Smithsonian Museum Day 2020: Participating Colorado Museums

April 4 is Museum Day, a nationwide initiative when participating museums in Colorado and across the United States allow visitors to experience offerings for free.

The 16th annual event, organized by Smithsonian Magazine, is intended to encourage museums, zoos and cultural centers to emulate the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission year-round.

More than 1,200 museums in all 50 states are expected to take part in this year’s Museum Day. Those wishing to visit a local museum that day should go to Smithsonian Magazine’s website, locate a museum and download a ticket. Each ticket ensures complimentary access to the holder and one guest.

Here are the participating museums in Colorado:

• Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place
• Center for Colorado Women's History at the Byers-Evans House Museum, 1310 Bannock St, Denver
• Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, 1201 Bannock St, Denver
• History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway, Denver
• Golden History Museum & Park, 1020 11th St
• Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites, 15051 E Alameda Pkwy
• Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden
• Hotel de Paris Museum, 409 Sixth St, Georgetown

The theme for this year’s Museum Day is Earth Optimism, which showcases events and exhibits on conservation and sustainability from a perspective of hope, according to a news release from Smithsonian Magazine.

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