Planned it right and came on "Free Days at the DAM" and it was tots worth it! Like Denver itself, the art was a contrast in flavors, from the masters to the modern, perfectly spaced and place in a museum that seemed to have no end in sight. Excellent from start to finish, and the fact that it was Free.99 (a savings of $27) made it the perfect way to spend a Tuesday afternoon in one of my adopted cities... read more

Denver Art Museum - DAM - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a review of the museum in Hamilton Building and Martin Building, which are connected by a bridge. I reviewed The Kirkland separately. I suggest grabbing a map or downloading it on your phone. The Hamilton Building has several floors and houses arts of Africa & Oceania, indigenous arts of North America, Western American art, architecture and design galleries, modern and contemporary art. At the ground floor, there's a spacious gift shop. The Martin Building is an 8-story building with lots of glass tiles. It has indigenous arts of North America, Asian art, Latin American art & art of the Ancient Americas, European/American art before 1900, photography, textile art, fashion and major architecture and design collection. Both buildings are good to explore; but if you're pressed for time, I'd recommend going to The Kirkland first (which is my favorite). read more

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Atmosphere & Accessibility: I went on the very last day, so it was pretty crowded. You had to be careful and watch your step because of the amount of people. However, everyone was very courteous and kind. I saw two women in wheelchairs and everyone was great about moving out of the way so they could get to the front to see the art. It is fully wheelchair accessible with an elevator and accessible bathrooms. The Art: It was beautiful to see how well-kept this art is from the 1800s. I learned two really neat things about his technique: - Pointillism: He would make small dots that create beautiful pictures of places like St. Thomas and Paris. - Impasto: If you look at the paint from the side, you can see it sticks out from the canvas. It has a lot of texture and isn't flat at all. The Guided Tour: They give you an audio device for a guided tour. You put in numbers for the section you're in to hear about his life. It's actually interactive it gives you options to choose life decisions to see what you would have done in his shoes, and then lets you know what he actually chose. Price: The regular price was $27, but we paid $25 with a military discount. My mother-in-law got a senior discount which was about $2 off as well. Parking: There is a parking garage nearby. It's a good price for the city about $8 for four hours. Timing: It takes about an hour or more to really see everything and go through the gift shop at the end. Overall Experience: This is my third exhibit here and it was another great experience. It was so neat to learn about his thought process and see the world through his eyes. If you take your time with the audio guide, it's a very captivating way to spend an afternoon. read more

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DAM has so much fun and inspiring art to see! We went on a free day, not too crazy, lots of room to explore. Staff were very helpful and engaging, wanting to be there. Family-friendly. Afterwards, we ate a delightful midday lunch at Levin, around the corner from the DAM. read more

Denver Art Museum - Moyo Ogundipie, Life's Fragile Fictions, 1997 at the DAM - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Denver Art Museum is huge and one of America's largest museums (it's three separate buildings - 1, 4, 7 stories respectively), so I'm glad I expeditiously trekked my way thru everything from morning by end of day, including the special exhibition - Pissarro's Impressionism. VALUE This experience is definitely worth the money if you are a fan of art - every exhibit is carefully curated. I personally Loved the indigenous art, western American art, and art pieces that moved with the viewer. SERVICE Staff were welcoming and helpful guides throughout my experience - they love the space as much as I do. SELECTION Artwork includes: Western American Art, Rooftop Terrace, European Art Before 1800, Textile Art and Fashion, Photography, Art of Asia, Latin American Art, Arts of the Ancient Americas, Indigenous Arts of North America, Northwest Coast and Alaska Native Art, Architecture and Design, Design Studio, Family Central, Bridge to Hamilton Building, Creative Hub, Wonderscape, Volunteer Center, Conservation, Sensory Garden SOUVENIRS Lots of souvenirs are available via gift shop by admissions and also inside the special exhibition for Pissarro's Impressionism FOOD There are food options within the Martin Building's first floor (The Ponti, Café Gio) with lovely menus but I had already made reservations elsewhere. read more

