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Denver Art Museum
Last updated 11.07.09
What People Are Saying About Denver Art Museum
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Featuring the largest world-art collection between Kansas City and the West Coast, the museum has 46,000-plus pieces of art housed in a 28-sided, two-towered building that includes multiple floors of galleries. Construction began in 2003 on a striking addition that doubled the museum's size. The permanent collection covers architecture, design, modern and contemporary arts, painting and sculpture (American and European)--as well as the Institute of Western Art.
06/13/08
Steer clear. New Museum is a big flop.
by SallyDeeK at Citysearch
This review is for the new Hamilton Wing which we visited last weekend. - As a New Yorker used to the fine spaces at MoMa and at the Met Museum, I was curious to see the new architecture at the DAM. The galleries are disorienting, disquieting, headache-inducing spaces. What an awful concept for a Museum. I keep asking myself how did this thing get built? Who authorized such a sad monumental waste of time, money and energy. Its like a bad gimmick. I felt I should get my money back.
05/20/08
Disappointing Galleries in New Hamilton Wing
by HelenKrantz at Citysearch
On Sunday I went to the new Hamilton Wing. It is disappointing. The place is just confusing. And what's with the angled walls? This is supposed to be a place where art is displayed respectfully. I felt like I was in a theme park of some sort. I won't be going there again!
- Pros: parking, access
- Cons: Badly designed galleries in Hamilton Wing
09/01/07
Lame Architecture and Mediocre Exhibitions
by rochazook at Citysearch
I came mainsly to see the "cutting edge" architecture. Of the three buildings, two are poor, and the new one, Hamilton Wing is downright ugly. and that one is already falling apart inside - looks like it is made of white cardboard. The Indian art is interesting, The contemporary art in the new building is as pretentious as the architecture. This is what happents when a museum tries to hard to impress - when they fail, they fail spectacularly. - My advice, - come to Denver for the skiing, but go to New York or Chicago for art and architecture.
The Details on Denver Art Museum
Save Money:
Members enjoy free admission, special discounts, friend passes and more. To join, stop by the membership desk in the lobby.
The Extras:
The extension includes permanent gallery space, special exhibition venues, a theater, restaurant and rooftop sculpture garden with mountain views.
When to Go:
Admission to the museum (except for special exhibitions) is free to Colorado residents every Saturday.
Know Before You Go:
Special exhibitions change throughout the year and may require separate admission.
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