardholders: $3 per person, up to 10 people, general admission only (excludes Infinity Theatre and Planetarium). P-EBT/WIC not accepted. Discounted Family Membership $25.
Verified perk: ASTC Passport — members travel freeDMNS members get free general admission at 300+ ASTC science museums outside the local area (90-mile exclusion; special exhibits and planetarium excluded). Call ahead to confirm.

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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.