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Wow!!! I had no idea how big this museum was. It involves 3 buildings. 2 buildings are connected with a walkway over the road. The Martin building is 7 stories. It connects to the Hamilton building across the street. And then you can walk to the Kirkland a couple blocks away. There is a LOT of walking. If you like art this could be an all day event for you. We spent 3 hours and we skipped things. The layout is amazing and so much to see. It's organized by region so you could just focus on the areas you want to see. There were workers everywhere so you could always ask questions or get assistance if you need to. The selection of art work was amazing!!! For the price you really got a nice value and could easily make a day visit of it. read more

Denver Art Museum - View from overlook - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The Denver Art Museum is definitely worth adding to your itinerary when you're in town. We were mainly interested in the legendary architecture, especially of the Martin building. Both the Martin and Hamilton did not disappoint on that front. Fabulous angles, views, and points of view at every turn. It's a world class space. I wasn't quite ready for this: The range of art they have is truly impressive. Having spent a LOT of time in some of the most prominent art museums in the US, I honestly wasn't expecting to be impressed. It's true they don't have a lot of traditional European masters here. They have one or two by the artists most people know and pay attention to: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Renoir, etc. But that is really not where this museum shines. What they do so incredibly well here is highlight art coming from populations who are historically under-represented in mainstream art museums. The African exhibit and the Oceania exhibit, for example, not only had an impressive collection of art and historically significant pieces, but the curation and the design of the exhibits were inspired. I thought we might kill 2 hours there, but five hours later, we realized we'll need to come back to see more of it with fresh eyes. Lovely staff, from security to docents, to salespeople at the store. The store in the Hamilton building is one of the best museum stores I've ever been to. We planned to buy nothing and ended up buying a lot. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Denver Art Museum - Love how fully realized the design of the Martin building is. Making downtown Denver itself part of the art experience. - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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This museum is a great way to spend your time in Denver. We were there for over 3 hours and barely scratched the surface. The museum consists of multiple buildings. We used the app to see where we were and what was on each floor. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They were adequately dispersed throughout the museum to provide support as needed. The galleries were very well curated and covered many different cultures, types of art, and time periods. There were many different things to see but it didn't feel crowded. I was very impressed with this museum and will be back! read more

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I didn't expect the museum to be big and 3 different buildings you could go to. The biggest building had 7 floors and each floor has a specific culture. The connected building to that had 4 floors. Then the 3rd is not connected and a small walk away. If you enjoy art and different cultures, then this is a must read more

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Great museum in the heart of Denver. The museum is spread over 3 buildings. We started at the Martin with a quick lunch at Cafe Gio and moved up the floors taking the bridge over to the Hamilton. The art is beautifully curated and displayed with care. Some of the rooms are vibrant and some are calming. All really lovely. The museum store is a treat and the cafe is good for a quick bite. Fountain Coke products. Hallelujah. We parked at an adjacent public lot for $16. I was headed to the airport but we got a lot done in less than 2 hours. Totally worth the stop and would return and take my time! read more

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Denver Art Museum spans multiple architecturally-significant buildings, including the very consequential Daniel Libeskind addition. It is a Denver must. Besides Museum of Fine Arts Houston or MFAH, it is the best multi-medium comprehensive museum between Chicago and Los Angeles, in my opinion. I enjoy it for its robust western collection and immersive areas. It is certainly recommended. A side note: I do hope at least one staff member takes the time to revisit visitor engagement protocol, and brushes up on pieces and provenance. Also, that stander-wanderer, should consider taking a moment to note the old concept of getting-more-bees-with-honey and sweetness going a long way. Conversely, kudos go to another employee who was perhaps curatorial, was beyond beyond knowledgeable, willing to share and noteworthy in their engagement. So, the kindness and competency gulf between these two colleagues I encountered was quite pronounced. Moving on... Yes, to yelper Louisa's observation the transition from one style to another can be a little abrupt, but all things considered, it is an amazing space supported by many great philanthropic minds. Visit and enjoy. read more

