Free Days and Free Nights

Satisfy your science curiosity during our SCFD Free Days and Free Nights. No need to reserve your Free Day or Free Night ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the planetarium or our brand-new Infinity Theater.

The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District is a voter-approved special district in the seven-county metro area that provides a stable source of supplemental funding to more than 300 scientific and cultural organizations inside the district's boundaries. The SCFD collects a one-tenth of 1 percent sales-and-use tax (or one penny on every $10 spent), providing approximately $40 million each year to area cultural attractions both small and large.

2023 Free Days and Free Nights

Monday, January 9th
Sunday, January 29th
Monday, February 6th
Sunday, February 26th
Sunday, April, 30th
Monday, June 19th
Wednesday, June 28th Free Night (5 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
Wednesday, August 16th Free Night (5 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 6th Free Night (5 p.m.- 9 p.m.)
Monday, September 18th
Sunday, October 15th - Out! At the Museum
Monday, December 4th

SCFD Free Day

OUT! At the Museum

Sunday, October 15

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us for our SCFD Free Day “OUT! at the Museum” on Sunday, Oct. 15 for a fun and welcoming atmosphere with LGBTQ+ partners. No need to reserve your Free Day ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days to gain access to the Wildlife Halls, Prehistoric Journey, Coors Gems and Minerals Hall and our many other permanent exhibitions. A separate ticket is required if you'd like to visit the Gates Planetarium or our new Infinity Theater.

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