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General admission for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science costs US$25.95; tickets are discounted to US$20.95 for youth ages 3–18, and US$22.95 for seniors 65 and older. Admission covers all permanent and some temporary exhibitions, though there’s an extra fee for attractions such as the planetarium and Infinity Theater.

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is open daily, 9am–5pm, and stays open till 9pm most Fridays. In addition, the museum frequently hosts after-hours events such as parties, film screenings, and panel discussions. Note that it closes early on Thanksgiving and is closed on December 25 and August 18.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science members receive free year-round admission to the museum, plus discounts on special exhibitions and attractions such as the Infinity Theater. The membership also includes discounts at the museum’s shops and eateries, as well as member-only events and special rates at other science centers in the Denver area.

Yes, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has several free-admission days and nights throughout the year. You don’t need a reservation for the permanent exhibitions on free days, but tickets are still required for attractions such as the planetarium and Infinity Theater. Check the museum’s website for the annual schedule.

Yes, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is wheelchair accessible, with push-button entry, accessible restrooms and parking spaces, and elevators throughout the building. Visitors can borrow canes and wheelchairs from the front desk for free, and accessible seating tickets are available for both the planetarium and Infinity Theater.