My wife and I came here yesterday after one of our Uber drivers explaining it was a must visit during our stay. I'm very thankfully of that suggestion and would have preferred having more time here but we made it here after another experience that leaned more towards lackluster. Our time was a little limited due to the time they would be closing, but we did manage to see a large portion of the art. The pure size of the museum (includes two buildings - connected by an inside bridge) is something to see. Due to the size they have a large variety of art styles on display with the larger building even breaking up each floor by region of the art. Because of that, you see such a huge variety of art, and any and everyone should find some pieces to enjoy! Give yourself adequate time so you can explore and admire all the art you wish. If given enough time and you can see all the art you definitely get your worth on the price of entry! They also appear to have rotations or some special exhibits and some were currently closed being worked on. The major special one currently was Korean Moon jars that were beautiful to see. Worth the price and time to visit! Have not been to many art museums but this one was special! read more

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There's a character that I love called Labubu. The moment I saw it, I thought it was inspired by the monsters in Where the Wild Things Are (it's not). My bf surprised me for a date with tickets and it was so much fun. The exhibit was very well done and laid out so you can explore all of Maurice Sendak's work from childhood to his first story to the classics like Where the Wild Things Are and Little Bear. It's amazing to see his early works and observe the details on each. I do appreciate with this exhibit that they're all encased so you can actually get pretty close (with respect of course) and look at the details or read the small details and captions. Such a nice done exhibit. Definitely makes me want to visit the art museum again for future exhibits. I'll be on the lookout now. The museum is separated into two sections. There's a bridge that takes you to another building with more floors and art. The organization is a bit confusing if you don't preview the map beforehand. We walked across the bridge but saw that it was mainly a cafe and for children to make art so we didn't think much of it. Turns out, we missed some art over there. By then, we were tired and our parking was coming to an end. read more

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Posted some of our favs!! We spent over 4 hours and we didnt see everything. I would recommend taking a break in between the buildings :) read more

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What an amazing and extensive art museum! I would say this museum is on the level of some of the best art museums around the country. I went when they were exhibiting the Korean Moon Jars and it was an amazing experience seeing those in person. The museum also uses some breathtaking architecture. Love the mix of modern and classical. You can say the building is a work of art itself. Definitely pay this place a visit if you are in Downtown Denver :) read more

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The family and I spent the weekend downtown and it was years since exploring the museum so it was time we went again. Kids are free and adult residences of Colorado were $25 to get in. The price covers 3 different buildings and we didn't even make it all the way thru two in the 3.5 hours we visited! There's so much to see, something for everyone. I loved the yarn exhibit too. All the staff we came across were very helpful and knowledgeable! read more

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All of the different rooms and floors of this museum are laid out beautifully. The architecture is inspiring, and besides a special exhibition, it doesn't feel cramped or hectic. Congrats to the curators! I did not enjoy the Maurice Sendak special exhibition because it was so cramped. I couldn't even stay in there. Otherwise, my visit was lovely. I even enjoyed the food in the café! read more

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Descent selection. Sculpture selection on the outside had no sculptures?!? Most impressive African art selection compared to other museums I have been to. read more

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The Denver Art Museum is a bright, clean, fun place with open spaces and great exhibits. There is a parking garage and street parking available. Today I was there for the Maurice Sendak exhibit - Where The Wild Things Are. Timed tickets can be purchased in advance and are extra on top of admission. The exhibit was whimsical at some parts and more serious in others and perfectly curated. It followed a time-line of Sendak's life - through illustrating and writing but I learned that he did so much more. A lot of the rooms had videos, which added to the experience. First edition books and original signed art were everywhere. Learning about his life and how it related to his work was so interesting. There was even a reading room with books and toys for people to relax in. I highly recommend this exhibit and the whole museum. read more

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Love this museum so much and will keep visiting! They swap exhibits every 2-3 months so it's always fresh. read more

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Where the Wild Things Are Exhibit! I was lucky to be able to visit the Maurice Sendak exhibit. It was wonderful! I only had an hour for my visit and that was just enough time to experience this captivating sample of his work. read more

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The Denver Art Museum is a very large art museum located right next to the popular Broadway St with plenty of options for food and drink. There are 4 levels and although I am not sure how often the exhibits are rotated, there is a specific exhibit for new special exhibits (the one 2 days ago as of this review was for "Where the Wild Things Are"). The whole museum is accessible with plenty of elevators and automatic doors. Although I have been here at least 4 times, I did not know until my last visit that there are 2 buildings connected by a bridge. Make sure to plan out your day to check out both! I would say to plan for at least 3 hours and 3.5 hours if you are checking out the special exhibit. The main building feels much more experimental and "artsy" while the "other" building looks more like a traditional art museum (we saw Asian artifacts at the "other" building). read more

