Free Attractions in Denver (2025)

A private contemporary art collection turned public showcase, with free exhibitions, jazz-and-vinyl nights, and literary salons. Featured by Visit Denver and praised by local arts writers for adventurous curation and community programs.

An artist residency hub and gallery with free-to-enter (suggested-donation) exhibitions, youth programs, and neighborhood projects. Regularly covered by Westword and Visit Denver for shaping the city’s contemporary art conversation.

Nonprofit gallery presenting emerging and underrepresented artists; free exhibitions and talks. Recognized by Biennial of the Americas programming and covered by local critics for thoughtful, risk-taking shows.

A long-running independent gallery evolving into a Denver satellite model with a free-to-visit RiNo showroom. Reported on by Westword and the RiNo Art District for inventive pop-up programming across the city.

A LoDo stalwart known for forward-looking exhibitions and art book projects. Featured in The New York Times and frequently covered by The Denver Post and Westword; free to browse and consistently relevant.

Operating since 1976, Robischon mounts museum-scale exhibitions with regional and international artists. Frequently cited by critics and art indexes for ambitious programming; free entry in Lower Downtown.

Golden Triangle gallery known for smart, thematic group shows in a lofty space. Praised by local critics and arts organizations; free to visit and an easy add-on near the Denver Art Museum.

Family-owned since 1983 across from the Denver Art Museum, this gallery-store shows authentic Native arts, textiles, pottery, and more. Highlighted by Westword and tourism editors; browsing is free and educational.

This landmark outfitter invented the snap-front Western shirt and keeps a mini-museum upstairs. Featured in Condé Nast Traveler and celebrated by local media; it’s free to wander, with a pure Denver vibe.

A free arts incubator inside the Colorado Convention Center presenting rotating installations and interactive works. Regularly programmed and noted by the Denver Theatre District; a creative stop steps from downtown lights.

Inside Empower Field, this nonprofit museum offers free admission showcasing Colorado’s sports legends. Stadium tours cost extra, but the galleries are free and family-friendly, as confirmed by the museum.

Watch century-old candy-making in action on a complimentary tour of Denver’s beloved confectioner. Frequently recommended by local publications; reserve a free slot and enjoy samples at the end.