Kids & Families
Our galleries are filled with games and art-making activities. Stop by the Family Activity Cart on weekends and school break times for even more gallery and art activities. Be sure to pick up one of the Free Things for Families to Do Today brochures for a list of must-sees and -dos.
Look for Seymour, our family programs monkey mascot, to show the way to family-friendly places and fun activities throughout the museum’s galleries.
Family
Backpacks & Art Tubes
Explore the galleries as a family with ease. Check out a Family Backpack filled with art to make, games to play, and puzzles to piece together, or get a bite-sized version with an Art Tube. Available for checkout at our Family Activity Cart on level two of the Hamilton Building on weekends and school break times.
Just For Fun China
Dress up in imperial robes of China, build your version of the Great Wall of China, or make a dragon puppet. This space is open daily.
Kids Corner
Relax, get creative, touch a sculpture, build with blocks, or run wild in Kids' Corner! It's located in the North Building elevator lobby and is open every day, all the time.
Bubbloo
Hop, Jump, and “Pop” light bubbles to reveal art! Bubbloo is on view at the DAM until May 2012
Family Picks
Family favorites in the museum that you won’t want to miss:
Fox Games
Hotspots
Design your own traditional Oceanic-inspired Tapa cloths or create an Egyptian-inspired decorative collar with the help of our Hotspot facilitators. Hotspots are available every weekend all year long and during some school breaks. Look for the Hotspots sign, or ask for locations at the welcome center. Discover new Hotspots every season.
Gallery Games
Ready, set, play! Find bingo and eye spy games all over the museum!
Studio
Open daily, this space invites everyone in the family to try different artistic processes, watch artists create, and learn more about specific art types. The theme of this space is always changing. Stop in and get creative.
Student Art Shows
A few times a year we host student and community art showcases. Bring the family and see what local students are creating.
Tots & Toddlers
Bring kids ages 3 to 5 for all sorts of fun throughout the museum. And remember children 5 and under get into the museum for free!
Create Playdates
Drop in on the second Wednesday of the month with your little ones, ages 3 to 5, and meet up with other tots and their grown-ups for art-making, story time, and activities in the galleries. Activities are free with general admission.
3-5 Packs
Coming with kids under 6 years old? We’ve got pint sized adventures in backpacks for your little ones.
When you have your toddler in tow, don’t miss the fun to be had at Just for Fun China, Kids Corner, Studio, and our interactive art, Bubbloo. These spots are great for the whole family and let kids create, explore, and run wild! Also, be sure to check out our ever-changing Family Picks to find all the fun new things loved by families at the DAM.
Outta School & On Break
Bring your family, neighborhood friends, and community groups to spend your school-free days with us! During school break weeks and summers, the Denver Art Museum offers art-making activities, artist demonstrations, and lots more. Just be sure to check our calendar for dates and times or see the Related Events section on the right side of the page for current listings.
Spring Break
Get ready for the Best Spring Break Ever! Each spring we have a themed break that allows the whole gang to make art in the galleries, work alongside artists, and check out Family Backpacks from the Family Activity Cart. Kids 18 and younger receive free general admission.
Summer Break
Think of us when you need to fill your school-free, summer days with fun. Our Family Activity Cart and our Studio are open all day, every day, and checking out our Hotspots on the weekend is a must.
Thanksgiving Break
Take advantage of your break from school and bring the family to the museum to enjoy different activities in all of our galleries. Our Family Activity Cart is open every day, except Thanksgiving, during this holiday week. You can also play your favorite gallery games or hang out in the Just for Fun Family Center.
Winter Break
Winter Break at the Denver Art Museum means fun for the whole family! Each year we have two weeks where we have artist demonstrations, art-making stations, and other surprises throughout the break. The Studio, Family Activity Cart, and Just for Fun Centers are open every day, all day. Kids 18 and younger receive free general admission.
Summer Camps & Classes
Kids ages 4-15 explore the galleries and engage in lots of hands-on learning and art-making. Visit the Kids Camps and Kids Classes pages in our ticketing system or the Calendar page to search for classes and camps.
May 10, 2012, update: The following classes still have availability for at least one child. All camps are sold out.
Ages 4-5
- A Cast of Characters
- Out of the World
- Robots, Monsters and Critters Oh My!
- Seymour and Friends
- Tell me Your Story
- Wild Things
Ages 6-8
- Africa Comes Alive
- Crazy About Horses
Ages 9-11
- Museum Celebs
- What's it Take to be an Artist?
Scholarships are available. Contact Lindsay Genshaft with any questions at lgenshaft@denverartmuseum.org or 720-913-0048.
Self-Guided Tours
Perfect for camps or summer schools, we offer self-guided tours through the summer months. Call 720-913-0130 for more information.
FAQs
Visit the FAQ page to learn answers to common questions that families have about how to make the most fun out of a visit.