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I was so excited to see the Wild Things Art of Maurice Sendak exhibit and it exceeding my expectations! This is one of the best and most in depth exhibits I have been to at DAM! I learned so much, smiled at his stories and art, and enjoyed being immersed in Sendak's characters. I am hoping to visit again because it's so extensive that I need more time. Lovely!!! read more

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What an incredible museum! I always love to visit an art museum on our travels and this one really impressed us. I tend to gravitate towards landscape/scenic art the likes of Thomas Cole and they certainly have that but they have great exhibits of many cultures separated by floor. Dawoud Bey's Street Portraits were likely my favorite but so much of this museum is something one must experience. Staff was super friendly and I love the layout and location. Also an impressive gift shop! I loved their book selection myself. read more

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Today was a free Saturday for locals. Great opportunity to take children for their first time. Though they do have things for children to do it's not enough to keep them so occupied. Our visit lasted maybe 30-45 minutes as I got tired of the employees telling us not to stand so close to paintings and there wasn't any barriers notifying us and i brought that to their attention but was ignored. I do like that they have a Keith Haring piece and a few books read more

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Floors and floors and floors of art! Literally - one of the buildings has 4 stories and the other has 7 stories. Art from every time period and style. There is really something for everyone here at the Denver Art Museum. I decided to add this to my last day in Denver as I had about 5 or so hours before I had to catch my flight. I'm so glad I did! I was the first person in at the museum that day, and I spent about 3 hours inside - it simply wasn't enough time to truly explore all of the art. I technically made it into every exhibit, but in a very rushed way during the last hour. If you like to read about the art and take your time noticing the details, you really need at least 5-6 hours. Also, as a woman in a big city all by myself, it was the perfect place to spend a few hours and feel safe. They have two original Claude Monets and a Van Gogh. These were such a treat!! The modern art is really amazing and so thought provoking. Don't forget to stop by The Ponti restaurant at the museum for a spectacular made from scratch meal before you leave. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised at how big and diverse the DAM was! They are featuring French Impressionism momentarily, all of which was beautiful; however, I also saw a lot of other tremendously fantastic works of art. Plus, did you know that you can go up to the top and get a great view of downtown also! Very very cool experience! read more

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We went for the Pissarro exhibit. We were greeted at the door by a friendly guide who had maps, info, and a lovely smile. The exhibit was well worth it and we lingered in the lovely gift shop for a while. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit. read more

I was visiting Denver, and went to the museum.I have museum reciprocity so it's free for me, but I do know that there is a fee to go in. My friend and I started at the fine arts and decorations museum, which was super cool and allowed us to get free entry into the Denver art museum. The service is great. We were given all the information and directions on where to go. The selection art was all mixed media, which is very cool to see displayed by the type of art I love contemporary art so I loved the interactive sections. They had especially the special collection that featured a Native American artist, depicting modern issues, but using the themes of the time, I think this is a great family, friendly environment to look at art and learn new history moments. It was super valuable to be able to get on a free tour learning about the history of the art, who the artist was, and how they wanted to be depicted in today's age. I went on a weekday so there was parking nearby the museum. It was a bit busy but all moving traffic. I never felt claustrophobic while I was there. This is definitely a place that I would return to back on my travels. You can definitely spend several hours there. Definitely an activity to do during the hot summer. read more

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I am definitely not an art aficionado, but I have been to a hand full of art museums over the years. This is a BEAST of an art museum. It is 2 separate buildings, connected by a sky bridge, and each building has several floors and several exhibits. We spent a good 2 hours here and still did not see it all. Art lovers will be VERY happy here. If you're not an art lover, and your loved one dragged you here? Well, the building is clean, there are plenty of bathrooms, the staff is friendly, and there are a variety of exhibits. We highly recommend it. read more

I usually don't enjoy art museums, but still spent 3-4 hours here. I think if you want to absorb everything, it can easily take a whole day. Public parking space next to the building was $16/day. Entry price was $22/person ($18 if you live in CO) Favorite part was the Biophilia (Nature Reimagined). We enjoyed this museum because the attendees were all very respectful and gave us space to appreciate the displays. Clean, quiet and affordable. read more

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Great way to spend a day in Denver. Each floor offers magnificent pieces of art dating back to 300-350! read more

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Outdoor sculpture garden alone was worth it. Beautiful museum. Would definitely come back.

