Free Local Resources
Find great local events and organizations that work to get art in the world for free. Each place can have a variety of resources that might work for you. Be sure to check places listed on this website of for these common discounts: Student Discounts | Senior Discounts | Military Discounts
Free and discounted resources
Denver Public Library: ideaLABs are makerspaces: free community spaces to make things. There are ideaLABs across the Denver Public Library system. The lab is free to anyone – no library card necessary!
DPL Museum and cultural passes
10 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
Check the museum websites for current hours and unexpected closures.
Library passes are offered in limited quantities by participating institutions. Many also offer free days and other low cost options for community access. Reservations may be booked 2 weeks in advance.
DAM Free Days
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/plan-your-visit#free_admission
Denver Art Museum: General admission is free several times a year during Free Days at the DAM. General admission is free to all visitors 18 and under every day. Colorado resident SNAP cardholders are eligible to purchase $1 per person general admission.
Museum of Contemporary Art: Under 18 Free admission. Free admission for SNAP beneficiaries. Penny Admission for the first Saturday of the month for Colorado residents.
MySpark
My Spark Denver has been launched through a partnership with the City and County of Denver, Mile High United Way, and Gary Community Ventures to increase access to afterschool and extracurricular activities that can have positive benefits for youth. The program does that by providing $1,000 debit cards directly to students and families so that they can choose the youth activities that they’re most interested in. Check it out and apply!
Denver Botanic gardens Free days
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Free Days occur throughout the year and tickets are be available three months at a time (on a rolling basis) and are released on the 1st of the month. Book in advance- these tickets sell out!
Denver Art Museum; free creativity kits
1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202
https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/art-lives-here-creativity-kits
Creativity Kits are free and distributed to schools and community centers serving elementary and middle school children and families in and around Denver. Apply to get them for your students!