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Free Night at the Museums
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Experience Denver’s top museums like never before! More than a dozen of the city’s best museums and cultural institutions will stay open late from 5–10 p.m. and admission is free. Explore world-class exhibits, discover hidden gems and take advantage of free shuttles that make it easy to hop between locations and maximize your evening of discovery.
2026's Participating Museums
Black American West Museum
The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center (BAWM & HC) promotes an understanding of the role African Americans played in the settlement and development of the Western United States through its collections, programs and exhibits.
Center for Colorado Women's History
The Center for Colorado Women’s History is located within a spacious historic home built in 1883. The home’s original character has been preserved and restored. Visitors will find themselves surrounded by the furniture, art and domestic objects of a bygone era. Currently on exhibit throughout the museum is Votes and Dreams, which highlights the struggles and triumphs of Colorado’s women activists and leaders who organized at the ballot box and beyond to implement their vision for a better future.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus offers expertly designed, one-of-a-kind exhibits for kids of all ages! Whether you’re scrambling through a 3.5-story climber, stepping inside a 6-foot bubble or sculpting a clay masterpiece, there’s always something new to create, explore and discover. Go on, release your inner child!
Clyfford Still Museum
The Clyfford Still Museum pairs Night at the Museums with an SCFD Free Day, so it's open and free from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2026. Families, join the museum for the free hands-on Maker Mornings workshop: Movement and Sound from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy free mini-tours of the Still at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Explore what paintings might sound like in the exhibition, Still in Sound. Discover how acoustic instruments can turn audio into projected colors and patterns in an interactive experience. Enjoy Celebrating 15 Years: 15 New Paintings in 15 Months, a feature exhibition that unveils one never-before-seen Clyfford Still painting each month, in honor of the museum's 15th anniversary. Spark creativity in The Making Space, the Museum's hands-on art studio for all ages.
Counterterrorism Education Learn Lab (CELL)
Explore the CELL Exhibit’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 them on Nov. 7, 2026, 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. The evening is part of an SCFD Free Day at the CELL, which runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.!
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is a world-class encyclopedic art museum that has something for everyone. During Night at the Museums, general admission is free, but an additional ticket will be required to visit DIVA, an exciting exhibition that celebrates the power and creativity of nearly 100 iconic performers. The DAM is the only U.S. venue for this international exhibition. (Advance ticket purchase for DIVA is recommended.)
Denver Botanic Gardens
Access for Night at the Museums will be in the gardens' Freyer – Newman Center. Outdoor gardens and the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory will be closed. Activities include art exhibitions, science chats, hands-on art activities, tours of the herbarium, access to the library and more.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Museum admission is free from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Explore art, music, nature and science at the museum as it joins many of Denver’s cultural institutions in a free evening celebrating Denver Arts Week! Take a closer look at the art throughout museum exhibitions, visit their temporary exhibition, Changing Landscapes and add on a paid ticket to catch a laser light concert in the Gates Planetarium, or a giant-screen documentary in the Sturm Infinity Theater. They can’t wait to see you there!
Dinosaur Ridge
In honor of Colorado's sesquicentennial, Dinosaur Ridge will likely decorate with an 1876 theme. The main dinosaur tracksite will be lit up with colored solar lights, and they'll offer short guided shuttle tours to the tracksite with flashlights. There will also be some activities for kids.
Forney Museum of Transportation
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 800 artifacts, including trains, planes, motorcycles and classic cars! There will be open trains you can walk through just for this event! There will be a kids' craft station and lots of things to learn about. See Big Boy No. 4005, one of the world's largest steam locomotives. Go on a family-friendly self-guided tour of the museum and participate in a scavenger hunt. Kids can create their own transportation-themed license plates while supplies last. Enjoy the photo booth and make a memory that will last! Enjoy free admission for one evening only. Can't wait to see you!
History Colorado Center
Join the History Colorado Center for Night at the Museums to explore and experience more than 15 different exhibitions that take you on a time-traveling adventure into Colorado's past, present and future.
