The denver art museum dam is an art museum located in the civic center of denver, colorado. Whether you take advantage of the denver art museum free days or you choose to visit at another time, there will be plenty of other attractions close by that can also be worthy of inclusion. In appreciation of the citizens who support the scientific and cultural facilities district sfcd, and in the spirit of community engagement, the clyfford still museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year. The goal of museum free days is to provide access to the facs general admission offerings to the widest possible audiences in the pikes peak region. Littleton museum is a located on 39 acres and includes two living farms, a lake, an indoor collection, and rotating exhibits. This book, published in 2006, is one of scalas excellent series highlighting works from public art collections. Find hotels near denver art museum, denver expedia. As is true on most days, the denver art museum opens at 10 a.
From the denver zoo to local museums, theres something for everyone on this list. You also have to pay for kids to see special exhibitions, but it is a reduced rate. Your guide to 2017 free days at denver zoo, museums and other cultural venues. The denver art museum at civic center park is one of the largest and most important art museums between chicago and the west coast with a wide range of holdings. The city becomes an openair museum during denver public arts free summer tours, which includes stops at wellknown pieces and new for this. Museum passes, cultural tours and ticket vouchers denver. The denver art museum is free for kids 18 and under every day due to an awesome grant they received in 2015, hudson gardens and aurora history museum. Due to a grant the denver art museum is free to kids 18 and under every day does not include special exhibits. The museum will continue its closure, following guidance from our government and public health officials on flattening the curve of new infections in denver and colorado. How to visit denvers best museums for free the denver post. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Diverse organizations from across the metro area provide more than 100 free days each year made possible, in part, by funding from scfd.
Dont forget to use the date selector to highlight the time frame youre interested in. Shelves of monet books in the exhibition exit shop. The free for kids program at the denver art museum is made possible by scott reiman and is presented by bellco credit union. Related articles denver art institutions offering virtual tours, free. The free admission days at the denver art museum have ended for the year. Scope out moon rocks from the apollo 17 mission at the colorado school of mines geology museum in golden. Explore the best things to do in denver in 2 days based on recommendations from local experts. Free days at the dam denver art museum skip to main content.
Dec 29, 2015 denver free days january through june 2016. Free museum days in denver for 2020 mile high on the cheap. Thomas brent smith, director and curator of the petrie institute of western american art at the denver art museum, could possibly receive two awards this year for the recently published exhibition companion, once upon a time. This small, richly illustrated book is both inspirational and interactive, offering. Guide to the denver art museum denver art museum on. Denver has some amazing free things to do if you know where to look. The ultimate 3 day denver itinerary more than main street. Special exhibitions are not included in free admission.
General admission is free for kids 18 and younger every day. Book a visit or guided tour for your group of 10 or more. Libeskinds design was inspired by the nearby rocky mountains and is clad in titanium and glass. Save on popular hotels near denver art museum, denver. Your 2018 guide to free days at denver zoo, museums and other. Smith, along with cocurator marydailey desmarias from the montreal museum of fine arts, envisioned the beautifully. The museum is one of the largest art museums between the west coast and chicago.
Every day at the museum she is reminded of this quote by maya angelou. Learn more about member pricing, group pricing, scfd free days and available discounts for military, college students nad snap recipients. Hours and tickets clyfford still museum denver, colorado. Friday, may 4 clyfford still museum free every friday from 5 p. Free days announced at denver museum of nature and science. First tuesday of every month at this interactive museum, children can learn while playing with. A comprehensive website of things to do in denver for free. Monet and impressionism suggested reading denver art museum. The first 50 guests will also receive a free pair o. While there is an admission charge for the main gallerys art exhibit, the remainder of the museum is free. We suggest arriving early to secure parking and start exploring before the crowds arrive. The denver art museum offers a selection of wonderful spaces for a variety of special events. At the clyfford still museum, youll enjoy nine beautiful galleries of clyfford stills art, historic photos and letters from the clyfford still archives, an interactive timeline, dozens of videos and books, a pair of tranquil outdoor terraces, views into our storage and conservation areas, a handson art creation studio, shopping, and more. Denver, co feeling a bit of cabin fever with the kids.
