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Denver Art Museum
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Category: Museums
Neighborhoods: Southwest, Golden Triangle100 W 14th Ave Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 865-5000
- Hours:
Tue-Thu. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
60 reviews for Denver Art Museum
This museum is awesome. It's modern meets native art. Like when Harry met Sally, this place just clicks. Fox Games is probably my favorite part of the whole museum. Located on floor 3, Fox Games depicts red and gray foxes on a red background. It's a unique installation sculpture. I had difficulty with one exhibit, due to the graphic depiction of heroin addicts. I actually teared up, and the images still plague me. I lost a loved one in that fashion. If that was the artist's interpretation, I guess he nailed it. Other than that, the museum had some cool art pieces. My favorite one is a half man, half walrus head. I also really liked the totem poles. Minus one star for the demon baby sculpture on the fourth floor. Get real, that's creepy!
I also really liked the NOVO coffee they sell. Their scones were pretty muffiny. Not really the biggest fan of eating starchy doughy muffiny scones. So, I'd pass on the scones if I were you. We got the coffee on the second floor, after watching a guy put together an angled fence on video. We wrote our thoughts in the little book provided. I wrote something along the lines of:
"Dear K,
How do you type with boxing gloves on?
-B"
If you have ever seen homestar, perhaps you will get our brand of humor. However, that book was filled with random doodles and thoughts from people, who said that their own feces were more artistic than a man building an angled fence. What do they know? Chain-saws are art man. I really love art, and I found myself bugging Kev constantly with, "Look at that," or "that's sick!" Sick meaning cool in this case. But in the creepy baby case, not cool. Not sick. Barf.
Beauty must be in the eye of the beholder because I just don't understand some works of Art -- or their Artists.
We took my in-laws, who were visiting from the East Coast, to the Denver Art Museum over the weekend. My mother-in-law is a big fan of Art and Culture and my husband and I had not yet experienced the Denver Art Museum, so we figured this was an opportunity for us to check it out.
We first explored the "Oceanic" Exhibit which was something my husband wanted to see. He was disappointed. I think we both thought it would be Ocean Inspired Art, but it was only a tiny selection of mainly New Guinea wood carvings and sculpture and we didn't quite see the connection. I think we were expecting works based on nature or maybe the ocean's habitat - not so.
There were several instances when my husband and I just looked and each other and went "What?" because we just didn't get it. I mean, there is some really ugly stuff on display. I wondered out loud how some of these works could actually be considered Art? I mean, does an Art Critic just declares some piece of crap is a great work of Art and it gets to be displayed in a museum?? My husband actually laughed at the "Modern Art" exhibit - a display of chairs. Though a few were cool and maybe even interesting, I don't know that all of them should have been considered Art. A few were artistic in design, but some just looked like plain old chairs you'd have in your living room and a couple looked straight out of IKEA.
On floor 3, there was an exhibit called "Fox Games," which reminded me a bit of Alice in Wonderland. The Fox sculptures were life-like and amused me with their playful poses and expressions. I just wasn't sure what the point of the red backdrop and various tables was...I suppose it was meant to make it more interesting and "artistic" to viewers, but in my opinion the fox sculptures would still have been an interesting collection minus all the added fluff - though the grey foxes on the red background certainly "popped."
The only area I actually liked and could appreciate was the Asian Art exhibit on the 5th floor. Here they have all types of beautiful and historic pieces from Japan, China, Korea, Thailand, and India. From wood carvings, to Sandstone Buddha sculptures, watercolors to scroll work, glassware to paintings and pottery, I found the Asian Art exhibit asthetically pleasing and awe inspiring. I stood admiring and wondering how one created such beautiful detail in some of the tiniest pieces - the snuff bottles, little jewel boxes and such. It impressed me how well many of these ancient works of art have held up through the years and I wondered about the time & how they created such beauty with the rudimentary tools available back then.
However, unless the Denver Art Museum gets some major exhibits like Cezanne or the works of Picasso, I doubt we will be back. As I said to my husband when he kept quizzically looking at me after eyeing some of the works on display, "Art is subjective."
Wow. I am actually kind of shocked and speechless to see the high ratings of this place....Why? Because Bailey and I were just bored here and were sad for all of the art that had a thick layer of dust all over it....
