What Is Included In The Denver Pass: 8 Things to Know

All 7 Included Attractions and Their 2026 Gate Prices

Every Denver CityPASS tier (C3/C4/C5) draws from the same pool of seven venues. You choose which ones to redeem. Here’s what each costs at the gate — these are the numbers that drive the worth-it math in the next section.

Gate prices verified June 2026. Always check the venue’s official site for seasonal or member discounts that might undercut the pass value.

One absence worth flagging: the Denver Zoo is not included in any CityPASS tier. Zoo general admission runs $24–$28 per adult. If the Zoo is your family’s top priority, the CityPASS won’t help you there — pay separately or skip Denver’s pass entirely and just buy Zoo tickets. The Denver pass for families guide covers kid-friendly alternatives in more detail.

The Worth-It Math: C3, C4, and C5 in USD

We priced these in 2026, choosing the three highest-cost venues for the C3 scenario and building up from there. All figures are adult gate prices.

C3 Pass ($46) — best-case scenario

Pick the three most expensive venues: Downtown Aquarium ($27) + Denver Museum of Nature & Science ($22) + Denver Art Museum ($22) = $71 à la carte.
Pass price: $46. You save $25 (35%). That’s a solid return if those three are genuinely on your list.

C3 Pass ($46) — worst-case scenario

Pick the three cheapest venues: History Colorado ($15) + Children’s Museum ($16) + Botanic Gardens ($17) = $48 à la carte.
Pass price: $46. You save only $2 (4%). Essentially break-even — not worth the advance purchase commitment.

C4 Pass ($57) — recommended scenario

Aquarium ($27) + Nature & Science ($22) + Art Museum ($22) + Wings Over the Rockies ($18) = $89 à la carte.
Pass price: $57. You save $32 (36%). This is the sweet spot for most adult visitors.

C5 Pass ($68) — full-day itinerary

Aquarium ($27) + Nature & Science ($22) + Art Museum ($22) + Wings Over the Rockies ($18) + Botanic Gardens ($17) = $106 à la carte.
Pass price: $68. You save $38 (36%). Only worth choosing over C4 if you genuinely want the fifth venue — the per-attraction savings stay flat once you’re above C3.

Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children) — C4 scenario

Adults: 2 × ($27 + $22 + $22 + $18) = 2 × $89 = $178.
Children: 2 × ($19 + $14 + free + $12) = 2 × $45 = $90.
Total à la carte: $268.
CityPASS C4: 2 adults × $57 + 2 children × $46 = $114 + $92 = $206.
Family saves $62 (23%). Note the child savings are smaller because Denver Art Museum is free for under-18s — so the family break-even requires careful venue selection. See the Denver city pass price guide for a full family breakdown.

When the pass LOSES money

If you’re visiting two or fewer venues, skip the pass entirely. Two Aquarium + Nature & Science tickets = $49 à la carte, which is already $3 more than the C3 at $46 — but the C3 locks you into a 7-day window you may not need. For a single-venue visit or a one-afternoon trip, buy at the gate.

Buy It If / Skip It If

Here’s our honest verdict after running the numbers:

• Buy it if: You plan to visit 3+ venues from the list, especially the Aquarium ($27) and Nature & Science ($22). These two alone nearly cover the C3 price.
• Buy it if: You’re traveling with kids aged 3–11 and hitting the Aquarium + Children’s Museum. Child tickets are expensive à la carte; the C4 family math saves $60+.
• Buy it if: You want everything in one mobile wallet and skip-the-line entry at busy venues. Worth $5–10 in convenience alone on a summer weekend.
• Skip it if: The Denver Zoo is your main goal — it’s not on the pass.
• Skip it if: You’re a Colorado resident with a Denver Art Museum membership (free entry already) or visiting with children under 18 (Art Museum free for minors). Losing one of the high-value venues tips the math against the pass.
• Skip it if: You only have one full day. Visiting 3+ venues in a single day is doable but rushed; the 7-day window is generous if you have multiple days, but pointless on a day trip unless you’re hitting the Aquarium + Science Museum back-to-back.

For more scenarios — including the Go City comparison (Go City doesn’t currently cover Denver, so CityPASS is your only multi-pass option) — see is the Denver CityPASS worth it.

Timed Entry and Reservation Gotchas

Denver’s pass is mobile-only (no paper tickets), and several venues require timed reservations on top of your CityPASS QR code. Don’t skip this step — we’ve seen travelers turned away at the Aquarium on busy summer Saturdays because their morning slots were gone by the time they arrived.

• Downtown Aquarium: Timed entry slots, especially on weekends. Book 3–5 days ahead via the CityPASS reservation portal immediately after purchase.
• Children’s Museum: Morning slots fill fast during school holidays. Book the day before at minimum.
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Walk-in usually fine on weekdays; timed entry recommended weekends and July–August.
• Denver Art Museum: Generally walk-in OK. Check their calendar for ticketed special exhibitions, which are not covered by CityPASS.
• Botanic Gardens, Wings Over the Rockies, History Colorado: Walk-in entry; no pre-booking required.

Activation starts at first scan — plan your hardest-to-book venue first, then activate your pass there. That kicks off your 7-day window when you’re ready to use it, not when you buy.

How to Pick Your C3, C4, or C5 Venues

The best-value combination in every tier is built around the Aquarium ($27) and Nature & Science ($22) — the two most expensive à-la-carte venues. Stack the others based on your interests:

• Families with young children: Aquarium + Children’s Museum + Nature & Science (C3). The kids’ programming is the densest at these three. If adding a 4th, Wings Over the Rockies is a crowd-pleaser for ages 6+.
• Art and culture focus: Art Museum + History Colorado + Nature & Science + Botanic Gardens (C4). A slower, more contemplative trip. Note that History Colorado at $15 is the weakest link for pass value — consider paying cash if you prefer a C3.
• Outdoor/nature lean: Botanic Gardens + Nature & Science + Aquarium (C3). Combine with free outdoor time on the 16th Street Mall and Washington Park for a well-rounded Denver day.
• Aviation and history buffs: Wings Over the Rockies + History Colorado + Nature & Science + Aquarium (C4). Wings is an underrated gem at Lowry AFB — vintage WWII aircraft, space gear, and an SR-71.

For a day-by-day itinerary that threads these venues across three days, see the Denver 3-day city pass itinerary.