The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum
Celebrate Night at the Museums with free general admission to The Kirkland! Discover a world of international decorative arts, explore Colorado’s rich artistic heritage and experience the visionary work of artist Vance Kirkland. Be sure to visit its temporary exhibitions, Space Is the Place: Art & Design in the Atomic Age and Round the Clock: 24 Hours of Colorado in Prints.
Molly Brown House Museum
The Molly Brown House Museum, built in 1889 by well-known architect William Lang, stands as an enduring symbol of the turn of the 20th century in Denver. As more and more historic properties were demolished in the 1960s, a group of preservation-minded Denver citizens joined efforts in 1970 to rescue the home of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown. A woman immortalized on stage and screen in “Unsinkable Molly Brown.” The group incorporated as Historic Denver, Inc., and began major restoration efforts to return the home’s interior and exterior to its early 20th century grandeur. Guided tours of the museum reach an average of 50,000 visitors a year, sharing the story of Margaret ‘Molly’ Brown and Denver history.
Morrison Natural History Museum
The Morrison Natural History Museum will offer free admission for Night at the Museums 2026! Guests will have the opportunity to join them for special stations set up throughout the museum, which will delve into the world of local dinosaurs and paleontology. There will also be special activity stations, which will include a chance to "Dig at Night," and join them at a special station outside, where they will show you how to use tools to uncover fossils. Guests will also have the opportunity to go behind the scenes on a special tour of their research lab to witness fossil preparation projects.
Museo de las Americas
Museo de las Americas is the premier Latin American art museum in the Rocky Mountain Region. Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt through their captivating exhibitions. Put your observation skills to the test as you explore our diverse collection of art and artifacts from across the Americas. They'll provide a handy one-sheet guide to enhance your adventure!
Exclusive membership offer: Make the most of your visit with our special one-night-only membership discounts:
* $10 off dual memberships
* $20 off group memberships
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Museo de las Americas after hours, challenge yourself with the scavenger hunt and become a part of our vibrant community at a discounted rate. Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Americas and create lasting memories during this special Night at the Museums event.
Museum for Black Girls
The Museum for Black Girls is an immersive, interactive cultural experience celebrating the history, creativity, beauty, joy and influence of Black women and girls. Through vibrant installations, storytelling, photography and participatory exhibits, guests explore the places, traditions and cultural moments that have shaped generations — from home and family to beauty, music, fashion, art and community. For Night at the Museums, guests will experience a special evening of interactive exhibits, live cultural moments, storytelling, music, photo opportunities and participatory activities throughout the museum. Visitors will be invited to contribute to a community “Love Letter” installation, engage with select exhibits in new ways, and experience the museum as a lively celebration of culture, creativity and connection for all ages and backgrounds.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Celebrate Night at the Museums with free admission to MCA Denver. Explore Colorado Currents, a museum-wide exhibition featuring more than 100 works by 28 artists with ties to Colorado. Spanning the entire museum, the exhibition brings together a wide range of perspectives on the places, histories, communities, landscapes and ideas that shape Colorado today. From changing cities and neighborhoods to the natural environment, local histories, pop culture and visions for the future, Colorado Currents offers a lively and expansive look at Colorado through the eyes of contemporary artists.
Wings Over the Rockies
Visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum free of charge as part of Denver Arts Week Free Night at the Museums! Enjoy an after-hours experience at the museum as you explore the wonders of aviation and space exploration up close. Please pre-register! Check out the newest aircraft in their collection, the F-16 Viper! Discover how this aircraft became the icon of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. Choose your own aviation adventure in one of their MaxFlight simulators and check out the Harrison Ford Theater, where a Behind the Wings special feature is playing. Be sure to stop by the museum store to shop for unique items and gifts.
Free Shuttle Routes
Free shuttles are available during Night at the Museums, making it easy to travel between participating locations and experience more in one night.