Updated March 16, 2025: Guide updated to reflect a price increase, plus the addition of the Denver Zoo.
If you plan to visit Denver, CityPASS is a great way to save on admission costs when visiting some of Denver’s top attractions. The CityPASS offers three options (3, 4, or 5 attractions) and eight sites to choose from:
- Denver Downtown Aquarium
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
- Wings Over the Rockies™ Air & Space Museum
- Denver Art Museum
- History Colorado Center
- Denver Zoo
General Information
For those visiting major cities, admission to attractions—such as museums, gardens, and zoos—can quickly add up and become a significant portion of the travel budget. That was my scenario when I was planning my trip to Denver. After crunching the numbers, the 5 attractions I was interested in visiting would cost $106.65. Fortunately, I discovered the Denver CityPASS, which offered admission to those 5 sites for $64, a savings of $42.65. If traveling with a family, those savings can add up!
| Attractions | Admission Cost |
| Museum of Nature & Science | $25.95 |
| Botanic Gardens | $15.75 |
| Wings Over the Rockies | $19.95 |
| Art Museum | $30.00 |
| History Colorado Center | $15.00 |
| Total | $106.65 |
(Each attraction is linked to a destination guide I published on my site.)
CityPASS did increase the cost of its adult passes in 2025, so the price for the 5-site pass is now $72. That brings down the savings to $32.65, but it is still a solid deal for travelers seeking to save money while exploring Denver. The other two CityPASS options are the 3-attraction option at $52 and the 4-attraction option at $64.
CityPASS offers discounted rates for children’s passes.
Admission costs for the other three attractions included with CityPASS are: Denver Downtown Aquarium, $26.99; Children’s Museum, $18.75; and Denver Zoo, $26 (March 13th through October 31st) or $15.75 (November 1st through March 12th).
Purchasing & Using the Pass
Travelers can purchase the Denver CityPASS directly from the company’s website or through a third-party vendor, such as Get Your Guide. When buying directly from Denver CityPASS, a voucher will be included in the email confirmation. This voucher can be presented digitally or printed for those who prefer a hard copy. The process is similar if purchasing your pass via Get Your Guide. The app generates a QR code that is scanned at each site. I bought my CityPASS through Get Your Guide, and I found it convenient and easy; visit the site, present your voucher at the ticket counter, and gain admission.
CityPASS offers flexibility, as you don’t need to select the attractions at the time of purchase, and you can visit the sites in any order.
The CityPASS is valid for 7 days starting from the first day you use the pass.
Resources
To learn more about the pass or to buy one, visit CityPASS’s website.
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