We went here on one of their free admission days and we were glad we didn't have to pay to get in. It is a pretty big musuem, and each floor has its own theme, but the art they have here, well, just didn't do it for us. Maybe we were spoiled coming from LA where they have huge massive newly renovated museums, but this place didn't even seem to be taking care of any of their permanent exhibits!!! There was dust and dirt everywhere to the extent that Bailey and I found ourselves trying to find the pieces of art with the most dust on it rather than taking in the exhibits themselves.....
Maybe the rotating and new exhibits are the things to see here, since that's what it seems like from the reviews, but I just don't understand such a high review of this place. The one thing it does have going for itself is that it is extremely kid friendly. There were TONS of kids here and a whole floor practically filled with things for them to do, which if I were a parent I would love, but since I am not, and since Bailey and I honestly just wanted to take in some Denvernian culture, we just a little let down.....
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The new wing of the DAM is a great place to go if you're really into sculpture, contemporary art and multimedia installations. The art really doesn't lend itself for deep observations from a bench. I walked around the new wing at a pretty fast clip because I didn't care to discern the meaning of most of the art if they are meant to have some besides the visceral impressions that I had. For example: hanging red ties, gray wolves contrasting against a red background, interactive dancing lights, blue lights along the stairwell and the exploding metal man. After a while, reading the small placards next to each piece for the art's story and meaning made my eyes tired. Unfortunately, I visited the DAM in the evening so the older wing and cafe were closed off. Again, I pretty much missed half of the museum so my 3 stars are for the new wing.
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A lot of nice work to see. Some are authorized for photography and some not. I didn't take any photo in any case. If you happen to visit Denver I highly recommend a visit to this place.
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So, we checked out the DAM on Free Day this past month, and for being free it was a pretty good time.
This place is HUGE! You cannot see it all in a day. And, if you make a wrong turn, you will end up stuck in American Indian Art hell (sorry guys, just not my thing). But, I swear every room we went into, on multiple floors was American Indian Art. Next time, we will definitely have a better strategy, using the museum map.
There was a pretty cool contemporary chair exhibit. Just a bunch of really cool chairs. That was pretty awesome.
On Free Day, prepare for the crowds! Wear your walkin shoes, cuz you will be takin the stairs after waiting 20min to take the elevator.
Parking is a challenge. There is like one lot that is reasonably priced. Otherwise, you are running out to your meter every hour and that is not fun, I can tell you from experience.
So, I will probably get talked into heading back here (probably by the broke ace friends for Free Day) but its not on my priority list. There may be some cool stuff in there, but the hassle almost isn't worth it :(
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As we wandered around, my museum buddy inquired as to why I was standing so askew. I hadn't realized it until then, but I had been countering my posture against the slanted walls. The new wing itself is DAM's biggest piece of art/sculpture; it was fascinating and dizzying. I loved the soaring angles, the disconcerting sight lines but not the feeling of vertigo when descending from the top floor.
This is a museum trying SO hard to be edgy (literally and figuratively). The design is interesting but not functional, the art hangs awkwardly along the severe slope. But you do have to admire its moxy.
It is a museum worth spending a few hours in although it is not drool-worthy. The collection has some shining stars. I loved the furniture-through-the ages display, Spanish colonial paintings (including one that was used as a holiday stamp a few years ago) and Latin American artifacts. And, because I'm a six year old at heart, the American West landscape collection that offered a hands-on opportunity to make our own buffaloes and cowboys postcards.
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"Is this bringing back memories," he whispered in her ear; "If I stare long enough, I think I'm having a flash back." With a grin and a faraway look, she replies, "I saw Janis, Iron Butterfly, Morrison, Bo Diddly, read Ken Kesey, turned on, tuned in, and dropped out. This is so cool." And behind them, two young high school boys said in unison, "WOW, you were there!" And yes, The Psychedelic Experience is such a cool exhibit. I especially liked the Psychedelic Side Trip as it looked just like my apartment of years ago and touched all senses including the smell of patchouli and the feel of ancient album covers as you flipped through them in an apple crate.
Besides the above exhibit, I can go really conservative and enjoy Remington's bronze of John Wayne and Russell's The Chase. I like the cultural art of Africa and being creeped out by the talking head in a suitcase, I laugh at Sandy Skoglund's Fox Games, and I am in love with Linda. Where else can you go and have all your senses awakened, including taste if you stop at Palettes or Novo? DAM, this is a great way to spend a day in Denver.
