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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 will need to check the Garden's calendar to make sure there are times available.
• 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.

​Important: Please check the Denver Botanical Garden's website www.botanicgardens.org for early closures throughout the year.  

​COVID-19 Protocals: Please check Denver Botanic Gardens’ website for new protocols due to COVID-19.

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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.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at Ticketing to visit the museum. ​

COVID INFORMATION

• After you book your Culture Pass through the library, you DO NOT need to contact the museum to set up your visit. On the day of your reservation, simply visit the Ticketing Desk upon arrival at the Museum and present your Culture Pass for entry.
• Timed entry every 20 minutes.
• All guests ages 3 and older are required to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth at all times while visiting the Museum.
• The IMAX and Planetarium are open with limited seating. Please call 303.370.6306 to purchase tickets.
• Visit the website for the latest updates.

​The Museum continues to follow guidance from CDC and state public health officials. Based on new guidance released last week, we have made some changes. Face coverings are encouraged for unvaccinated people over age 10, optional otherwise. We still recommend that you reserve your free, timed ticket for general admission. Beginning June 1, we will no longer require separate timed tickets children ages 0-2, for "Space Odyssey" or for "Discovery Zone." We will continue to use play times in "Discovery Zone" to allow for cleaning breaks. We hope you'll help us create a safe place for all and look forward to seeing you soon!

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DINOSAUR RIDGE
Dinosaur Ridge is one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities with a family-friendly visitor center and trails for groups of all ages. The Trek Through Time exhibit hall is designed as a walk through different environments at different prehistoric dates. The Dinosaur Ridge Trail has hundreds of dinosaur tracks and a quarry of dinosaur bones.

• One pass allows 4 visitors to enter at no cost to the Trek Through Time Exhibit Hall and a 40-minute guided tour of Dinosaur Ridge on the regularly scheduled hourly shuttle bus (half hourly in the summer).
• The tours are on a first come, first served basis.
• A printed or electronic copy of the pass must be presented at the front desk to visit the museum.

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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.
• Masks are required to visit Butterfly Pavilion. Guests ages 3 and above will not be allowed entry without adequate face covering.
• 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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JANUARY SHOWS POSTPONED!!!!!
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