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Free museum days, discount movies and family fun. 12 sources, linked on each listing.
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO · Entertainment
Always free admission to history exhibits in the historic courthouse. Hands-on for kids. Complimentary guided tours Saturdays at 11am (reservations).
When: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
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Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
The museum home page states free admission. Hours on the site are Tuesday�Saturday, 10 a.m.�5 p.m.
When: Tuesday�Saturday 10:00 AM�5:00 PM
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Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
The museum home page states free admission. Hours on the site are Tuesday�Saturday, 10 a.m.�5 p.m.
When: Tuesday�Saturday 10:00 AM�5:00 PM
Source: Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
The museum home page states free admission. Hours on the site are Tuesday�Saturday, 10 a.m.�5 p.m.
When: Tuesday�Saturday 10:00 AM�5:00 PM
Source: Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
The museum home page states free admission. Hours on the site are Tuesday�Saturday, 10 a.m.�5 p.m.
When: Tuesday�Saturday 10:00 AM�5:00 PM
Source: Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College · 30 W. Dale St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
Free museum admission on First Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Pre-K children are free; K–12 admission is $5 on regular days.
When: First Friday of each month, 5–8 p.m.
Source: Fine Arts CenterLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
The museum home page states free admission. Hours on the site are Tuesday�Saturday, 10 a.m.�5 p.m.
When: Tuesday�Saturday 10:00 AM�5:00 PM
Source: Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumLast verified:
Colorado Springs · U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum · 200 S. Sierra Madre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
Colorado residents with valid Colorado identification enjoy free admission every Saturday in October from 2pm until close. Last ticket ~4pm.
When: 2pm until close
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Colorado Springs · Visit Colorado Springs / Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum · Entertainment
Free digital passport to more than 40 museums, attractions, and events for Colorado 150 and America 250. Sign-up is free for residents and visitors. Visit a site, take a short quiz, and collect a digital stamp.
When: Runs through Dec. 31, 2026
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Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College · 30 W Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Entertainment
Visit Colorado Springs free-things guide (updated Sept. 14, 2026) says visitors can see the collection for free twice a month on Free Days. Confirm the current dates before going.
When: Free general admission twice a month on Free Days
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Colorado Springs · Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center · 1805 N 30th Street, Colorado Springs · Entertainment
Free park access, free visitor center museum exhibits, and free guided nature walks.
When: Daily free walks (e.g. 10:30am); center hours vary
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Colorado Springs · United States Air Force Academy · North Gate area, Colorado Springs (exit 156 I-25) · Entertainment
Free visitor center and campus areas (valid ID for 18+). Free planetarium shows on schedule. Self-guided tours.
When: Visitor center 9am-5pm daily (confirm); Planetarium Fri-Mon
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Colorado Springs · Garden of the Gods Foundation · 1805 N. 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO · Entertainment
Free world-class Visitor & Nature Center with interactive exhibits and Theiophytalia kerri dinosaur. Geo-Trekker and tours optional paid.
When: See gardenofgods.com for center hours
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Colorado Springs · Old Colorado City Historical Society · 1 S 24th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · Entertainment
Included in the Visit Colorado Springs free-things guide (updated Sept. 14, 2026) at 1 South 24th St. The guide does not print a separate hours line for this stop.
When: See the museum for current hours
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Colorado Springs · Peterson Air and Space Museum · 150 E Ent Ave, Peterson SFB, CO 80914 · Entertainment
Springs Local Guide (April 3, 2026) says Peterson Air & Space Museum has always-free admission. A valid photo ID is required to enter the base; check current access rules. Address is from the Visit Colorado Springs free-things guide.
When: Advance reservation required without a DoD ID
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Colorado Springs · Pikes Peak Library District · Any PPLD library; passes used at partner museums · Entertainment
Cardholders 12 and older with a valid PPLD card in good standing can reserve free admission passes, up to two per location per year. Partners include the Fine Arts Center, Money Museum, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, Western Museum of Mining and Industry, and others. Party size varies by site. Space Foundation Discovery Center is listed as temporarily closed for renovations.
When: Reserve up to 30 days ahead; pass valid only on the reserved date
Source: Pikes Peak Library DistrictLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Pikes Peak Library District partners · Various museums (Fine Arts Center, Rock Ledge Ranch, etc.) · Entertainment
Free admission passes to local museums and attractions for library card holders (12+). Includes Fine Arts Center and others.
When: By reservation with library card
Listed on PPLD OfficialLast verified:
Colorado Springs · Space Foundation Discovery Center · Entertainment
Colorado Department of Human Services lists Space Foundation Discovery Center at $3 per ticket for up to four tickets for Colorado SNAP EBT cardholders. Discount is typically general admission only and may not apply on special-event days. PPLD separately lists the center as temporarily closed for renovations, so confirm it is open.
When: Show EBT card at ticket purchase; not valid every day, so call ahead
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