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Denver Art Museum

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: (720) 865-5000
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Hours:
Tue-Thur 10am-5pm, Friday 10am-10pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm

Editorial Review for Denver Art Museum – by Diana Murphy

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.

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Members enjoy free admission, special discounts, friend passes and more. To join, stop by the membership desk in the lobby.

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.

The Extras

The extension includes permanent gallery space, special exhibition venues, a theater, restaurant and rooftop sculpture garden with mountain views.

User Reviews for Denver Art Museum

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

09/01/2007 Posted by rochazook

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.

1 Star Rating: Not Recommended

07/27/2007 Posted by salardo

I went to the new Libeskind Wing last weekend. It looks like a toolshed, feels like being in an underground gas station and doesn't seem to be able to accomodate artwork in a convincing way. No-one will convince me that this is challenging new architecture. This building is one big embarrassing mistake. I'm sorry I wasted my time visiting this so-called icon, but I'm glad it wasn't built in my town.

Cons: Architecture is just plain ugly.

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Editor's Review

Denver's premier cultural attraction showcases world-class art in a building that's a work of art in itself.  See the full editorial review.

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Members enjoy free admission, special discounts, friend passes and more. To join, stop by the membership desk in the lobby.

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Visual Arts Location Information

Food

  • Full-service cafe

Audio Tour

  • Yes

Parking

  • Pay lot

Venue Type

  • Museum

Hours

  • Tue-Thur 10am-5pm
  • Friday 10am-10pm
  • Sat 10am-5pm
  • Sun 12pm-5pm

Pieces

  • More than 40,000

Payment Types

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express

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