Events at the Museum

July 6, 2025

Older woman explaining an artwork to visitors

Public Tours

Thursdays–Tuesdays, times vary

Join specially trained docents for tours and discussions of the museum's galleries, exhibitions, and campus.

July 8, 2025

Three young adults looking at their map as they walk in the galleries

Free Day at the DAM

July 8, 2025 - 10 am–8 pm

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

Young girl examining a plant in the Sensory Garden

Garden Guides

Occurs weekly on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.
Next is July 15, 2025 - 10:30 am–2 pm

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

Soldiers presiding over nuns and children at gunpoint

Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors Spotlight Talks

Occurs weekly on Tuesday until August 12, 2025.
Next is July 15, 2025 - 12:30 pm–3 pm

Join us for short, pop-up conversations in the exhibition Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors.

July 10, 2025

Two older visitors talking and examining a sculpture

Art & About

Occurs monthly on Thursday.
Next is August 14, 2025 - 1 pm–2:45 pm

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

July 12, 2025

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

Architecture Tours

Occurs monthly on Saturday.
Next is August 9, 2025 - 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: Brandon Vargas

Occurs weekly on Saturday until July 19, 2025.
Next is July 19, 2025 - 12 pm–3 pm

Join demo artist Brandon Vargas for Studio Saturdays in the Wild Studio.

Four visitors looking at Vance Kirkland's colorful and vibrant abstract dot paintings

The Kirkland Tours

Occurs weekly on Saturday until September 27, 2025.
Next is July 19, 2025 - 1:30 pm–2:30 pm

Take a tour of The Kirkland, now part of the Denver Art Museum, every Saturday this summer!

July 13, 2025

Young boy and girl playing with toys at a Sensory-Friendly Morning

Sensory-Friendly Morning

July 13, 2025 - 9 am–12 pm

A program for guests of all ages with neurodiversity or sensory processing disorders to visit the museum in a safe and fun way.

July 15, 2025

Tableau of Native Americans and settlers fighting

Mindful Looking

Occurs monthly on Tuesday.
Next is July 15, 2025 - 1 pm–1:45 pm

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

Colombian Cultural Week graphic montage of figures and imagery

Colombian Cultural Week

July 15, 2025 - 4 pm–7:30 pm

Join the Latino Arts & Cultural Institute to celebrate Colombian Cultural Week.

July 19, 2025

Educators talking to a museum employee at a check-in table

Creativity in Practice Summer Institute

July 19, 2025 - 10 am–5 pm

A new professional development opportunity for early childhood educators designed to increase confidence in incorporating art and creativity in the classroom.