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A DAM good time! The Untitled Event last night, #20 (Trip), filled me with childlike wonder and glee, transporting my soul to a state of complete and total rapture and delight. The special show, The Psychedelic Experience, was awesome all on its own, but the added events of screen printing, poster creation, music, fashion shows and tons of cool cats mingling transcended the traditional museum experience.
I've been to the Art Museum here a handful of times and the Untitled Event was the best time I've had there so far. Normally, the crowd is a bit more subdued and academic in my opinion, last night was more of a party atmosphere! The staff is always courteous and helpful and are perhaps the real treasures of this cultural establishment.
The Hamilton building is a great additional to the original Art Museum. While the architecture is the opposite of feng shui and continues to leak years after it's completion, it certainly beats the Evil Battle Castle feel of the original building. The artwork housed inside is impressive and it is an excellent way to spend an afternoon or an evening. Art Museums can be an interesting make or break date - seeing someone's reaction to art is an clever way to peak into their soul.
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Have you been? GO!
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The Psychedelic Experience, wow, it is groovy, far-out and cool as can be. As you enter the main gallery space you are greeted with over life size pictures of the corner of Haight-Ashbury with Jerry and Janis and there is music in the air.
This is also a graphic designers heaven. Font manipulation, color theories tossed to the wind, and artists with superb rendering skills. The show is a chronological progression of posters for such acts as The Doors, Big Brother and the Holding Company, and of course, The Grateful Dead.
Among the artists is one of my favorite designers, Victor Moscoso who trained at Yale under Josef Albers. For those of you who are not artists or art historians - be impressed, very, very impressed. That is the thing, for the most part, these are trained artists who understood the history of art, illustration, and had the technical skills to create eye-popping and ultimately iconic images.
There is a side exhibition space "The Psychedelic Side Trip" where there are hands-on opportunities and a more multi-sensory experience. I swear I smelled patchouli. I wanted to move in. If you have ever seen The Dead, you will too.
Do shows such as this create controversy, yes. Do the lines between low and high art still exist, absolutely. But I'll bet there were people there today willing to shell out $15.00 who had never been in the DAM before. Not cheap but it is art after all. There is still an elite tone in museums and exhibits such as this at least open the door a bit.
Will this subject matter ever make it into history books, yes, I do believe it will. Graphic design has a long history and the influences of, and on, these posters are many. Are you ever going to see this material on an art history test? Yes, if you are my class you would. It would look something like this:
Skull and Roses/Grateful Dead, Oxford Circle, Avalon Ballroom, San Francisco
Alton Kelley & Stanley Mouse
1966
San Fransico poster art
Peace man. Extra credit.
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Outside:
It looks like I.M. Pei and Frank Gehry had a lovechild who grew up & had plastic surgery in Tijuana. I like it!
Inside:
The contemporary wing, modern wing, use of space were all interesting, but it's hard for me to get into so much Western traditional art.
Overall: best 2 hours I spent in Denver.
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As good as any art museum I've ever been to. A must-see. There is art from many time periods, from all over the world. You may want to plan on more than one day to cover entire museum.
Otherwise known as the Frederic C. Hamilton building, the Denver Art Museum is, as I see it, is Denver's stand alone iconic building. Daniel Libeskind [and his office] is an architect I admire. Studying architecture or just traveling the world, Libeskind's most recent buildings are very recognizable. Criss-crossing lines on the facade and large masses. The use of titanium as an overall skin gives the Denver Art Museum an elegance that stands up to a world renowned art museum. So, I admire art and love the building and I am so happy to be able to visit it in my home city.
Experiencing the building is a completely different story. The collections change within the building, so if you visit more than once, it will be somewhat of a different experience. The building itself, to me, is the art. So many large interior spaces that make you dizzy looking up at them.
Going on a free first Saturday, is not, by my advice, how to view this museum. Something about the quietness, large white walls and me investigating everything is such a better experience. Rather, being tagged by kids playing hide-and-go seek. I'd give the free Saturday 3 stars, but overall, 5 stars for my favorite building in Denver.
I'd recommend downloading the museum tour on your iPod and listening about the works - it's free as a podcast. I have not done it yet, but next time I go, I will.
