VISIT THE MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM
We encourage guests to buy a ticket in advance in order to see the Museum on the day/time that works best for you. We often sell out!
BRING WATER FOR HYDRATION!
The Museum does not have air conditioning and may be warm. Please leave other beverages and any food at home.
LEAVE BACKPACKS AT HOME
Please leave all backpacks, large bags and strollers at home.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Molly Brown House Museum is a multi-story, Victorian-era home constructed in 1889. We strive to be as accessible as possible; however, due to the historic nature of the home, only the first floor of the house and basement exhibit space are accessible via lift.
For a complete list of accessibility features and programs, visit our Accessibility page.
RULES OF CIVILITY
We at Historic Denver embrace our role as a community resource and destination. Our visitors are an important part of our mission to model relationships of mutual respect. At the Molly Brown House Museum we provide evidence-based history from multiple perspectives and are committed to sharing the contributions of all our area’s residents, past and present. Our Board, Staff, and Volunteers strive to create an environment of mutual respect and civility so that we may provide a safe and inclusive experience for all. To do so, we ask that you agree to refrain from the following:
- Any distracting or unsafe behavior that interferes with other visitors, staff, or volunteers
- Any violation of museum procedures or policies, including staff requests
- Any acts or conduct in violation of federal, state, or local laws, ordinances, or regulation
Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum does not allow threatening, insulting, or harassing behavior, or abusive language. This includes behavior and/or speech based on, but not limited to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, age, citizenship status, ethnicity, veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
By visiting the MBHM and/or a MBHM event, you accept our Rules of Civility. You are further acknowledging that MBHM reserves the right to deny or revoke access to any person who MBHM believes is violating our Rules of Civility. Noncompliance may result in your being required to leave and being denied access to MBHM in the future.
DISCOUNTS
FREE & REDUCED ADMISSION PARTNERS
My Denver Card
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The Molly Brown House Museum is pleased to allow children with the My Denver Card free admission to the museum with an adult paying full price admission. This is valid Friday-Sunday all year, along with every day during Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break. (Only valid for the Explore the Museum On Your Own tickets.)
Distinctive Destinations
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National Trust Distinctive Destinations is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation featuring a group of diverse historic sites across the country that help illustrate the breadth and depth of the American story. National Trust members receive $2 off their admission price and 10% off merchandise in the Museum Store. (Only valid for the Explore the Museum On Your Own tickets.)
NARM
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The North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association® is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world with members in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, El Salvador and Mexico! NARM has over 1,000 arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more that offer their individual NARM qualified members reciprocal benefits.
NARM Membership grants free admission to the Molly Brown House Museum, discounts to Historic Denver Walking Tours, and 10% off in the museum store. NARM Memberships can be purchased in the Molly Brown House Museum Visitor’s Center & Museum Store or online.
(Only valid for Explore the Museum On Your Own tickets.)
Library Pass Partners
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The Library Pass Partner Program offers library cardholders the opportunity to visit the Molly Brown House Museum using their library membership. The museum is currently partnering with the Denver Public Library. To secure a pass, please visit the library district’s website.
Library passes are valid for up to four “Explore the Museum On Your Own” tickets, which are redeemable on the specified date in your pass confirmation. Please note that the pass does not guarantee a tour spot, as tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some tour times may be sold out or unavailable. For the best chance of securing tickets, we recommend arriving early on your scheduled visit date.
Museums for All
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Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 400 museums throughout the United States. Simply present your SNAP EBT (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. The Molly Brown House Museum is proud to offer a reduced admission rate of $3 per person (up to four guests) for our Explore on Your Own Tickets and $5 per person (up to four guests) for our Guided Tour tickets to anyone who presents their EBT card upon purchase.
Museums for All is an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), a federal agency based in Washington, DC. The initiative is administered by the Association of Children’s Museums through a cooperative agreement with IMLS.
2025 SCFD VOTER EVENINGS
Free Admission for SCFD Residents
The first Thursday of each month, from 5-7 p.m.
No reservations; admission is first-come, first-served
SCFD Counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson Counties.
On our free evenings, we kindly ask that you consider making a donation based on your ability. Please note that the Museum tends to be busier on free days, so you might want to consider visiting on a regular admission day instead. For
large groups or those with special needs, we offer the option to schedule a tour on another day, with free or reduced admission available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes! Tickets sell out quickly, especially in the summer, so you’re more likely to see the Museum if you purchase in advance. Click here for available times.
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If you’re exploring the museum on your own, the below prices apply with a $2 discount for Colorado Residents.
- $17 for Adults
- $15 for Seniors (70+)
- $15 for Military and College Students w/ ID
- $13 for Juniors (age 6-18)
If you’re joining us for a guided tour, the below prices apply but with a $2 discount for each Colorado resident:
- $22 for Adults
- $20 for Seniors (70+)
- $20 for Military and College Students w/ ID
- $18 for Juniors (age 6-18)
Children 5 and under and Members are always free!
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General Hours:
Tuesday – Sunday – 10am – 5pm & Thursday until 7pm*Last entry into the museum is one hour prior to closing.
Please don’t hesitate to call 303-832-4092, ext. 13 to get the most up to date information.
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Whether you’re exploring the house on your own using our audio tour, or on a group tour with a docent, guests generally spend around 45 minutes in the house, but you are welcome to stay as long as you like.
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Because of the delicate nature of the home, this experience is not recommended for children under the age of 6, but it is up to the discretion of the adults accompanying the children. Children 5 and under are free.
