Bringa piece of the museum home with you! Stop by the Shop during regular museum hours or shop online now to find unique art-inspired products, including jewelry, home goods, books, art activities, and many other delightfully creative gifts.
Membership unlocks access to more than ever before! As a member you'll enjoy daily free general admission, discounts at the Shop and on ticketed exhibitions, guest passes to share with family and friends, a subscription to our bimonthly member magazine, and so much more.
Become a member today and know that your support helps your Denver Art Museum preserve and share our collection for all to enjoy. And if you're a current member, login to your account today and join us for an exclusive members-only event.
All visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum every day, thanks to the Free for Kids program presented by Bellco Credit Union. Explore our online calendar and our family programs to help map out your fun on your next visit.
The Ponti, located in the Sie Welcome Center of the Martin Building, combines art with dining to present a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu. Come for lunch on weekdays, brunch on the weekends, and dinner on Tuesday and Friday nights. A museum ticket is not required to dine at The Ponti. Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, new additions to the menu, and more.
Find plenty of tips to enjoy the Van Gogh Museum from home. There is something for everyone: explore the artworks in the online collection, watch the 4K virtual tours on YouTube, get creative or dive into compelling stories about Vincent van Gogh.
Vincent van Gogh was not only a great painter, he was also a great writer. He wrote many letters to his brother Theo. Read a selection of his best letters, browse popular quotes and share your favourite.
Not the same, but I got to go to a press preview when the MoMA reopened a few years ago after renovations and it was quite an experience to wander those familiar galleries pretty much by myself. I stood in front of Starry Night and One: Number 31, 1950 for a really long time that morning.
In the spirit of making this factual and constructive, I'll add that this reminds me of two experiences I've had at the Art Institute in Chicago. One was during the opening of the modern wing at the AI where I won tickets to see Andrew Bird perform a solo show in the atrium with about 50 of us sitting on the ground around his feet (and pedals and loop machines), and we also got to roam the modern wing more or less by ourselves for hours. The other was also a concert, this one Pitchfork's Midwinter Fest back in 2019. It was an odd little music festival where musicians performed little pop up shows among the exhibits, and then there were additional ticketed concerts happening throughout the evening. Several exhibits were cordoned off, and I don't know if someone removed a barrier or if I missed something saying it was closed, but I found myself suddenly deep in a maze of Medieval and Renaissance art and no one was around, including security. I came across a piece that actually literally took my breath away and sat on a bench looking at it for close to a half hour before a roaming guard told me I wasn't supposed to be back there. I'll forever cherish that night.
I hate being the cynic in these nice stories, but if my Museum is any indication, the whole idea of knowing exactly who the 10,000,000th visitor is....is ludicrous. Doesn't matter if you are using the best visitor tracking system in the world, it's impossible to get that granular with your data. I can almost guarantee they were looking at the people coming in that day, had the cameras ready, had the politicians and executives in place and picked the person they wanted right at the time when everyone was available. Still amazing that they got so many people in such a short time - that kind of achievement should not be given short shrift.
One of my favorite art experiences happened at the MoMA right after renovation. Tired from a long visit to the museum, I sat on a bench in front of Max Beckmann's Departure. The imagery in the left two panels seemed clear enough: a fish-based dungeon on the left and an Obi-Wan Kenobi Jesus in the middle. But the right panel mystified me. As I looked at it longer, I fell into a sort of sleep, and the meaning came to me in a dream. It is the figure in the foreground's birthday. They arrive home with a birthday cake, only to find that their friend -- the figure in white holding the lamp -- has accidentally killed the figure in yellow. They need to sneak the body past the security guard (the background figure in blue). At first, foreground guy tries to hide the body in the birthday cake box, but discovers that it won't fit, so the figure in white decides to tie the victim onto their body with bed sheets. Both people then walk out of the building, with the foreground guy banging on the birthday cake box to distract the guard. The painting, of course, depicts the moment of maximum tension. Will they be able to successfully sneak past the guard? Should they be able to?
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Planetarium shows typically run several times each day (separate timed tickets are required for each viewing). The runtime for each show is around 23 minutes. Check printed daily schedule at the Creation Museum for showtimes or see our online calendar under the listing of regularly scheduled programs. All shows start promptly, so it is helpful to line up 15 minutes early.
Visit stars, nebulae, galaxies, superclusters, and more as you tour the known universe. This planetarium show will give you a better understanding of the immensity of the universe and the power of the One who created it. Do you like what you see? Pick up a copy of the DVD when you visit the museum.
Astronomer Dr. Danny Faulkner has produced an intriguing planetarium show called Aliens: Fact or Fiction? Travel the universe looking for answers, and meet some new friends who have lots of questions: Are we alone in the universe? Does life exist on other planets? Did your neighbor really see a UFO? Are there answers in the Bible?
Have you ever looked up at a clear night sky, marveled at all the stars, and wondered which ones you were seeing? Would you like to view the rings of Saturn, the moons of Jupiter, or a galaxy or nebula?
Free admission is available to everyone every Thursday night, 5 pm - 8 pm. We encourage you to book tickets in advance due to ticket availability. The only requirement is that you bring a child with you!
Funding courtesy of Laura and John Arnold, The Wortham Foundation, Inc., Kathrine G. McGovern/John P. McGovern Foundation, Houston Pi Beta Phi Foundation, The Junior League of Houston, Inc. and Halliburton.
Active military personnel and their families receive $2 off general admission for up to six people. Discount may not be combined with any other offers. Active military member must be present in order to receive discount at box office.
Members of the ASTC Passport Program are eligible for free general admission to museums located more than 90 miles from their affiliated museum. Members may receive free admission for the number of people designated by their corresponding membership level. You will need to present your membership card at the box office to gain admission.
Members of NARM Association are eligible for free general admission to affiliated museum. Members may receive free admission for the number of people designated by their corresponding membership level. You will need to present your membership card at the box office to gain admission.
Admission is free for Bank of America cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. Offer only valid for the cardholder. You will need to present your Band of America card at the box office to gain admission.
Atencin a todos los hablantes de espaol! Preprate para Noches en Espaol" en el Museo en donde puedes explorar los misterios de los agujeros negros en el Planetario Gates, mirar asombrosos documentales en la pantalla gigante del Teatro Infinity y conocer los secretos de las antiguas momias egipcias en un recorrido autoguiado. Y no solo eso, tambin tendremos anfitriones, guas de orientacin y presentaciones especiales para mostrar objetos fascinantes de nuestras colecciones, todo disponible en espaol! Rene a tus amigos y familiares para una noche de descubrimiento y diversin en un entorno inmersivo en espaol que no querrs perderte.
Can't make it to the Museum during the day? Come for an evening visit during Friday Evening Hours! The Museum is open until 9 p.m. and admission prices remain the same. As always, admission is free for our members. We look forward to kicking off the weekend with you.
Are you looking for an ANTITODE to a boring night? Do you KILL IT at answering questions about the history and uses of poison? Are you ready to learn SPELLBINDING facts about toxic plants and animals? If so, this trivia night is for you!
Summer Day Camps get brains and bodies moving! Learn and play as we experiment, create, build, ask questions, and develop a knowledge of and passion for science. Our camps are led by experienced educators offering the best opportunity for fun and learning.
For full day camps, children must be at least 5 years of age on or before their first day of camp.
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