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Celebrate Juneteenth: Freedom Day

Celebrate Juneteenth: Freedom Day Denver Museum of Nature and Science on Friday, June 19th. In addition to FREE general admission for all visitors, the celebration will include special performances, music, and activities for the entire family.

Free entry includes our extended Friday hours from 9:00am-9:00pm!

Enjoy our temporary exhibition The World’s Largest Dinosaurs for an additional fee & our temporary exhibition Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verda, and Rapa Nui free with admission.

Visitors watch a person demonstrate a wooden mechanical apparatus during an interactive workshop or educational program.

Directions & Parking

See directions to the Museum & parking details HERE.

Limited free parking is available at the Museum in the underground parking garage. Alternative trasportation in highly encouraged. Please carpool, rideshare, or take public transportation.

Please do not park in the neighborhood across from the park. DMNS Strives to be a good neighbor and we wish to reduce impact to those we share space with.

An instructor guides two children holding colorful foam airplanes during an interactive hands-on activity in a bright, modern indoor venue.

Accessibility

The Museum is committed to being a welcoming place for all our guests and offers services to facilitate and enhance your experience. For more information on available mobility aids, sensory aids, exhibit tips, and more visit our accessibility page HERE.

A child operates a wooden mechanical apparatus during an interactive hands-on program, surrounded by adults and other visitors.

Tickets

No need to reserve a Museum general admission ticket ahead of time online. Walk up anytime during Free Days or Free Nights and gain access to the Wildlife Halls or our permanent exhibitions! 

See Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde, and Rapa Nui for free.

Please purchase a ticket to see The World’s Largest Dinosaurs.

Purchase Infinity Theater or Gates Planetarium tickets ahead of time on the or DMNS eCARD app at the app store, or at the ticketing desk at the North Entrance/any ticketing kiosk throughout the Museum.

Purchase Experiences
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Special Activities

We’re very excited to provide a diverse lineup of engaging cultural and educational activities throughout the day including STEAM activities from our partner the JEKL Institute, community art, spoken word poetry. and more! 

Collaborating Partners & Activities

Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

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History of Juneteenth in Denver Information Booth

Lincoln Hills

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Critter Crates & Local Histories

Colorado Black Arts Festival

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Community Art & Local History Video

CBAF Website

Juneteenth Book Nook

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JEKL Institute

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STEMOPOLY Activities

Sacred Voices

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Poetry activities & Spoken Word Performances

Pop Up Performances

11:00 AM

Max Moore, Youth on Record Next Generation Artist - Jazz Quartet

1:00 PM

The Four Frinds Troop

Angel Garcia, Daevon Robinson, Simeon Wallace, Thurzday L

Excerpts from an Oz experience

2:30 PM

Sacred Voices Slam Poetry & Open Mic

Active Media Site Disclosure

Please be aware that Juneteenth at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is an active media day and site. Photographers and media crews may be present taking photos and recording footage. If you do not feel comfortable having your photograph taken, please inform the photographer directly. By entering the museum premises, you consent to potentially being photographed or recorded for communication, promotional and media purposes.