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I am going to tell you the best part of this museum, the architecture. You should go inside, on the $0.01 Saturday and look at the architecture because it's amazing but the art... Maybe 5 good exhibits in the entire place. It's not fair that I rate the DAM though because I compare all museums to the Louvre.
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I like the new wing of the Museum, however, it would have been a better use of money to buy some new art. I've been a member for several years and have heard they need more space for all the art DAM owns. Where is it? Why are there so few nationally tour exhibits brought to Denver?
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This is such a great place to spend the afternoon when it's freezing cold outside! It's a really good deal - $13/adult for out of state residents, and they have a huge variety of art. They really make the most out of their space.... one minute you're looking at photography work about racism, then you walk around the corner and see sculpture, then you go through nearby doors and there is African textile art. Very cool.
The building is also beautiful and photograph worthy itself.
I was also happy to be introduced to Herbert Bayer, an Austrian artist who lived in CO (Aspen, I believe). Apparently he donated hundreds of pieces to the DAM and some of those pieces are in the basement level... remember to go there... i was down there for at least 20 minutes and no one else came down.. it's great stuff! :)
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Wow! I've been here many times before but was invited as a guest several weeks ago along with my other art teacher colleagues. They really treated us well and gave us some nice goodies as well as intimate, small-group tours of several exhibitions including the temporary Charles Russell exhibit (really good by the way, I'm generally not into western art but his work was quite interesting).
I love that they have lots of free programs and great hands-on, interactive exhibits for kids.
Definitely not my most favorite art museum in the world, but a good collection and a cultural gem for Denver.
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With a new addition to the old building, the DAM is a great place to spend looking at contemporary art from all over the world in a very nice atmosphere.
In addition to all the beautiful paintings and sculptures to look at, the DAM is made to be very interactive for grown ups as well as children. There are a lot of activities to make this trip to the DAM an enjoyable one for the entire family. There are movies, games and stations for kids to create their own art and learn more about it.
In fact, there was one part of the exhibition where you enter a dark room. On the floor you could see bubbles projected from a computer screen in the ceiling above. You have a short amount of time to "pop" the bubbles (by jumping on them on the floor, which somehow the computer recognized the movement and force of the jump) to create a work of art that would be projected in the wall-screen in front of the room. If you did not "pop" the bubbles fast enough, the art will disappear and you will have to start from the beginning... well, lets just say that the three grown-ups (one of them being me) shun the kid "popping" bubbles and we jumped in the action. The kid ran to his father almost in tears while we were jumping like crazy all around the room. I felt bad... but we had a good time! Sorry kid...
Anyway, back to the art, there is plenty to see and a great way to spend a day indoors when the weather is not cooperating. Highly recommend this place as a family trip. Colorado State residents and students receive a discount as well as senior citizen and children. Entrance is free fhe first Saturday of every month.
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this is a big & quiet museum with mind-altering interior space and eclectic array of works.
i liked the 6-7 level area but didn't absolutely love the lay out. it's a little easy to miss areas because of the semi-maze like sections. infact, it took some research to find out the other half of the museum even existed. it was a bit strange that we could not find signs anywhere and had to observe our paper maps to find the elusive bridge to the other half.
overall, the collection is quite impressive but not all too exciting. it left more of an impression in retrospect and i would love to return and view a few of the works again that stand out in my memory. if you want to kill an afternoon, find peace and quiet, or just let your eyes wander, this museum is highly recommended.
This place is amazing.
I was here for a conference and was totally surprised!
Not what I expected from Denver.
The architecture of the building itself is breath taking.
Once inside and able to see the exhibits I was in aw.
Equipped with a little coffee stand and all its worth a little walk around, even if you arent an art enthusiast.
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We hit the free day at the DAM and I already am looking forward to our next visit. We saw some really great exhibits - started out with the Ernest Blumenschein contemporary pieces - I found the landscapes especially cool. The Daniel Richter exhibit had some really great pieces, too, albeit some were extremely disturbing.
There was a lot of foot traffic as one would imagine on a free day, but everyone was really respectful of one another, so that was nice. The amount of security people lingering about was really refreshing, too. They were all really friendly and helpful.
The Bubbloo room was extremely cool. They project bubbles on the floor, and kids can step on the images and watch them "pop." Some of the adults got in on the action, too.
