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Denver Art Museum

A sight in Golden Triangle, Denver, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.

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Denver Art Museum in Golden Triangle, Denver
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Why go

Strong Western American and Indigenous art collections in a jagged titanium-clad Libeskind building.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Denver, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Civic Center Park and The Brown Palace Hotel.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Golden Triangle
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Weekday morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Denver. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Civic Center Park

    Park between the State Capitol and the City and County Building, which is lit in color for the holidays.

    Sight · Downtown Denver & 16th Street · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    The Brown Palace Hotel

    Denver's grand 1892 hotel, built around an eight-story atrium lobby, a few blocks from both viewing areas.

    Stay · Downtown Denver & 16th Street · 0.5 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Ship Tavern

    Wood-paneled bar inside the Brown Palace, pouring drinks since the end of Prohibition in 1934.

    Drinks · Downtown Denver & 16th Street · 0.5 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Sam's No. 3

    Diner institution since 1927, known for big breakfasts and green chile.

    Food · 0.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Guard and Grace

    Troy Guard's high-ceilinged downtown steakhouse at 1801 California Street, a short walk from 16th Street.

    Food · Downtown Denver & 16th Street · 0.7 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Downtown Denver New Year's Eve Fireworks

    Free fireworks launched from downtown rooftops at 9 p.m. and midnight, best seen along 16th Street.

    Activity · Downtown Denver & 16th Street · 0.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Denver Art Museum is a stop on our Colorado Rockies route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Denver

2 more curated sights in Denver. See the full Denver guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Denver run from 44°F in December to 92°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Denver Art Museum itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Denver from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Denver weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA
Coordinates
39.73719, -104.98935
Destination
Denver, Colorado
Website
denverartmuseum.org

Denver Art Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Denver Art Museum?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Denver Art Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Denver Art Museum?

Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Book timed tickets online on weekends.

Where is Denver Art Museum?

Denver Art Museum is at 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204, USA, in Golden Triangle. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Denver Art Museum?

Denver Art Museum appears on Colorado Rockies, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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