All You Need To Know About The Denver CityPASS

If you live in Denver, then you’re undoubtedly aware of all the amazing museums scattered around the city.

From comic book museums to taxidermy displays to western art, modern art, Jewish art and more, Denver’s museums offer unique exhibits and fascinating experiences to both residents and visitors alike. 

Our own downtown Denver apartments are close to many of these top-tier museums, so if you or anyone you know is interested in checking out all that the Mile-High City has to offer, then the Denver CityPASS is a must-get ticket!

What is the Denver CityPASS?

A Denver CityPASS ticket allows the holder to visit their choice of either three, four or five of the city’s best museums, depending on the type of ticket package purchased. These include:

• Downtown Aquarium
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science
• Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
• Denver Art Museum
• History Colorado Center

The C3, C4 or C5 ticket allows the ticketholder to choose their combination of tickets at their leisure. Tickerholders have a full year before needing to decide what attractions they'd like to visit.

How long is the Denver CityPASS valid?

The Denver CityPASS is valid for 7 days after your first visit to a museum, after which the ticket will expire. However, you have a whole year to start using your ticket after you purchase it, giving you plenty of time to plan a week’s worth of museum trips. You may choose from C3, C4 or C5 ticket packages, which allow you to visit three, four or five attractions of your choice from the list above.

How much is the Denver CityPASS?

A Denver CityPASS ticket costs just a fraction of what you’d pay in admission fees to all the museums on their own. 

The C3 CityPASS costs $39 per adult and $32 per child (ages 3-11), the C4 pass is $49 per adult and $42 per child, and the C5 pass is $54 per adult and $49 per child. 

Here are the admission prices for all these museums on their own, just to show you how much you end up saving. These single admission prices are as of this article's publication date.

• Downtown Aquarium: $24 per adult, $18 per child
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: $20 per adult, $15 per child
• Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus: $17 per adult, $17 per child
• Denver Botanic Gardens: $15 per adult, $11 per child
• Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum: $19 per adult, $12 per child
• Denver Art Museum: $18 per adult (18+), $0 per child
• History Colorado Center: $15 per adult (19+), $0 per child

Where can I go with the Denver CityPASS?

Downtown Aquarium

With over a million gallons of water teeming with life, the Downtown Aquarium in Denver certainly has enough to keep one entertained all day. 

The aquarium has several different biomes and environments that not only house the 500+ species of marine life, but also outline how natural and manmade factors impact the inhabitants of aquatic ecosystems. Visit sunken temples and coral reefs; check out the giant tanks filled with colorful and vibrant fish; or learn how mammals, crustaceans and fish live alongside humans at wharves and docks.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Step back through time to learn all about the world long before us humans ever stepped foot on it. Immerse yourself in the magic of the present. Explore what the future may one day look like. You can accomplish all of these lofty goals of this at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

The museum is interactive and immersive, offering educational experiences for all ages and learning stages. With exhibits on rocks & minerals, human anatomy, paleontology, cave systems, native North American peoples and more, there’s something for here everyone. 

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

This immersive museum challenges kids to explore, learn and create all while having fun!

Spend time in The Art Studio, or learn about what firefighters, veterinarians or farmers do everyday. Take part in interactive science experiments involving water, weather and gravity, or explore the wonders of the outdoors through canyons, zip lines and rivers.

Denver Botanic Gardens

The heart of Downtown Denver features 24 acres of astounding botanic gardens, all of which showcase plants and garden designs that are suited to Denver's unique climate. From shaded walks to towering trees to manicured flower beds and more, the Denver Botanic Gardens are a must-see for anyone looking to spend a quiet day outdoors. 

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

What better place to learn about the skies than here in the Mile-High City?

The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum features over four dozen iconic aircraft and space artifacts that have made history in one way or another. There’s a rock from the moon gathered during the Apollo mission, as well as the very space suit worn by Colorado-born astronaut Jack Swigert!

Denver Art Museum

DAM! This Denver Art Museum (DAM) sure has a bit of everything for everyone!

From classical European pieces to Asian art, as well as Indigenous designs, Western art and more, the Denver Art Museum features a world-class collection of permanent and temporary exhibitions that will have you coming back and back again. 

History Colorado Center

What’s in a name? What’s in a story? 

Learn all about the wild and fantastic story of Colorado, complete with tales of the gold rush, remnants of dinosaurs, pieces of art and stories from inhabitants of the past. Plus, check out the collection of regional crafts and art for insight into the people and industries that tare thriving in the state today!

Where can I get a Denver CityPASS?

You can get your Denver C3, C4 or C5 tickets here at this website, or you can purchase them at some of the museums for which they are valid. It’s a good idea to have a digital copy, though, so you can keep track of your ticket. 

If you live anywhere near our luxury Denver apartments, then the Denver CityPASS is a must-get if you’re interested in experiencing the best that your city has to offer. 

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