Plan Your Visit

There is often construction happening nearby, so please allow extra time for traffic and parking. Street and metered parking spaces are located within walking distance. Find a map with nearby parking options on Parkopedia.

Parking is also available at several lots near the museum, including in the Cultural Center Complex Garage at 12th Avenue and Broadway. Accessible parking spaces are located on the second level and electric vehicle charging stations are available on the third level. The garage is open from 4 am-11 pm and is operated by Denver Public Works, not the museum. If you have questions, please contact the Parking Manager at 303-640-1096.

Please be aware that as of September 2022, how you pay for parking in the Cultural Center Complex Garage has changed. Instead of a receiving a ticket when you enter, visitors pay using the PaybyPhone app (available from Apple’s App Store or Google Play) or by using the kiosk in the elevator lobby on level 1, near the Hamilton Building entrance.

Parking Steps for the Cultural Center Complex Garage:

1. Drive in and find a spot
2. Note license plate number
3. Pay at kiosk or the PayByPhone app

Kiosk on Level 1:

1. Press any button on machine
2. Insert plate number
3. Choose rate from list
4. Insert credit card or cash

PayByPhone App:

1. Download app and enter in license plate and payment information. This only needs to be done for the initial installation
2. Once completed and insert location number 7201919 (also posted in garage)
3. Choose length of time rate and press continue
4. Once you have verified that is what you wish to purchase
5. Press Pay & Park

Current rates*:

• Early Bird (in before 8 am and out by 6 pm): $9
• 1 hour: $2
• 2 hours: $4
• 4 hours: $8
• 6 hours: $12
• 8 hours: $16
• 12 hours: $20

Advertised event rates are posted at the entrance and vary from $5 to $12. Posted event rates supersedes hourly rates. Event parkers must exit the garage by 11:59 pm or incur additional parking fees. *Rates are subject to change without notice. Publicized rates posted at garage entrance supersede these rates. Cash and major credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted. Visit denver.gov for the more information.

From the North: Drive south on I-25 to the Speer Boulevard exit. Turn left onto Speer and continue past Colfax Avenue, then turn left onto 14th Avenue. The museum is six blocks ahead. To park in the garage, continue for one block and turn right onto Broadway, then right onto 12th Avenue.

From the East: Head south on I-25 to the Speer Boulevard South exit (212). Continue on Speer Boulevard past Colfax Avenue, then turn left onto 14th Avenue. The museum is six blocks ahead. To park in the garage, continue for one block and turn right onto Broadway, then right onto 12th Avenue.

From the South: Drive north on I-25 to the Lincoln-Broadway exit (207). Go north on Lincoln and turn left at 12th Avenue. The Cultural Complex Garage is two blocks ahead, just past Broadway.

From the West: Driving east on I-70, take the US-6 East/West 6th Avenue exit (261). After several miles, US-6 freeway becomes a one-way street. Turn left onto Lincoln Street. You are now approaching from the south. Proceed to 12th Avenue and turn left to reach the parking garage, which is just past Broadway.

RTD and Light Rail
You can reach the museum from anywhere in the metro area via the Regional Transportation District (RTD). For more information, visit rtd-denver.com.

The Free MallRide
Park anywhere downtown and take the RTD’s Free MallRide to the museum.Get off at Cleveland Place, then walk south through Civic Center Park. For more information, visit downtowndenver.com.

Bike Racks
There are bike racks on the museum plaza for you to lock up your bike or park a scooter. Remember to bring a secure bike lock. If you have a skateboard, you can check it at the front desk when you purchase your general admission ticket.

Scooters
Dockless scooters through services such as Lime, Lyft, and Uber are widely available in Denver.