A great place to while away a few hours especially on a hot summer day (and hopefully learn new and wonderful things.) Sure, other art museums may have bigger and more famous collections (Egyptian at the Met and Houston, for example). To be fair, there are a few Monets, a Van Gogh, a Canaletto, and that's about it. What sets Denver Art Museum apart, however, is its carefully curated, varied and unusual collections of Asian art (the miniature bamboo art pieces are mindblowing), French and Italian paintings, Native American art, that are interrmixed tastefully with modern works as well as new interactive multimedia special exhibits such as "Biophilia" that the whole family will enjoy and have fun with. Oh and it has probably the nicest, coolest museum gift shop I have ever seen -- go check it out yourself (It's free to enter.) Now the negatives. They need to tone down the harsh lighting in some rooms that causes a lot of glare on the paintings (see photos attached). Also, there is no signage for the hard-to-find bridge connecting the two buildings. (It's on 2nd floor, inside an exhibit room -- that's poor design if you ask me.) If you are ever in Washington D.C., check out the National Portrait Gallery -- my favorite art museum in D.C. (better than the Smithonian American History Museum IMO.) The paintings and portraiture are eye-opening, and the lighting is perfection. read more

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This is a stunning art museum with rotating installations, so if you have been once do not feel like you cannot go again! They offer military, senior, student, and Colorado resident discounts on tickets and are wheelchair friendly. I recommend buying an untimed ticket online to ensure your entry, however I have never seen them sell out. One ticket gets you admission into all of the exhibits, unless one specifies additional ticket needed. This means you can see at least 10 exhibits or just 1. If you are just there to see one it will take around an hour but if you would like to see multiples in each building, you could spend so many hours here! They have an onsite restaurant due to the fact that no outside drink or beverages are allowed. The biophilia exhibit was phenomenal and one of the best I have seen. read more

Denver Art Museum - Biophilia - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This is a really first rate museum. First of all, we walked in on a hot day and the A/C felt great. The person at the desk looked at our museum membership from out of town and gave us membership prices. There were multiple exhibits, each of which were superbly curated, presented and explained. Particularly incredible was the Kent Monkman exhibit. OMG, gotta see it if you can!! It was a joy to walk on wood floors, not marble; it's easier on the feet, legs and back. I did not know much about the museum before coming today, it's a must for every visit to Denver. read more

Had so much fun! Interactive museum and very kind staff. Ms. Lynn and Ms. Emmie were very knowledgeable and kind. Could spend all day there!

Every time I get to come here, I'm always so excited and so happy. The exhibits are so thoughtfully curated, the gift shop is the adult equivalent of being in a candy shop, and I will never pass up the chance to make my own art in the kids lab! It's a little pricey but I don't mind paying for admission because you do have a chance to interact with a lot of exhibits, and the exposure to new and creative options is so worthwhile! There are docents around and you can tell people really enjoy working there! Definitely a place to check out. read more

Denver Art Museum - Current exhibit biophilia - Art Galleries Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The architect of the museum is very artistic. The building has angular shape, half round shape, metal building, glass building and more. The combine two buildings has very large space. So, prepare to walk a lot. To finish Museum with zooming speed need 2.5 hours. If you go detail, you will need a lot of more time. Museum offer tour. Not sure how it sign up. Due to our time limit in Denver, we did a speedy visit. The museum has two buildings. The second building is almost like a maze. It is difficult to set a route to cover the entire areas. Many time we have to figure out is this area we have visited. The collection has large variety to cover different cultures. I like the Asian section. The best time is after 5pm. This time has the less people. read more

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Beautiful exhibition, I especially enjoyed the Native American exhibit. It was easy and an enjoyable experience.