Denver Art Museum

colorful leis in the shape of a mushroom cloud

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Niki Hastings-McFall and Treasures from the Oceania Collection

Group of Native American men and their horses walking across the plains

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Stylized black and white image of an astronaut in a space suit

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Two photographs side by side. The left photograph is of a young girl with a shadow of her swinging from a tree directly behind. The right photograph is of an Inuit woman standing in front of a large pile of whale meat.

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Trent Davis Bailey ǀ Brian Adams

Abstract painting of swirling red, green, blue, and black colors

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Be the first to see Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks

Tickets are on sale for Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks, a traveling exhibition coming to Denver for a limited time on Sunday, October 8! Experience more than 30 artworks by Ghanaian painter Amoako Boafo and discover why he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Buy tickets and plan your visit to the show today.

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Upcoming Events

Dive deeper into art and join us for one of these upcoming events or programs.

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painting of a black woman from the neck up, she wears a yellow headwrap

Young girl looking at a 3D sculpture by Nick Cave in the modern art galleries

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!

Join us for a fun and informal creative drawing session with artist Anna Kaye.

Docent giving a tour at the Denver Art Museum.

Designed for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners, experience art while led by a specially trained guide.

Group of nude men at a lake in the mountains with a Native American man in the center painting at an easel

Mindful Looking invites you to slow down and spend time with a single work of art.

Diana Thater photograph a large rhinocerous

Join us for a talk with Los Angeles-based artist Diana Thater to discuss her career and signature film and video installations.

Interior view of a white columned room with a large human-like sculpture in the center

Explore your creativity through the written word in our informal monthly writing sessions.

Male and female visitor examining two parallel sculptures

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general ad

Black and white old photograph of art collectors Marjorie and Duncan Phillips sitting on a couch

Father with his young infant strapped to his chest in the galleries

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!

Chromogenic print of a waterfall and canal in Japan

Attend a talk with Japanese photographer Toshio Shibata.

Portrait of a woman in a white top with red collar

Engage with art, experience onsite activities, and explore the exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!

Join us for a talk with vanessa german, an acclaimed Black queer multidisciplinary artist.

Abstract painting of the night sky with a bright yellow moon in the center

Scene of several men and woman along a riverbank, with a sailboat and mountain landscape in the far horizon.

Take a closer look at key pairings found in the All Stars exhibition.

Religious painting with saints and angels floating in the sky

Creative Classes

Learn a new technique or deepen an existing practice in a Creative Class taught by professional local artists. The DAM offers 6-week and 4-week classes, as well as 1-day workshops. Browse upcoming classes and register today.

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Black and white patterned water painting

A 4-week class of exploring both expressive and representational techniques in watercolor, ink, and gouache.

A 1-day workshop to learn how to make handmade soy wax candles.

Woman holding up a fiber sculture that spells out the word 'love'

A 4-week class to learn and create craftivism (craft + activism).

Brightly-colored illustrated monoprint featuring a design of sea anemone

Floral artwork with vase resembling a child's face and skeletal-like objects protruding from it

This 1-day class uses inspiration from the DAM’s artworks on view to inspire contemporary floral design.

Several white cloths dyed with different colors and patterns

A 1-day class to learn bundle dyeing techniques utilizing natural materials.

Artist showing her painting to two visitors

Teach at the DAM

We are currently seeking creative educators to develop and instruct Creative Classes for adult audiences for the Summer/Fall 2024 semester. Educators are working professional artists, writers, dancers, actors, musicians, and others with a robust practice, who share their work at a national level and have experience with instruction.

Find more information below and submit your proposal today.

Submit Your Proposal

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Stop by The Shop

Find the perfect gift or souvenir in the Shop! Voted Best Museum Shop by Westword in its Best of Denver 2023 issue, the Shop carries unique art, jewelry, books, toys, stationery, prints, and more. And for a limited time only, visitors can purchase limited-edition merchandise related to Desert Rider: Dreaming in Motion.

Shop online today or visit in person during regular museum hours.

Visit Online Shop

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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.

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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. And if you're a current member, login to your account today and join us for an exclusive members-only event.

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A close-up of a person's hands eating a meal at the Ponti restaurant.

Dine at The Ponti

The Martin Building is now home to a brand new dining experience, The Ponti. Open daily for lunch and for dinner on Tuesday evenings, The Ponti combines art with dining, presenting a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu with high standards of sustainability.

Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, a sneak peek at the menu, and more.

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