description Denver Art Museum Overview
The Denver Art Museum is a Colorado art museum founded in 1893, holding more than 70,000 works across its collections. It is particularly noted for its Indigenous arts of North America collection, among the most comprehensive of any U.S. museum. The museum campus includes the Hamilton Building, designed by Daniel Libeskind and opened in 2006, and the North Building, designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti and completed in 1971.
The Ponti-designed building underwent a major renovation and reopened in 2021.
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Which Denver Art Museum building was designed by Daniel Libeskind?
Libeskind designed the angular Frederic C. Hamilton Building, which opened in 2006. It is distinct from the tower now called the Martin Building, designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti.
Where can I see Indigenous art at the Denver Art Museum?
The museum has a dedicated Indigenous Arts of North America collection with historical and contemporary work from across the continent. The collection dates to 1925, making it one of the museum's longest-established curatorial areas.
Is admission to the Denver Art Museum free for children?
General admission is free for visitors age 18 and younger. Special ticketed exhibitions may have separate rules, so families should check the exhibition listing before visiting.
Can I visit the Clyfford Still Museum on the same trip?
Yes. The Clyfford Still Museum sits next to the Denver Art Museum campus in the Golden Triangle Creative District, making the two practical to visit on the same day.
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