Events at the Museum

November 9, 2024

Photo looking out of a window in the Martin Building to the Denver city skyline

Architecture Tours

Occurs monthly on Saturday.
Next is December 14, 2024 - 11 am–12 pm

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

Artist rendering of the exterior of the Maurice Sendak-themed Wild Studio space.

Demo Artist: Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake

November 9, 2024 - 12 pm–3 pm

Join demo artist Akemi Tsutsui-Kunitake for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

Pink abstract colorblock painting with light green webbed lines

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

Occurs weekly on Saturdays - 1:30-2:15 PM

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

November 10, 2024

Man in a detective costume performing in front of a group of kids and adults in the galleries

Performances and Screenings

Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives

Occurs monthly on Sunday.
Next is January 12, 2025 - 10:30 am–12 pm

Join two witty, silly foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries!

Wild Things brunch graphic

Wild Things Brunch

November 10, 2024 - 11 am and 1 pm

Tickets for this event are sold out.

Join us for a Wild Things themed brunch buffet!

Ink drawings of a young girl playing dress-up in a red dress with her cat

Performances and Screenings

Art Emergency: Sendak Edition

November 10, 2024 - 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

An interactive play for families that investigates how Sendak found the inspiration for his work. This performance is at 12:30 pm.

Ink drawings of a young girl playing dress-up in a red dress with her cat

Performances and Screenings

Art Emergency: Sendak Edition

November 10, 2024 - 2:30 pm–3:30 pm

An interactive play for families that investigates how Sendak found the inspiration for his work. This performance is at 2:30 pm.

November 11, 2024

Pink abstract colorblock painting with light green webbed lines

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

Occurs weekly on Mondays - 1:30-2:15 PM

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

November 12, 2024

Young girl in the Alma Thomas exhibition

Free Day at the DAM

November 12, 2024 - 10 am–8 pm

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

Docent giving a talk in the galleries

Spotlight Talk Extravaganza

November 12, 2024 - 11 am–3 pm

Join a museum docent for short pop-up conversations about art!

Pink abstract colorblock painting with light green webbed lines

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

Occurs weekly on Tuesdays - 1:30-2:15 PM

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

Logan Lecture: Dylan McLaughlin

November 12, 2024 - 6 pm–7 pm

Join a conversation with sound and video artist Dylan McLaughlin, who'll discuss how his experimental music, improvisational performances, and multi-media installations examine the human impact on the environment.