Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is an art museum in Civic Center, Denver, holding over 70,000 artworks from Africa, Asia, Europe, and Oceania across twelve permanent collections. The modernist building from the 1970s stands beside a newer extension, forming a widely visible complex.

The museum opened in 1893 and moved through different buildings before Italian architect Gio Ponti designed the modernist main structure in the 1970s. That expansion marked his first completed building in North America.

The collection of Native American works includes textiles, pottery, and ceremonial objects from different tribes spanning several centuries. Visitors encounter both traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interpretations by indigenous artists.

The museum opens daily at 10 in the morning and offers coat check and wayfinding assistance across its different building sections. On Fridays, the venue stays open later, allowing evening exploration.

The institution received the Silver Anvil Award in both 2013 and 2014 for programs that connect art with the local community. These recognitions honored initiatives that reach beyond typical museum work.

Location: Denver

Location: Denver County

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1893

Architects: Gio Ponti

Official opening: 1893

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Address: 100 W 14TH AVE PKWY

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00-17:00; Friday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +17209130100

Email: cheinrich@denverartmuseum.org

Website: https://denverartmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 39.73719,-104.98935

Latest update: December 14, 2025 21:20