Welcome to the Denver Art Museum
What's on View
Get Ready for the Ultimate Red Carpet Event!
Denver is the exclusive US venue for DIVA, a highly anticipated exhibition organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. DIVA features about 250 objects and show-stopping costumes celebrating the radical power, creativity, and cultural impact of nearly 100 iconic performers.
DIVA opens Sunday, October 4. Tickets go on sale August 15 and 16 for high level members; August 17 for all members; and August 20 for the general public. Plan your visit today!
Upcoming Events
Dive deeper into art and join us for one of these upcoming events or programs.
Demo Artist: Larysa Medina
Demo Artist: Hana Kim
Drop-In Drawing with Anna Kaye
Holbein’s Wit
Art & About
37th Annual Friendship Powwow
Mindful Looking
In Studio with Laura Shill
Everyday Objects, Extraordinary Stories: A Conversation with Dung Ngo
Demo Artist: Shannon Miguela
Bring Them Home Film Screening
Opening Gala for DIVA
Curator Conversation: The Making of DIVA
Wine Pairing Dinner Series at The Ponti
Sensory-Friendly Morning
SCFD Free Day
Rembrandt’s 1634 Wedding Portraits of Marten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit
Create & Play
News from the Blog
Catch up with the latest news and updates from the museum.
Set the Table for Summer with Knife Fork Spoon
A spotlight on flatware related to summer themes.
Is the Next Space Age on Our Horizon?
What happens to culture when people start imagining the future together again?
Plan Your Visit to DIVA | Exclusively at the Denver Art Museum
Moments in the History of Photography Through 3 Photos in the DAM's Collection
Join the Youth Advisory Group
We're looking for kids, grown-ups, and educators to join the third Youth Advisory Group cohort to help us plan upcoming youth programs.
What to See and Do at the Denver Art Museum - Summer 2026 Guide
Five ways to savor summer at the DAM.
Explore Colorado Art in the Galleries
As this year's Colorado Day marks 150 years of statehood, explore art in the Denver Art Museum's collection made in and inspired by Colorado.
Act I: Creating the Diva
Act I of the exhibition traces the origin of the diva from the opera stage to the silver screen.
Act II: Reclaiming the Diva
Act II of the exhibition Act II highlights some of the stars of today who embrace what it means to be a diva.
20 Courageous, Visionary, and Fabulous Quotes by Icons in DIVA
Legendary words from legendary performers. DIVA opens October 4, 2026.
Picturing Absence – 3 Photographs in the DAM's Collection
Photographs that touch on facets of the human experience by suggesting the presence of a person instead of depicting them directly.
Cloud World by Maynard Dixon
American artist Maynard Dixon depicts the vast spaces and minute details of desert landscapes through rich color and thoughtful framing.
Women in the Frame: Art, Fashion, and Colorado History
Explore how women shaped our state’s cultural landscape with creativity, conviction, and bold individuality.
Provenance Department Year in Review
Highlights from the past year.
May Wilfley: Denver Renaissance Woman
Researching a dress in the DAM's collection sheds light on this inspiring local figure.
Vance Kirkland & the Art of Space
The artist created numerous series of paintings inspired by his love of the cosmos.
Artist David Huffman's Provo Soul
The artist layers references to progressive Black politics, Afrofuturism, Pop art, basketball, and Soul Train.
Creative Rituals for Self Care
Artist Sarah Darlene discusses how creativity and mindfulness can help you stay grounded.
The Black Arts Collective
This group was launched in 2023 to further strengthen the museum’s collection with acquisitions by Black artists.
Designing for Accessibility: Year One Update
An overview of the goals we've accomplished so far and the work that will come next.
More than Mere Returns: Restitution and Repair Work at the Denver Art Museum
Invest in Art & Culture for Future Generations
Make a planned gift to help sustain the museum for years to come.
Monica Curiel Discusses Her La Mari Chair
The artist recently spoke with the DAM about her work and the interactions between art, design, and her family and cultural identity.
Ugly Crying in the Art Museum
I had entered the museum with certain expectations.... What I found was so much more than I could have dreamed.
Creative Classes
The next semester of Creative Classes are on sale! Choose between painting, drawing, mixed media, and textile classes.
2D Mixed-Media: From Patterns to Compositions
Drawing: The Meandering Line
Textiles: Wet Felting
Painting: Exploring Watercolor
Painting: Watercolor & Plants
Floral Design: The Art of Living Jewelry
Collage: Outsider Art
Painting: Acrylic Color Theory 1
Collage: Modern & Contemporary Mixed Media
Sound Healing: The Power of Sound
Printmaking: Kitchen Lithography
Drawing Fundamentals: Seeing and Simplifying the World Around You
Textiles: Say It in Soft Sculpture
Papercraft: Coptic Stitch Miniature Books
Clay Sculpting: Día de Muertos
Painting: The Women of Abstraction
Painting: Acrylic Color Theory 2
DIVA: The Art of Music
Watercolor Postcards
The James Balog Earth Vision Awards
The Denver Art Museum is proud to launch the James Balog Earth Vision Awards (JBEVA), a new biennial program supporting photographers documenting environmental change and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Endowed by renowned environmental photographer James Balog (pictured) and a circle of dedicated donors, the awards aim to provide significant financial support for lens-based artists whose past work and future aspirations demonstrate a sustained commitment to witnessing today's complex ecological narratives.
Applications open September 1, 2026 and close October 1, 2026. Winners will be announced in January 2027.
Discover More as a Member
Membership unlocks access to more than ever before! As a member you'll enjoy daily free general admission, discounts at the Shop and on ticketed exhibitions, guest passes to share with family and friends, a subscription to our bimonthly member magazine, and so much more.
Become a member today and know that your support helps your Denver Art Museum preserve and share our collection for all to enjoy.
Free for Kids
All visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum every day, thanks to the Free for Kids program presented by Bellco Credit Union. Explore our online calendar and our family programs to help map out your fun on your next visit.
Eat at The Ponti
The Ponti, located in the Sie Welcome Center of the Martin Building, combines art with dining to present a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu. Come for lunch on weekdays, brunch on the weekends, and dinner on Tuesday and Friday nights. A museum ticket is not required to dine at The Ponti.
Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, new additions to the menu, and more.
Stop by the Shops
Bring a piece of the museum home with you! Stop by the shops during regular museum hours or shop online now to find unique art-inspired products, including jewelry, home goods, books, art activities, and many other delightfully creative gifts.
Sign up for our shops email newsletter to stay in the know about sales and new merch! Nonmembers will receive a welcome with 10% off your first online order. Members will receive a welcome with 20% off your first online order. Sign up today.
