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Tours

Join a tour as an individual or a group to enjoy a deeper look into the museum's collections and exhibitions
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Public Tours

Public tours are back! These 45-minute tours explore exhibition themes and works of art through close looking and conversation. Tours are available for select exhibitions; tours are currently available for Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas from the Smithsonian American Art Museum and tours for Dawoud Bey: Street Portraits begin November 17.

These tours are offered daily at 1:30 pm. To join a tour, look for the docent in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. If you are visiting with a group larger than 10, consider booking a group tour.

Browse our online calendar to see the tours available on the day you'd like to visit.

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Architecture Tours

Free architecture tours are offered the second Saturday of every month at 11am. Explore the dynamic character of the Denver Art Museum on these 60-minute public tours.

To join a tour, look for the docent in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. If you are visiting with a group larger than 10, consider booking a group tour.

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Group Tours

The museum welcomes adult and college groups to request a guided group tour of the museum’s collections and special exhibitions. The group must be at least 10 guests, with a maximum of 40. Please make your request at least three weeks in advance.

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Field Trips

Field Trips for schools explore human creativity from multiple lenses and entry points, engaging students in hands-on activities and lively, thought-provoking conversations.

Available tours are based on themes and the museum's collections and special exhibitions. Artmaking workshops or self-guided tours can be added to supplement the visit.

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Access Tours

Led by a docent with special training in engaging visitors with disabilities, these 60-minute tours explore the museum’s collection galleries and special exhibitions. Designed to be interactive and accessible, choose a tour that best meets your needs:

  • Group Art and About Tour: Designed to engage adults with memory loss and groups from memory-care communities.
  • Verbal Description and Tactile Tour: Designed for visitors who are blind or have low-vision, tours incorporate verbal description and tactile objects.
  • Custom Access Tour: Designed to engage adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities.
  • Self-Guided Tour: Groups can explore the museum on their own, without a guide.

Please fill out the form below to schedule a visit.

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Spotlight Talks

Spotlight Talks are short, pop-up conversations across the museum focusing on a specific artwork. Dozens of specially trained docents are available to answer your questions and share the stories behind these artworks.

Themed Spotlight Talks on a specific gallery or exhibition occur regularly throughout the year. Browse our online calendar to find an upcoming Spotlight Talk.