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By Nina Davidson, About.com

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The Denver Art Museum is known as DAM for short.

Photo (c) 2006 Nina Davidson licensed to About.com, Inc.

About the Art Museum:

The Denver Art Museum opened its sleek new wing, the Hamilton Building, in October 2006. The spare, modern space contrasts with the medieval fortress of the old museum, now referred to as the North Building. The two buildings are connected by a bridge over 13th Ave.

The North Building houses the museum's collection of pre-Impressionist art, while the Hamilton Building houses Impressionist art through modern art. World-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind designed the Hamilton Building.

Hours and Admission:

Hours:
Tues. & Thurs. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Mon.

Admission:
Colorado Residents: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8, Youth $3
Out-of-State Residents: Adults $13, Seniors/Students $10, Youth $5
Admission for children under 5 is free for residents and non-residents alike.
Admission is free for Colorado residents of all ages every Saturday.

Directions and Address:

Directions:
The Denver Art Museum is on 13th Ave. between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver. The designated parking garage charges an $8 maximum rate, but surface parking lots nearby charge half that price.

Address: Denver Art Museum
100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
720-865-5000

Don't Miss It:

  • The sculpture deck on the third level of the Hamilton Building showcases a postcard-perfect view of downtown Denver.
  • The African Art exhibit on the fourth level of the Hamilton Building features such high-tech flourishes as a rotating mask and multimedia nook for kids.
  • Palettes Restaurant on the first level of the North Building offers fine dining in an artistic atmosphere.

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