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U.S. Mint — Denver

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Reserve Ahead

About these free tickets

Free guided tours of the Denver Mint, covering coin production and Mint history. Reserve tickets ahead — tours fill up.

  • Location: Denver, CO
  • How to get in: Reserve Ahead

Good to know

Free guided tours. Reserve tickets in advance; up to 6 tours per day, 50 people each. Closed weekends and federal holidays.

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The link opens the official U.S. Mint — Denver page so you can confirm current dates, availability, and reservation rules before you go.

How Free Tickets Work

  • Reserve ahead or enter a lottery: Many free tickets are limited and released on a schedule — sometimes weeks ahead, sometimes same-day. Lottery entries (SNL, the National Christmas Tree) open in narrow windows, so check the official page early.
  • Show up early: Free admission rarely guarantees a seat. Advance movie screening passes do not guarantee entry, and free concerts fill on a first-come basis. Arriving early is usually the price of free.
  • Bring ID and proof: TV tapings, the White House, and the Mint check government-issued photo ID, and some require the name on the ticket to match. Military and fourth-grade park passes also require ID or proof at the gate.
  • Confirm on the official site: Taping schedules, free days, and tour availability change seasonally. Each card links to the official provider — check there for the current dates and rules before you travel.

Taping schedules, free days, tour availability, and reservation windows change seasonally. Confirm the current dates and rules on the official provider’s page before you travel.