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science centerEIN: 84-0397500 • Form 990 Filings

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Prehistoric Journey, Space Odyssey & Rocky Mountain Wildlife in City Park

2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Median Dwell: 3.4 hrs
Official Website
Bang-for-Buck Index
89.2/100
Rank #15 NationallyDedicated Crowd Forecast →
100% Free ParkingSCFDD Community Free DaysRocky Mountain Sky Terrace
Adult Admission$24.95Child: $19.95
Net Endowment (990)$180.0M6.3x Annual Op Revenue
Annual Attendance1.8M4.8 ★ (29,800 reviews)
Philanthropic Subsidy$20 / visitUnderwritten by donors & trusts

Curatorial Scope & Collection Architecture

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education, boasting renowned paleontology, anthropology, and gemological collections.

Civic Free Days & Community Policy

SCFDD Community Free Days and Free Nights (approx. 12 times per year) funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast

Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility

Low Moderate Busy Peak
Tuesday, 2026-09-01Busy Density (77/100)

Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM

Forecast StatusClear / Climate Controlled

Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)

31%
10 AM
58%
11 AM
73%
12 PM
77%
1 PM
71%
2 PM
62%
3 PM
42%
4 PM
23%
5 PM

Total Cost of Visit Calculator

Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.

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Estimated Total Visit Outlay
$117.85for 3 people
Admission Tickets$69.85
Onsite Dining$48
Cost / Person:$39
Cost / Dwell Hour:$34.70/hr
💡 Cost Optimizer Tips

Take advantage of SCFDD Community Free Days and Free Nights (approx. 12 times per year) funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District..

IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency

EIN: 84-0397500 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings

501(c)(3) Verified
Endowment Size$180.0M6.3x Program Revenue
Philanthropy & Grants$36.0M56.0% Support Ratio
Admissions Revenue$28.5MOperating Gate Intake
Donor Subsidy / Visit$20Philanthropic Underwriting
Total Operating Expenses: $59.0MFiscal Surplus: $5.5M

Denver Nature & Science’s endowment covers approximately 37 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $20 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.

Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator

Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.4)

Elasticity: -0.4
Modeled Adult Admission Ticket Price$29.95
Free ($0)Current: $24.95Premium ($90)
Price Adjustment
+20%
vs. $24.95 baseline
Projected Attendance
1.7M(-8%)
Annual Foot Traffic
Projected Net Gate Revenue
$49.6M(+$4.7M)
Annual Ticket Gross
Low Risk — Revenue Accretive

Minimal friction on philanthropic conversion pipeline.

Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics

How much does admission cost?

General adult admission is $24.95, children $19.95, and seniors $21.95.

Are there civic free days or discounts?

SCFDD Community Free Days and Free Nights (approx. 12 times per year) funded by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

How long should I plan to visit?

Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 3.4 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.

What are the parking and dining options?

On-site or adjacent public parking is free. Dining is serviced by T-Rex Cafe & Deli ($16/meal).

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