Denver Arts Week Night at the Museums

Denver's best museums are open late and admission is FREE between 5 and 10 p.m.

The following museums welcomed nearly 17,000 visitors during Night at the Museums in 2024:

Center for Colorado Women's History

Enter at 1310 Bannock St. for a three-room tour of the Center for Colorado Women's History. See collection items from the Rumors of Bloomers exhibit.

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

During Night at the Museums, the whole community is welcome and adults are allowed in the museum with or without children. Come launch rockets, see who can make the biggest bubble, create a masterpiece in The Art Studio and so much more. Plus, they’ve teamed up with Presenting Denver for a special performance featuring local artists!

Clyfford Still Museum

Experience Dialogue and Defiance: Clyfford Still and the Abstract Expressionists. The exhibition considers the nuanced ways in which Clyfford Still was part of an artists' community in the late 1940s and early 1950s, despite his protestations to the contrary, and how his paintings, through their scale and composition, promote ideas of community. November 2 is also an SCFD Free Day at the Clyfford Still Museum; visit for free from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.!

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL)

Explore the CELL’s immersive experience investigating the root causes of violent extremism and learn how to help prevent future threats. Through interactive displays and multimedia presentations, you'll see how world leaders use language as a weapon and how state-sponsored terrorism affects both domestic and global security. Join us on Nov. 2 for an evening of learning and empowerment. Be vigilant through everyday scenario simulations and become a champion of change for a safer, more inclusive community. This evening is part of our Free Days at the CELL, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.!

Denver Art Museum

Don’t miss your chance to visit this world-class institution, open with free general admission all day. See exhibits such as Composing Color: Paintings by Alama Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum (general admission access) and Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak (separate ticketed admission of $15 is required. Advance purchase is recommended).

Denver Firefighters Museum

See historic fire engines and more at Denver Firefighters Museum, a space that preserves the history of the Denver Fire Department and firefighting through the collection and preservation of artifacts, documents and photographs. The Denver Firefighters Museum will be open and free for visitors from 5–10 p.m.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Explore art, nature and science at the museum! You'll make all kinds of discoveries. Did you know that artist Kent Pendleton painted hidden elves in the background murals of wildlife dioramas? Take a closer look at the artwork as it appears throughout museum exhibitions, visit temporary exhibitions The Power of Poison and Animals of the Rainforest and catch a showing — with paid tickets — in the Gates Planetarium.

Dinosaur Ridge & Morrison Natural History Museum

Get ready to travel back in time and experience the ultimate prehistoric party! Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Natural History Museum are teaming up to bring you Night at the Museums 2024 — and it's going to be dino-mite! Best of all, it's totally free! Explore the exhibits, get hands-on with activities and take an optional guided tour of the Nation's No. 1 dinosaur tracksite — all for just $8. And that's not all. The Morrison Museum will have special programs, activities and behind-the-scenes tours, with a suggested donation of $8, including a free shuttle between sites. Experience the time when Colorado had a coastline and was home for marine animals and dinosaurs as Dino Ridge transforms into “Cretaceous Colorado” for the evening. Arrive at either museum to access both for the evening!

Forney Museum of Transportation

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation.

Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park is a gateway to Denver’s Western heritage, offering a vibrant 12-acre oasis with a working farm and Denver’s oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House Museum. Join us for Night at the Museums and experience campfire stories, a craft station, prairie games and tours of the Four Mile House.

Denver Botanic Gardens’ Freyer – Newman Center

Visitors enjoy free admission to the Freyer – Newman Center for Science, Art & Education to explore art and science through exhibitions, music, fabulous fungi and library activities. Discover three exhibitions, attend a performance lecture by artist Nathan Hall and be inspired by floral creations by Arthur Williams of Babylon Floral. Note there is no garden access during Free Night at the Museums.

History Colorado Center

Artifacts, stories and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences and consists of more than 15 exhibits spanning four floors.

MCA Denver

Experience exhibitions on view, enjoy the rooftop cafe with city views and peruse the MCA Denver shop.

Molly Brown House Museum

The historic home of Titanic survivor and famed Colorado resident, Margaret "Molly" Brown, will be open for Night at the Museums! Walk back in time and learn about Brown's life as you self-explore her Denver home. See the Funeral Practices Exhibit on display: Step into Mrs. Brown’s Victorian funeral parlor and learn about death watch, hair wreaths and Denver’s connection to embalming. You’ll meet those who have died in the house and who might still be here!

Museo de las Americas

Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Americas and create lasting memories during this special Night at the Museums event. Embark on an exciting Scavenger Hunt through captivating exhibitions. Put your observation skills to the test as you explore a diverse collection of art and artifacts from across the Americas. Make the most of your visit with special one-night-only membership discounts, including $5 off individual memberships and $15 off group memberships.

The Museum for Black Girls

Discover a unique space dedicated to celebrating the rich art, culture and heritage of Black women. The museum features interactive exhibits designed to honor and uplift the contributions of Black female artists and cultural icons.

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

Transport yourself to a different time and place. Our exhibits allow you to get up close and personal with historic aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia and explore the future of aviation and space through immersive events and realistic flight simulators. Experience the newest exhibit, Space: A Journey to our Future, or catch a showing of Space: The New Frontier and Behind the Wings.