Family Programs

All families are welcome at the Denver Art Museum! And thanks to the Bellco Free for Kids program, all visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum daily, ensuring that more children than ever can experience the transformative power of art. While visiting, try these tips on how to talk about and observe art to help your family have a safe and enjoyable visit:

• Ask questions! What is the first thing you see in the painting? Does this artwork remind you of any place you have been?
• Have fun! Pose like the people, shapes, or lines you see. Make up a story. Imagine what you would hear, smell, or feel if you were in the art.
• Create memories! Let your children choose what interests them. Take time exploring. You don’t have to see the entire museum in one visit! It’s ok if you don’t know much about art.

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Bellco believes the arts are fundamental to a healthy community and should be accessible to all. That’s why since 2016, Bellco has been a sponsor of the Denver Art Museum's "Free for Kids" program, ensuring that more children can experience the transformative power of art.

To celebrate our sponsorship of the Free for Kids program, Bellco and the Denver Art Museum commissioned an outdoor wall mural, by renowned Denver muralists Jaime Molina and Pedro Barrios.

Ccelebrate Native American art and culture at the 34th Annual Friendship Powwow on Saturday, September 9. Enjoy free general admission to the galleries and an all-day program of music and dance performances, art activities, local vendors, food, and much more.

Join these two witty foxes who solve mysterious cases involving artworks in the galleries! Using a humorous storytelling format, Foxy and Shmoxy help young children access and experience artworks in unique ways. Performances occur during the school year, stay tuned for more details.

The DAM annually offers a variety of camps for kids ages 5-11 in June, July, and August. Registration opens in early February of each year and camps tend to fill up quickly. Please be aware all camps for Summer 2023 have sold out.

There’s always something new to see and do at the museum. Each gallery has unique ways for families to engage with art, such as close-looking prompts, gallery games, hands-on creative activities, and more.

Drop in to Family Central on level 2 of the Martin Building for some hands-on fun and play! Act out stories in colorful costumes, build sculptures with wooden blocks, and create artworks to fit in a miniature museum.

The Creative Hub, located on level 1 of the Martin Building, is a 5,000+ square foot space intended for gathering, connection, and community-driven programming that celebrates local creativity. Families are welcome to visit the hub to spark their imaginations through a variety of hands-on artmaking exercises and guided prompts.

The Studio, located on level 1 of the Hamilton Building, is a place for families to spark their creativity, connect with Denver’s creative community, and gain a new perspective on the artistic process.

Fascinated by fabrics? Explore the Thread Studio on level 6 of the Martin Building to try your hand at textile-based activities inspired by the DAM's exhibitions and collections.

Visit the Sensory Garden between May and October to engage your senses and explore the link between creativity and nature. Enter through the Creative Hub on level 1 of the Martin Building.

Art Lives Here is a collaborative program between the Denver Art Museum and local schools and community centers to bring exhibitions, workshops with artists, professional development, and art supplies directly to students, children, and families.

Find artistic inspiration at Creativity Resource, our online home for classroom teachers, home-school educators, and families with children.

Can't visit the museum? Explore videos, art activities, downloadable coloring sheets and backgrounds, and much more from the comfort of your own home.