This summer, visitors will have the opportunity to bring their museum experience home with a field guide to flowers at the denver art museum. View colorado mining specimens and watch a video on area geology, then head to the basement for displays on radioactivity. You can get into the denver art museum for free on the first saturday of every month, and kids get in free every day. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. Mark your calendars for 2019 denver free days at the denver zoo, the denver art museum and more. One of the best free denver attractions for kids, the childrens museum of denver s free day takes place from 4pm to 8pm on the first tuesday of every month, known as target tuesdays. Also of note, if you have a 4th grader, they can get an annual pass to the national parks as a part of every kid in a park. Free days in appreciation of the citizens who support the scientific and cultural facilities district sfcd, and in the spirit of community engagement, the clyfford still museum offers free admission on select days throughout the year. We recommend booking denver art museum tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Denver art museums offering virtual tours, art classes. The impressionists and the art of the past denver art museum. The denver museum of nature and science announced 11 upcoming free admission days in 2018, and two of them are this winter.
The denver art museum will participate in the 10th annual art museum day by offering free general admission to youth 18 and younger, as well as will offer complimentary tours to three museum exhibitions that are all included in general admission. Opening day for the colorado rockies, new plant life brought by the rains, and. On free first saturdays the first saturday of each month, general admission tickets to the denver art museum are free. The museum friends membership addon offers dam members an opportunity to deepen their support and broaden their horizons with a community of likeminded art aficionados. Denver art museum is always free for children under 18. Admission to the shop is freestop in any time the museum is open. Our list of 2020 denver free days will keep you busy and entertained all year long and our interactive calendar will ensure that you dont miss an opportunity. Soak up the scenery and culture of the rocky mountainseven if you have a limited timeon this halfday tour from denver. The dam, as locals call it, is an encyclopedic museum, meaning it focuses on many different types of art to help promote understanding and spark creativity. Denver art museum, mca denver, kirkland museum and more are offering virtual tours and free classes during the coronavirus outbreak. As a public health precaution, the smithsonian is postponing or canceling all.
And march is the perfect time to march into lots of familyfriendly adventures for free, thanks to the scientific and cultural facilities district and community donors as always, theres so much to explore and experience in denver on the cheap, thanks to our citys generous free days at museums and attractions. Free for kids will fund general admission for all children, including school field trips and other youth group visits. Find oneofakind gifts including jewelry, art books and prints, holiday. Childrens museum of denver free days first tuesday monthly.
The collection more than justifies the general admission fees, though budgetminded travelers might wait to plan their visits around one of the denver art museum free days. Denver zoo, located in city park, spans over 75 acres and is home to more than 4,000 animals, including rare amur leopards, okapi, black rhinoceros, elephants, vampire bats, orangutan, komodo dragons and more. Jan 09, 2019 gone this year from the scfds calendar are free days at the childrens museum of denver at marisco campus, the molly brown house museum and the colorado railroad museum. Whether youre into street art, museums, or art galleries, there is a thriving arts scene in denver. If art museums are your thing check out denver art museum or the museum of contemporary art. Denver art museum friends take part in educational activities, lectures, exclusive tours, and more. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box.
Your purchases support the programs and collections at the denver art museum. Denver art museum explore the denver art museum s galleries showcasing a worldfamous american indian art collection, as well as traditional and contemporary art from around the world. Although some attractions are limited to a specific dayfirst saturday free entrance to the denver art museum, free tuesday. Museum free days are offered the second saturday and third friday of each month. Denver art in one day walkable art itinerary visit denver. Shop for unique holiday gifts at the denver art museum denver. A trip with the family to a zoo or museum is a great way to do something fun and break the day to day monotony. Nov 07, 2016 denver art museum the dams african gallery. Denver art museum 2020 all you need to know before you go. Known internationally for the way we help our visitors explore art and their own creativity. Browse expedia s selection of 1516 hotels and places to stay closest to denver art museum.
