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Admission

Please note: Advanced notice is REQUIRED for ALL groups over 10 people.

_{ID Required for Students & 65+}

From Saturday, May 17, 2025 through Labor Day, September 1, 2025, active-duty military and their family members get free museum admission under the Blue Star Museum Program.

Free admission for SNAP beneficiaries, reciprocal museum members, and museum professionals.  While teens and children are always free at MCA Denver, we also offer free admission for two adults per child with a My Denver Card.

SNAP beneficiaries, My Denver card, reciprocal museum members, and museum professionals (or other discount types) can reserve their free tickets at the front desk

Directions

MCA Denver
1485 Delgany St,
Denver, CO 80202

The museum is accessible by car, bike, public transportation, or by foot. MCA Denver’s building is on the northwest corner of 15^th and Delgany. 

Parking

There is limited meter parking around the museum. Ample parking spots can be found at the parking garage at 1900 16^th St. Note: The public parking is levels 4 – 6.

Visitors have access to discounted parking validations for the parking garage via a QR code found at the front desk at MCA Denver. The first hour is free and after that, parking is reduced to $5 per hour.

Biking

Google Maps has bicycle route data for the Denver area.

Public Transport

The Light Rail, RTD buses and 16^th Street Mall Shuttles all stop at 16^th St & Wewatta at Union Station, two blocks from MCA Denver.

Currently, the Holiday Theater operates exclusively for events; there are no set public hours at this time. Check out our upcoming Holiday Theater events here! 

Directions

The Holiday Theater
2644 W 32^nd Ave
Denver

The Holiday Theater is accessible by car, bike, public transportation, or by foot. 

Biking

Google Maps has bicycle route data for the Denver area. There is a bike rack two doors down from the Holiday Theater at the corner 32^nd St and Clay St. 

Public Transport

If visiting the Holiday Theater from downtown Denver, take the C Line or D Line from Union Station. Exit at the Ballpark Station. Walk or catch a nearby bus to W 32^nd Ave (approximately 15 minutes walk or a short bus ride).

Drop-Ins

Join us on Friday and Saturday from 1 – 2PM for a guided tour of our current exhibitions. Drop-in tours are limited to 20 participants and are first-come, first-served.

Groups

Guided tours are available for groups over 10 people from noon to 5pm Tuesday-Friday and require a minimum of two weeks advance notice. Standard admission rates apply.

Educators

If you are an elementary educator interested in visiting MCA Denver, please contact tours@​mcadenver.​org to request more information about the exhibitions on view. Middle and High School groups require 1 adult chaperone per 10 students. We ask that chaperones remain with students at all times while in the museum and assist staff with students.

Digital Guide

Download our free digital museum guide on Bloomberg Connects. Our guide takes you behind the scenes at MCA Denver with exclusive multimedia perspectives from artists, curators, and more. 

Do I need to reserve tickets ahead of time?

At this time, reservations are not required and walk-ups are welcome. Tickets can be reserved ahead of time online or by contacting Visitor Services via email at ticketing@​mcadenver.​org or phone at 303−298−7554 during regular museum hours.

Please note: Advanced notice is REQUIRED for ALL groups over 10 people.

Do you allow dogs in the museum?

Service animals are always welcome in the museum. We ask that other dogs remain at home.

Can I bring food and/​or drinks?

While we do not allow outside food and beverages in the museum, MCA Café & Bar is open every Tuesday – Sunday offering non-alcoholic beverages, a full bar, and small bites featuring exhibition-inspired originals and a rotating seasonal menu. We invite you to enjoy your refreshments in the café or on our rooftop deck. Drinks and food are prohibited in all of the galleries. If you are a member, be sure to let the staff know to get your exclusive discount!

Is photography allowed in the museum?

You are welcome to take photographs in the museum for your personal, non-commercial use, unless otherwise posted in a specific gallery. Flash photography and tripods are not permitted. Share your photos and videos on social media and tag us @mca_denver on Instagram or @mcadenver on TikTok.

All commercial or portrait shoots must be approved and scheduled in advance and must take place outside of regular museum hours. Rental and staffing fees may apply. Email rentals@​mcadenver.​org to learn more.

All photo requests, including requests for images of objects or the building for publication, can be directed to media@​mcadenver.​org.

Where can I store my backpack/​coat/​loaf of bread?

Lockers are available on the first floor. Quarters can be requested from the Visitor Services Desk. We ask that all oversized items be stored in a locker – including backpacks, purses, coats, and shopping bags. Traveling from out of town? The front desk can store your luggage for you.

MCA Denver strives to create an accessible environment for all visitors. Our galleries, offices, restrooms, and public spaces are all wheelchair accessible. We have one wheelchair available for our guests. Please contact the museum to reserve one for your visit or for any additional arrangements. Read more here.