Denver Art Museum (DAM) Tours
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One of the largest museums between Chicago and California, Denver Art Museum showcases a wide range of art in its 70,000-piece collection. From Native American art to ultramodern contemporary pieces, interactive exhibits to works sparking profound cultural reflection, DAM (as locals call it) is a destination for art lovers of all ages.
The Basics
The museum features a diverse array of art from the American West, particularly its enviable American Indian collection of ceramics, textiles, beaded garments, and contemporary glasswork. Other permanent collections include African, Asian, European, American, modern and contemporary, pre-Columbian, photography, Spanish Colonial, and textiles from around the world. The museum also hosts a number of traveling exhibitions.
Great for families, the museum sparks kids’ creativity with gallery games and encourages them to make their own art at the on-site family center. The museum is often a stop on private and group city sightseeing tours. Admission is included in the Mile High Culture Pass, which also proffers access to several other museums.
Things to Know Before You Go
- DAM houses the largest collection of Native American artifacts in the US.
- The museum also hosts several artist-in-residence throughout the year; patrons can watch the artists work, ask questions, and interact personally with these honored guests.
- Award-winning restaurants and public parks surround DAM, and it’s just steps from the 16th Street Mall.
How to Get There
DAM is on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock streets. Multiple parking garages are nearby, and metered street parking is also available, although scarce during certain hours. RTD buses and the light rail have stops nearby, or take the free 16th Street Mall ride, get off at Cleveland Place and then walk south through Civic Center Park to the museum.
When to Get There
The museum is open Monday–Thursday from 10am–5pm, and Fridays from 10am–8pm. Every first Friday of the month, hours are extended till 10pm. The museum also hosts “Untitled Final Fridays” much of the year, when local artists, writers, activists, musicians, and other creatives present a completely artist-designed program showcasing their individual talents. DAM is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Temporary Exhibits at DAM
Denver Art Museum regularly hosts high-profile temporary exhibits. Over the years, the curatorial staff have secured exhibits, such as “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs,” “Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century,” and “Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection.” Demand is high for these special events, and many are timed, so it’s best to secure tickets beforehand.
Address: 100 West 14th Avenue, Denver CO 80204, USA
Admission: Varies
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Denver Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Discover Denver in a fun new way on this 3-hour scavenger hunt. Jump into the middle of an exciting adventure among the arts and cultural sites of the city, from the Colorado State Capitol to the shops along the 16th Street Mall and other real-life locations around town. Discover both well-known and overlooked sites, solving clues and completing challenges via smartphone while learning the local history of the Mile-High City. Teams of 2- to 5-people are welcome.
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Best of Denver Tour
Explore downtown Denver’s biggest attractions plus hidden curiosities that even most locals don't know about on this walking tour that's full of surprises. See essential landmarks like the , Denver Art Museum, Colorado State Capitol, and Brown Palace Hotel while a Denverite guide shares details of intrigue, scandal, and Wild West history along the way. It's a great way to get oriented and get local tips on where to dine, drink, and get cultured in the Mile-High City.
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Best of Denver: Holiday Lights Tour
Experience ‘The Christmas City’ in all of its illuminated splendor on a 2-hour small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to some of Denver's most scenic holiday decorations and light displays in the downtown area including the Denver Art Museum and the 16th Street Mall. Then, at the end of your tour, hop on the free shuttle to the Christkindl German Market (apart from Sundays, when the market is closed), where you can explore the cheery stalls at your own pace.
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