Free days at denver museums allow you the chance to check out some of the mile high citys most visited attractions at no cost. General admission to the denver art museum is free to all youth ages 18 and under every day, granting more kids access to art than ever before. Your guide to 2017 free days at denver zoo, museums and. Day hikes in denver the day hikes series by robert stone. Family fun is even better when it is free, and thanks to scfd funding and corporate sponsorships, there are many free days at denver area attractions. Dec 23, 2018 one more reason to love your local library. The dams new book filled with flowerinspired art from our. The denver art museum is free for kids 18 and under every day due to an. This handson museum in downtown denver is one of the best denver free events, and provides young kids with a valuable educational playtime. Resources for the most uptodate facts locally and beyond. The museum of outdoor arts will also offer free days the first tuesdays of february, march and april.
Admission to the shop is free stop in any time the museum is open. As a librarian, i was very moved by xiaoze xies book censorship exhibit. General admission to the denver art museum is free to all youth age 18 and under every day, granting more kids access to art than ever before. You will find free admission days at places such as the denver art museum, the botanic gardens, and the denver museum of nature and science. Rather surprisingly, given the importance of the denver art museum, its holding and the regularity with which it organises and hosts major exhibitions, this booklet is rather slim only 64 pages in all.
Tuesday, may 1 molly brown house free all day and childrens museum from 4 p. The city becomes an openair museum during denver public art s free summer tours, which includes stops at wellknown pieces and new for this. General admission is free several times a year for free days at the dam, made possible by your 6. All of denver s free museums, festivals, parks, tours and the best denver free days. Just past the denver public library looms the denver art museum s stunning hamilton building, designed by daniel libeskind and a total standout, with its bold, jagged angles and metallic exterior. Free things to do this spring in denver visit denver. It is known for its collection of american indian art, and its other collections of more than 70,000 diverse works from across the centuries and world. And admission is always free for youth ages 18 and under, ever day. The denver art museum s collection includes more than 70,000 works of art. On the first saturday of every month, admission to the museum is free. Search for a museum museum day smithsonian magazine.
Denver museum free days in 2020, including denver zoo. I was actually able to see most of the museum in a couple of hours, which was perfect as i am in denver for a librarian conference full of meetings. Smithsonian magazine museum day 2020 will not take place on april 4. The shop at the denver art museum offers a unique assortment of art inspired products including jewelry, home goods, books, art activity kits for kids, and other delightfully creative gifts.
Your 2018 guide to free days at denver zoo, museums and other cultural hotspots. Free events and concerts in denver colorado visit denver. Spend a couple days exploring denver s arts and culture with visits to the kirkland museum, the arts district on santa fe, the museum of contemporary art and the tattered cover bookstore. Or you can look into the denver center for the performing arts to see whats happening during your 3 days in denver. This program will also help support a new transportation fund for school bus trips. Guide to the collection 1976 see my photograph 1 of this book on main listing page.
It is extremely popular, and you wont want to miss it on your trip to our mile high city. Free days are held the first saturday of every month until june, then switch to the first tuesday, with occasional extra free days. If you decide to make this one of your stops during the free days at denver museums, youll want to plan ahead as the target sponsored first tuesday of each month starts at 4 pm and runs until 8 pm. Photo courtesy of denver museum of nature and science. Located in the heart of downtown denver, this architectural gem is the perfect location to host your next event, and is sure to be a memorable experience for your guests. Denver art museum in denver colorado family days out. The denver art museum has been giving families amazing and creative days out since all the way back to 1893 thats a lot of memories created filled with nearly 70,000 works of art from around the world, the denver art museum is a great way to introduce kids to that wonderful world of art. As kids 18 and under always get into the denver art museum for free.
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