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Museum · Denver, Colorado
Denver Art Museum
Art museum in downtown Denver, with Daniel Libeskind’s angular building and Gio Ponti’s tower, and a large collection of Native American art.
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About Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum occupies two striking buildings in Civic Center Park. The Martin Building, from 1971, is a gray-facade tower designed by the Italian Gio Ponti; the Hamilton Building, from 2006, is by Daniel Libeskind, with sharp titanium-clad volumes inspired by the peaks of the Rocky Mountains.
The collection is one of the largest in the American West. The museum was among the first in the country to present Native American art as art rather than solely as ethnography, and it has an important collection of works by Native peoples. There are also galleries of Western American art, pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial art, European, Asian, and contemporary art.
Temporary exhibitions are housed in the Hamilton Building, and family areas offer hands-on activities.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
Two to four hours.
Best time
In the morning on weekdays, when the galleries tend to be quieter. Pairs well with cold or rainy days.
How to get there
On foot, in Civic Center Park, next to the public library and near the state capitol.
Tip
Start at the Martin Building, with Native American and Western art, and leave the Hamilton Building for the temporary exhibitions.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Denver Art Museum
Who designed the Denver Art Museum?
The Hamilton Building is by Daniel Libeskind, and the Martin Building is by Gio Ponti.
What is the museum best known for in its collection?
The American Indian art collection, one of the earliest in the country, and the galleries of Western American art.
How long does the museum visit take?
Two to four hours, depending on the exhibitions.