schools & teachers

The DAM offers a wide variety of tours for students in kindergarten through college.

All school tours address Colorado Model Content Standards (CMCS). See tour descriptions for details.

Scheduling Tours

School tours are available Tuesday–Friday, September 18, 2007–May 23, 2008. Space is limited, so please schedule tours at least three weeks in advance (one week for self-guided tours). Plan self-guided tours for 30 or more students to begin at noon or later.

Choose a category to schedule tours online. To book more than one tour, call the school programs office at 720-913-0075, Monday–Friday, 1–5pm.

Introduction to Art Tours

Sample our art collections while learning basic viewing skills. Focus on a few artworks or a variety.

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Art & Culture Tours

Learn more about a specific culture though the museum's collection of treasures from around the world.

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Architecture Tours

Explore the unique architecture of the Hamilton and North Buildings.

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Artmaking Tours

Delve into the art and culture of different peoples through interactive guided tours and artmaking activities.

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Exhibition Tours

Experience our incredible temporary exhibition program, featuring art from international museums and collections.

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Especially for Teachers

Discover new ideas to use in the classroom and earn credit through Adams State College.

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Supervision

For tours of the museum's collection, one adult supervisor is required for every ten students. Temporary exhibition tours require one supervisor for every five students.

Fees

Adult supervisors are admitted free to all tours.  See tour descriptions for student fees, which are due on the day of your tour except where noted. Teachers from Denver Public Schools please note that a number of tours have been prepaid by the district. Please inquire when booking.

Access Services

To arrange for a sign language interpreter, call 720-865-5020 at least one week in advance.

Arriving for Your Tour

Groups should arrive 15 minutes before their tour and use our school entrance on 14th Avenue. Student groups visiting Artisans & Kings and Inspiring Impressionism will get special instructions in their confirmation letters.

If you plan to do worksheets or sketch, bring regular black pencils and notebooks that are 8-1/2” x 11” or smaller. Please do not bring clipboards or pens.

While the museum does not have a lunchroom facility, students may bring sack lunches for picnics in Martin Plaza or nearby parks.

Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel your tour, please call 720-913-0075 as soon as you know. To cancel on the day of your visit, call our security desk at 720-865-5005.

School and teacher programs are supported by the Nancy Benson Educational Endowment Fund; Qwest Foundation Endowment; William Randolph Hearst Endowment for Education Programs; Jim Kelley and Amie Knox Education Endowment Fund; Berger Collection Educational Trust; Citigroup Private Bank; LMG Foundation; and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.