Denver Art Museum
Art museum · Civic Center
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
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Highlights
Vast collection spans centuries & cultures; striking architecture
Vast collection spans centuries & cultures; striking architecture
"A major art institution with an extensive collection spanning many periods and styles, offering free admission for children and deep cultural offerings for visitors." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Denver is known for its proximity to the Rocky Mountains, making it a great spot for outdoor activities and city exploration."
"Serious art lovers, this one’s for you. The city’s biggest art museum is a bustling hub at the center of the Golden Triangle Creative District known for both its vast permanent collection and its blockbuster temporary exhibitions. Before you even step foot inside, you can admire the show-stopping architecture: a fortress-like building designed by Gio Ponti in 1971 and a newer building by Daniel Libeskind that evokes the jagged shapes of the Rocky Mountains. Inside, both art experts and novices can find things to love. An extensive collection of Native American Art is one of the best in the world; Claude Monet’s Waterloo Bridge, Sunlight Effect stops people in their tracks; and kids will enjoy hunting down the family-friendly activity centers scattered throughout the building. Grab a map at the entrance and don’t forget to check out the first floor gift shop for a treasure trove of glimmering vases and artsy gifts." - Megan Barber, Nicholas DeRenzo
"One of the city’s major cultural institutions, this museum is recommended as a top stop for art lovers and a strong place to begin exploring the region’s museums and galleries." - Adam Lapetina Adam Lapetina Adam Lapetina is a Chicago-based writer, editor, and content strategist who works in the travel, food and drink, and lifestyle spaces. His work has appeared in HuffPost, MSN, Yahoo, Travel + Leisure, and Thrillist. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The DAM has exhibits showcasing everything from Spanish Colonial art to American Indian art, Asian and African works, and highlights from contemporary artists. As a bonus, your ticket to the DAM includes admission to the Clyfford Still Museum on the same campus, an engaging — and thorough — collection of the late painter’s most intriguing work." - MATADOR_NETWORK
