Photo: Courtesy MCA Denver
First Saturday Penny Admission at MCA Denver
- When
- Sat, Aug 1 · Museum hours
- Where
- MCA Denver, Denver
- Price
- $0.01 for Colorado residents on the first Saturday
A penny gets a Colorado resident into the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver on the first Saturday of every month, one of the best art deals in the city. The July 4 date puts it right in the middle of holiday weekend downtown.
Bring proof of Colorado residency for the one-cent rate; standard admission applies to out-of-state visitors. The next two first Saturdays are July 4 and August 1, 2026.
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