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, Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado Railroad Museum & Fiske Planetarium.

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

---

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     ​
• General admission only.  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.

---

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 digital copy for entry.
• Temporary Exhibits along with the Gates Planetarium and Infinity Theater are not included with the pass. The Museum encourages the purchase of separate tickets in advance. Please call 303.370.6306 to make reservations.

---

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.

---

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.

---

COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model Railroad Club’s operating model layout replicating the various types of Colorado mountain railroading. 

• The Pass will allow admission for six total people per visit to the museum.
• The Pass does not include train rides or special events such as Day Out With Thomas or Polar Express event. 
• 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 4:30 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

At this time, the Check Out State Parks library backpack pass cannot be used for free vehicle entry on summer weekends and holidays at Eldorado Canyon State Park through Sept. 15, 2023. The timed-vehicle entry system requires a paid pass to be entered. Currently, the system charges a $10 daily entrance fee if no other paid pass is on the patrons account, and park pass fees are nonrefundable. However, you can use the free library backpack pass on summer weekdays driving a car in and/or using the Eldo Shuttle on summer weekends and holidays.