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PARTICIPATING PARTNERS

This is your ticket to adventure! Any Gilpin County Public Library card holder can reserve free passes to metro-area attractions including the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Butterfly Pavilion, Dinosaur Ridge, Denver Botanic Gardens, Wings Over the Rockies & Fiske Planetarium.

(ACCESS CODE FOR ONLINE TICKETS IS THE FIRST 5 DIGITS OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD NUMBER)


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EVER BOTANIC GARDEN
Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations.​
  • One pass allows up to 6 people admission on days the Gardens are open.
  • Patrons MUST check the Garden's calendar to make sure there are no closures for specials events.  Hours vary depending on whether you are visiting York Street or Chatfield Farms     
  • After reserving the Cultural Pass, you MUST call 720.865.3500 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (any day of the week) to make a reservation. Tell the Garden's staff person who takes your call that you are making a reservation using their Gilpin County Public Library Cultural Pass.
  • General Admission only at York Street and Chatfield Farms.
  • Not valid for special events, classes, or separately ticketed events.
  • The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
  • A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at Visitor Services to visit the gardens.

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DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Premier natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado and the western United States. Exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and more.
  • One pass allows up to 7 people admission on days the museum is open.
  • The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
  • After you book your Culture Pass ticket, simply visit the Ticketing Desk upon arrival at the Museum and present a printed or electronic copy for entry.
  • The IMAX and Planetarium are not included. Please call 303.370.6306 to purchase tickets.
  • Visit the website for the latest COVID updates.​

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BUTTERFLY PAVILION
Butterfly Pavilion is the first stand-alone, Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited non-profit invertebrate zoo in the world. Our immersive exhibits provide guests the opportunity to discover the wonders of nature's hidden heroes through hands on, interactive experiences catered to all ages.
  • The Pass will allow one free person and a $5.00 discount admission per person up to four people on days the pavilion is open.
  • Library pass holders must present the pass at the front desk to redeem for general admission tickets.​
  • The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
  • The last entry at 4:15 pm. Our exhibits close at 5:00 pm.

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FISKE PLANETARIUM
Fiske Planetarium is located on the beautiful campus of the University of Colorado, in Boulder, Colorado.  Our 65-foot diameter dome is the largest planetarium between Chicago and Los Angeles and seats 206 guests. Our 8K Sky-Skan projection system, cutting-edge content, dazzling visuals, and fantastic sound system are unparalleled. Plus, we have a MegaStar projector which shows 10 million stars and the Milky Way, creating one of the most beautiful indoor skies ever.
  • One pass allows up to 4 people admission.
  • The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
  • A printed copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk of the Fiske Planetarium to receive complimentary tickets.
  • Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you have enough time to park, pick up your tickets, and find a seat.
  • CU Parking Services now requires our visitors to pay for parking in lot 308. The parking machines accept credit cards, coins or use the ParkMobile app.
  • Please visit the CU campus map for parking options or find more info about short term parking at CU.

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WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES
Transferred from the United States Air Force to a group of volunteers in 1994, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in Hangar #1 of the former Lowry Air Force Base in eastern Denver, Colorado. Today, the museum boasts more than 182,000 square feet of hangar space full of iconic aircraft, space vehicles, artifacts, military uniforms and much more. Visitors can also experience thrilling flight simulators, discover various educational programs and participate in dozens of exciting museum sponsored events.
  • The Pass will allow admission for four total people per visit to the institution (valid at both locations, Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and Exploration of Flight, except closure dates and special events).
  • The pass is only good on the date specified on the ticket.
  • A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk to visit.
  • Last entry to the museum is 4:00 pm.

State Park Pass

Check out an adventure backpack that includes a free state parks pass! This kit can be checked out for one week and grants access to any Colorado State Park. See the complete list of Colorado State Parks, and put a hold on a State Parks Pass today!
Adventure Backpack Includes:
  • A pass any of Colorado's 42 State Parks
  • Binoculars
  • Colorado outdoor guides
  • State Parks guide
  • Activity ideas
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        15131 Hwy 119
        Black Hawk, CO 80422

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  • MY ACCOUNT
    • My Account / Renew Items
    • Update My Information
    • LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
  • Catalog
    • Full Catalog
  • DIGITAL LIBRARY
    • Kanopy (Movies)
    • Overdrive (eBooks & eAudio)
    • cloudLibrary (eBooks & eAudio)
    • LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
  • EVENTS
    • Cultural Pass
    • MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CIRCLE
  • SERVICES
    • Our Services
    • Homebound Delivery
    • Laptop Lending
    • Suggest a Purchase
    • LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
  • ABOUT
    • Mission Statement
    • Library Policies
    • Holiday Schedule
    • Gilpin County Board of Trustees >
      • Meeting Dates
      • Agendas
      • Board Minutes