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

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

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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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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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Stories from the Blog

Catch up with the latest news and stories from the Denver Art Museum blog.

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Tickets, dining, parking, and other info to enhance your visit.

Poster and text with a large drawing of a skeleton in a cowboy hat in the center

the panels hang from the ceiling to the floor in the finished installation

See Cajah Reed's installation in the Thread Studio.

a girl holds an artwork that spells love and a boy holds a picture of a heart

Create Playdate and Foxy & Shmoxy are back. Plus, there's new family fun!

The DAM participates in the Digital Benin project, which helps identify facts about objects linked to the 1897 raid of the Kingdom of Benin.

painting of a black woman in a dress with a cape with a leafy print

Your ticket gives you access to everything open in the museum on the day of your visit.

All of us at the Denver Art Museum—the Board of Trustees, our staff, and volunteers are deeply saddened by the passing of Lanny Martin.

Exterior view of the DAM campus during the daytime

Provenance research has been a part of our work at the museum for many decades and will be for many more.

Explore Our Collections

Geneviève and the May Wolf

Kiki Smith
Geneviève and the May Wolf, 2000
Bronze
Funds from anonymous donor, Michael and Susan Rich, and the following by exchange: Ben Q. Adams, American Art Foundation, Lois Frumess, Prudence Grant, Mr. Samuel E. Hunter, Renee and David McKee, Robert Rauschenberg, Barry and Julie Smooke, Helen E. Tutag, and the Volunteer Benefit Events Purchase Fund, 2000.252A-B

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Welcome to the Denver Art Museum

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

Teach at the DAM

Stop by The Shop

Free for Kids

Discover More as a Member

Dine at The Ponti

Explore Our Collections

Geneviève and the May Wolf

Share your visit with #DenverArtMuseum

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

Upcoming Events

Curators Larry Ossei-Mensah and Rory Padeken in Conversation

Free Day at the DAM

Drop-In Drawing

Art & About

Mindful Looking

Logan Lecture: Diana Thater

Berger Prize Winner Talk featuring Adriano Aymonino

Drop-In Writing

Free Day at the DAM

The Quest for the Best of American Art: Duncan Phillips and The Phillips Collection

Free Day at the DAM

Anderman Photography Lecture: Toshio Shibata

Unpacking Modigliani: Discovering the Travels of Portrait de Femme

Free Day at the DAM

Logan Lecture: vanessa german

Painting the Absolute: Music as a Model for Painting

Congenial Spirits: Art in Dialogue

The Ghirlandaio Workshop: Tradition and Practice in Renaissance Florence

Creative Classes

Fibers & Soft Sculpture: Craftivism

Painting: Watercolors and Plants

Candles: Sculpture and Casting

Printmaking & Drawing: Illustrated Monoprints

Floral Art with Mixed Media

Bundle Dyeing: Natural Fabric Dyeing

Teach at the DAM

Stop by The Shop

Free for Kids

Discover More as a Member

Dine at The Ponti

Stories from the Blog

Plan Your Visit to Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks

Posada Prints on View: Charles F. Ramus’ Gift to the Denver Art Museum

Giant Lace? Made from Plastic Bags?

What’s New for Families?

Updates on Benin Artworks at the DAM

See Amoako Boafo & More at the Denver Art Museum

Mourning the Loss of Lanny Martin and Honoring His Legacy

Provenance Research and Cultural Property Update

Explore Our Collections

Geneviève and the May Wolf

Share your visit with #DenverArtMuseum