Groups of visitors taking photos on the museum's roof

Directions and Parking

Directions

Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave. Pkwy.
Denver, CO 80204

The museum is located at 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood. You may enter through either the Hamilton Building or the Martin Building. Entry to the Kirkland Museum (1201 Bannock Street) is now included with Denver Art Museum general admission.

Elder and handicap drop off andpick up is available on 13th Avenue, between Broadway and Bannock streets. Visit our Accessibility page for more information on access at the DAM.

How to Get Here

By Car

From the North: Drive south on I-25 to the Speer Boulevard exit. Turn left onto Speer and continue past Colfax Avenue, then turn left onto 14th Avenue. The museum is six blocks ahead. To park in the garage, continue for one block and turn right onto Broadway, then right onto 12th Avenue.

From the East: Head south on I-25 to the Speer Boulevard South exit (212). Continue on Speer Boulevard past Colfax Avenue, then turn left onto 14th Avenue. The museum is six blocks ahead. To park in the garage, continue for one block and turn right onto Broadway, then right onto 12th Avenue.

From the South: Drive north on I-25 to the Lincoln-Broadway exit (207). Go north on Lincoln and turn left at 12th Avenue. The Cultural Complex Garage is two blocks ahead, just past Broadway.

From the West: Driving east on I-70, take the US-6 East/West 6th Avenue exit (261). After several miles, US-6 freeway becomes a one-way street. Turn left onto Lincoln Street. You are now approaching from the south. Proceed to 12th Avenue and turn left to reach the parking garage, which is just past Broadway.

By Public Transit

RTD and Light Rail
You can reach the museum from anywhere in the metro area via the Regional Transportation District (RTD). For more information, visit rtd-denver.com.

The Free MallRide
Park anywhere downtown and take the RTD’s Free MallRide to the museum.Get off at Cleveland Place, then walk south through Civic Center Park. For more information, visit downtowndenver.com.

By Bike or Scooter

Bike Racks
There are bike racks on the museum plaza for you to lock up your bike or park a scooter. Remember to bring a secure bike lock. If you have a skateboard, you can check it at the front desk when you purchase your general admission ticket.

Ebikes and Scooters
Dockless ebikes and scooters through services such as Lime, Lyft, and Uber are widely available in Denver.

Parking

There is often construction happening in downtown Denver, so please allow extra time for travel and parking to accommodate for the traffic.

Street and metered parking spaces are located within walking distance of the museum. Parking is also available at several lots in the area, including the Cultural Center Complex Garage at 12th Avenue and Broadway. The garage is open from 5 am-11 pm. Please note the garage is operated by Denver Public Works, not the museum.

Find a map with nearby parking options on Parkopedia.

Instructions for the Cultural Center Complex Garage

Accessible parking spaces in the Cultural Center Complex Garage are located on the second level and electric vehicle charging stations are available on the third level. This garage is managed by the City of Denver, not the Denver Art Museum. If you have questions about parking your vehicle here, please contact the Parking Manager at Denver Public Works at 303-640-1096.

Hours of Operations are 5 am – 11 pm daily. Extended hours for special events.

Current Parking Rates*:

  • Early Bird (enter before 8 am and out by 6 pm): $9
  • 1 hour: $2
  • 2 hours: $4
  • 4 hours: $8
  • 6 hours: $12
  • 12 hours: $16

Advertised event rates vary and are posted at the entrance. Posted event rates supersedes hourly rates. Event parkers must exit the garage by 11:59 pm or incur additional parking fees.

*Rates are subject to change without notice. Publicized rates posted at garage entrance supersede these rates. Cash and major credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) are accepted. Visit denver.gov for the most up-to-date information.

A new gated system went into effect April 15, 2024. As a result, the payment process for public parking has changed. New instruction signs are posted throughout the garage.

Upon arrival, public parkers will take a ticket at the gate. When getting ready to leave the garage, parkers can pay for parking in one of two ways:

  1. Parkers can bring their tickets with them and pay at the kiosk on the first floor of the garage, in the northwest corner (where the current kiosk is located). This kiosk will accept either credit cards or cash as payment. After paying, parkers will then scan their ticket at the exit gate and leave the garage.
  2. Parkers will pay at either of the 2 kiosks at the exit gate. The exit kiosks will ONLY accept a credit card (no cash).

Please note that the mobile payment app will no longer be available to pay for parking at the garage.

The garage will not be staffed by anyone that can accept payment. The kiosks are the only way to pay for parking. During the first few weeks of the new operation, there may be someone helping parkers learn the new system. The old payment booth by the exit gates will remain, but will not be staffed by anyone who can accept or help with payment. The booth will be staffed by garage security from time to time.