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Yes. To redeem any of our discounts, please visit the carriage house on the day of your visit. All discounts below are only valid for the Explore on Your Own Ticket type.
* My Denver Card – the Molly Brown House Museum is pleased to allow children with the My Denver Card free admission to the museum with an adult paying full price admission. This is valid Friday-Sunday all year, and every day during Spring Break, Winter Break, and Summer Break.
* Distinctive Destinations – National Trust Distinctive Destinations is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation featuring a group of diverse historic sites across the country that help illustrate the breadth and depth of the American story. National Trust members receive $2 off their admission price and 10% off merchandise in the Museum Store.
* NARM – The North American Reciprocal Museum Association is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world featuring 1,000+ arts, cultural, and historical institutions along with botanical gardens, children’s museums, science and technology centers and more that offer their individual NARM qualified members complimentary general admission and 10% off in the Museum Store.
* Museums for All– Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 300 museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their EBT card. The Molly Brown House Museum is proud to offer a reduced admission of $2 per person, for up to four guests, for those who present their EBT card upon admission.
The Molly Brown House Museum has also partnered with several Library Districts around the Denver Metro to offer complimentary admission. Districts currently include Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Aurora, Westminster, and Longmont. Contact your local library for more information.
Online ticket sales cannot be combined with coupon or partner deals.
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On-street parking is available in one and two hour increments throughout the neighborhood. There are also pay lots in the neighborhood, the closest located at the SW corner of 13th Avenue and Logan Street one block west. Follow this link for more information.
Located 5 blocks away is the Cultural Center parking garage which services the Denver Art Museum and the Colorado History Museum and has hourly and daily parking rates.
Bus Parking Bus parking is located on Grant between 14th and Colfax, on the east side of the Capitol building, approximately 3 blocks west of the Museum. Additional bus parking is located on Lincoln between 14th and Colfax, on the west side of the Capitol building, approximately 4 blocks west of the Museum, and on Broadway between 14th and Colfax, on the east side of Civic Center Park, approximately 5 blocks west of the Museum.
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There are approximately 22 steps to the 2nd floor and 15 to the 3rd floor via the main staircase and 19 steps from the 2nd floor down to the 1st via the servants’ staircase. See accessibility accommodations below for more information.
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The Museum is a multi-story, Victorian-era home constructed in 1889 and as a result is not fully accessible to all persons with disabilities. The Carriage House Visitor’s Center and Museum Store is accessible on the ground level.
- Self-guided tours of the historic house museum are wheelchair accessible for the first floor level via a lift. The wheelchair must be able to fit on a 38″ x 52″ platform.
- Accessible parking and site access is located at the rear of the property in the alleyway adjacent to the carriage house (a permit must be displayed).
- Service animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability are welcome in the museum and carriage house. Non-service animals, or pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, are not permitted.
- Walking apparatus are permitted in the house museum and carriage house visitor’s center.
- Touch tours of the museum are available for the blind and sight limited (must call ahead to make arrangements).
- Audio headsets are available for those who need extra assistance hearing the tour guide. Tour scripts are available for the deaf.
- Tours of the museum last approximately 45 minutes and require short periods of walking, climbing 2-3 flights of stairs, and longer periods of standing. Stools are available for those who need to sit during the tour.
- Two accessible restrooms are located in the basement level of the house museum via the lift, and one in the Carriage House. A family-friendly restroom with changing station is located in the basement level of the house museum.
The Molly Brown House Museum will strive to accommodate your needs. Please contact us in advance with any accessibility questions you have about visiting the museum.
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Due to tight spaces, strollers and large backpacks are not allowed in the museum. You will be asked to leave strollers in the courtyard during the tour. Please consider leaving your backpacks at home or in your car.
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Photos are permitted. Flash, selfie-sticks, tripods, videos, and large equipment are not permitted.
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Service animals individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability are welcome in the museum and carriage house. Non-service animals, or pets whose function is to provide comfort or emotional support, are not permitted.
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We do not offer tea on a daily basis. If you are interested in a private tea, please contact Mike Erickson at merickson@mollybrown.org for more information.
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We ask for at least two weeks notice for groups with more than 16 guests. Call Taylor at 303-832-4092 ext 11 to schedule your visit!
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Due to capacity restrictions, you will not be able to enter the Museum if you are more than 5 minutes late. Please call 303-832-4092 ext 13 if you need to move your tour time.
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All ticket sales are final.
If there are extenuating circumstances, please contact the following:
- 303-832-4092 ext. 11 for Online Presale tickets no later than 24 hours before your tour start time.
- 303-832-4092 ext. 16 for Event related tickets
- 303-832-4092 ext. 24 for Walking Tour related tickets
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The house itself is not air-conditioned and can therefore get very warm during the hotter summer months. We recommend bringing a water bottle with you on the tour. The carriage house visitor center does have air-conditioning.
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Generally, no. However, you can call the Visitor Experience staff at 303-832-4092 ext. 13 and they can tell you if there happens to be some extra space where luggage can be kept on the day of your visit.
We also recommend checking out LUGDEN: a luggage storage and phone charging service. Offering pick-up service at Union Station, Downtown Denver Sheraton, Hilton, and Downtown Denver Air-BnB’s. They provide hourly, daily, overnight and weekly luggage storage. LUGDEN stores a wide variety of luggage and bags including skis, snowboards, golf clubs, pelicans cases, ruckpacks, hiking backpacks and anything else you don’t feel like lugging around. Walk-ups to our mobile bag check always welcome. Call them at (303) 747-5600 or visit their website to make a reservation.