Events at the Museum

Architecture Tours

Take a docent-led tour exploring the architecture of the museum campus!

Biophilia: Nature Reimagined Daily Tours

Join a docent-led tour through the Biophilia: Nature Reimagined exhibition.

Sensory Garden Guides

Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Free Days at the DAM

Explore the museum, experience onsite activities, and engage with art all while enjoying free general admission!

Sensory Garden Guides

Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Spotlight on Latin American Art and Arts of the Ancient Americas

Join us for short, pop-up conversations about art!

Sensory Garden Guides

Enjoy guided access to our Sensory Garden midday on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Sound Healing: The Power of Sound

A workshop focusing on sound as a healing force.

Mindful Looking

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

Knowing You, Denver Film Screening

Join the filmmakers behind Knowing You, Denver for a film screening and discussion.

Painting Off the Edge: Acrylic & Collage

A 6-week class to learn acrylic painting techniques and the use of found image collage.

Drop-In Drawing with Anna Kaye

Immerse yourself in the art-filled atmosphere of our museum with an in-person drawing session with artist Anna Kaye.

Collage: Cyanotype

A 4-week class to learn the basics of creating cyanotypes and paper collages.

Reception and Special Preview of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas

Members of The Museum Associates are invited to a reception to celebrate the opening of Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Member Preview

Members are invited to be the first to see Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas.

Cherokee Basket Weaving

A workshop to learn the history and basics of Cherokee basket weaving.

Free Day at the DAM

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

35th Annual Friendship Powwow

Celebrate Native American art and culture at the next Annual Friendship Powwow!

Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours

Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.

Free Day at the DAM

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

Spotlight Talk Extravaganza

Join us for short, pop-up conversations across the museum!

Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum Daily Tours

Join a docent-led 45-minute tour through the Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum exhibition.

Anderman Photography Lecture: Christina Fernandez

For over three decades, Los Angeles-based artist Christina Fernandez has been using photography to explore themes of migration, labor, gender, and her own Chicana identity. In the latest Anderman Photography Lecture, she'll discuss the overlooked narratives, socioeconomic issues, and personal history found in her work.

Drawing: Color Pencil

A 4-week class introducing techniques to elevate the use of the colored pencil.