Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and things are changing. We have so many new and exciting activities here at the Denver Art Museum. Come and join the fun! The following activities are included with general admission, which is free for youth 18 and younger and for members.
A new story is ready to bloom at Cuentos del Arte
April showers bring May flowers. While you’re waiting for those flowers to bloom, head over to the Denver Art Museum for fun for the whole family! Reminder: youth 18 and younger receive free general admission to the museum every day.
Sprinkle in some fun at Cuentos del Arte
Join us on April 6 for Free First Saturday. Our cuentista, or master storyteller, will tell the story of the stone serpents. Stories are bilingual and happen at 11:30 am and 1 pm.
Ditch the drizzle at Create Playdate
The seasons may start to change in the month of March, but there’s one thing that remains the same: there’s always a variety of fun family activities at the museum.
Listen in at Art Stories (Cuentos del Arte)
Join us for Free First Saturday on March 2, and listen to our master storyteller at Art Stories (Cuentos del Arte). Let your imagination run wild as you hear a new tale. Story times are 11:30 am and 1 pm
Set sail at Create Playdate
Note: Youth 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the Denver Art Museum every day. Dior: From Paris to the World is a ticketed exhibition, which is not included in general admission.
Enjoy Free First Saturday: February 2
Your family will adore Free First Saturday on February 2! You can:
1. Take a ‘vacation’ at the DAM
Winter break at the DAM is still on through January 6, 2019, so stop by for family fun. The Print Studio, gallery activities, A Walk in the Woods family space, and two Create-n-Takes are open every day.
December is here and the museum is hopping.
Stop by for a visit in between holiday shopping.
Bring both family and friends and spend time together.
Have fun, be creative, and escape wintry weather!
Visiting the museum and don’t know where to start?
Try the Print Studio and Create-n-Takes and make your own art!
November is packed with fun things to do at the Denver Art Museum!
Make a masterpiece (Now-January 6)
Step into the world of master printmaker Rembrandt van Rijn in the exhibition Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker. Pick up an LCD drawing board and try recreating one of Rembrandt’s famous works, or get creative put a new spin on one of his prints.
As the season begins to change in September, so does the museum. Plan a visit to say farewell to summer favorites and hello to a new exhibition, Rembrandt: Painter as Printmaker (opens September 16), and fresh family activities. Here are some September recommendations:
If you like hearing (or telling) tall tales, try Art Stories (Cuentos del Arte)
Summer is almost over, but there are still plenty of fun things to do at the Denver Art Museum! What can you check off your summer bucket list before the kids head back to school?
1. Make some music on the plaza
Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard was on view March 25, 2018–Aug 5, 2018.
In conjunction with the exhibition Drawn to Glamour: Fashion Illustrations by Jim Howard (on view through August 5), this blog explores the history of dandyism through the lives and styles of two of the decidedly dapper icons featured in the paper doll book Four Famous Dandies.
Meet the Artist
Play on the Plaza
Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum is on July 7 and there’s lots to do without even entering the museum! Love to make art? Stop by the special summer Create-n-Take outside on the plaza. Head to the bright green trailer to try out “Photo Finish,” from 11 am–3 pm. Experiment with surprising techniques and unexpected materials to make your own customized photographs.
You’re also welcome to relax and rock on the musical chairs of the outside art installation, La Musidora.
Take a new approach to your museum visit in the month of May with some surprising activities for the whole family.
Catch an unexpected musical performance!
Stop by Create Playdate on Wednesday, May 9, to catch a mini-opera with perennial favorites Central City Opera. Create an animal disguise, and participate in one of their kid-friendly performances at 10:45 am, 11:30 am, and 12:30 pm. Music and making happen in A Walk in the Woods on Level 3.