Tip: If you visit the DAM with a stroller, track down the freight elevator. It's enormous and the public can use it.
I think I need more caffeine. The art was much more impressive than this review, I promise. ;)
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This museum gives me mixed feelings. I love the outside of the building. I love the way I can ride down thirteenth and see it jutting out, looking so unusual and non-conforming. I like that Yvonne took pictures on the broom outside that looked like they were being swept away because to me that means this art is inspirational in a way.
However, the inside makes me feel a little queasy. It's something about the angle of the walls and the way the lighting falls I think. And there's so much dead space in there because of the weirdly angled walls. I think they should put an adult play area where you can slide down them or something. That would be more fun and I wouldn't get dizzy when looking around.
Other than that the art is mixed, too. Some is awesome, some is average, some is bad/gross, and others seem pointless. But, that's how most museums are, right? You'll never be blown away by all of the art in there, I suppose. But, we are always lucky to find pieces that we truly admire on occasion. And that's entirely possible here.
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Really cool museum. I enjoyed the travelling Louvre exhibits! I really walked away inspire not just for the art factor but from the history factor.
The architecture is awesome. This is a real plus for Denver. I enjoy walking into the museum and also walking around inside. It is new, clean, modern and carries a wide array of art. The art that reflects different cultures is fantastic. Sometimes the modern art makes me shake my head but that happens to me a lot anyways :)
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Besides the Denver Public Library, this is my home away from home. My heaven. My niche. My sanctuary. I go monthly. I had my first face to face with Caravaggio and Botticelli at the Denver Art Museum. This magical experience can never be duplicated and it was UNIVERSAL. OUT OF BODY. ETC...
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This museum complex is way too big to see in one visit. Sis and I walked for two hours solid and we saw only a small part. A great museum and a must see.
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The Denver Art Museum is worth a visit. The building in itself a interesting and thought provoking. I do not mind heights but the forth for balcony gave me a little vertigo.
The current temporary collections is certainly worth a trip. The Richter works are compelling. In fact they might even disturb some. Clyfford
was also a great view.
The other collections were very good and great for a visit , but not for
monthly visits.
I will happily return on my next visit to the Denver area.
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My review is going to be totally biased, because the MOMA in nyc is probably my favorite place on earth. Its mind blowing. Having said that, the DAM gets an A for effort, though I do think that an oceanic art exhibit directly next to a modern exhibit is a bit....disjointed. I like that there are several bold and perhaps controversial pieces here that will certainly push buttons.
Key takeaways:
- Free days rule (1st Saturday of every month, not that crowded)
- The architecture is cool (cooler on the inside)
- Its right next to some other galleries so you can knock out a bunch of exhibits in one day
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Hot DAM! There's some DAM fine art up in this joint!
Okay, the DAM joke has been beaten like a red-headed stepchild by now, so I'll just stop now. At least I'll try...
I've been to the DAM twice now, once before the Libeskind addition went up, and once since. Because I was an Art History major in college, I've been to most of the biggies, including The Louvre, two Guggenheims-- one in NY, one in Venice, The Uffizi, several MOMAs, and Philly's "Run up the Rocky Steps" Museum (which is where I went to college and spent untold hours gettin' my learnin' on). Needless to say, I know from museums. And while some may say a museum is only as good as the art within, I beg to differ.
There's some good art in the DAM. Some DAM good art! Oh wait... sorry, I promised.
Let's start over. You won't find many "wow, so THAT'S what the Mona Lisa looks like in real life!!!" type moments at the DAM. There just aren't that many world-famous pieces there. But that's okay! If you're like looking at art for art's sake, you'll do fine here.
That is, until you enter the Libeskind addition. Yes, it's striking. Yes, it's a local landmark. Yes, it's controversial (when construction first started, I had to do a double-take at the THING that appeared to be stretching across 13th street to rape the public library). But is it functional...?
Nope. Not as a museum, anyhow.
In designing the DAM, Daniel Libeskind has arguably created the most egotistical piece of art ever constructed. And really, that's all it is! Art. By deliberately designing walls skewed at such angles that they could never hold up another artist's work, Libeskind has basically flipped the rest of the art community the world's biggest, most expensive bird.
That's some DAM funny stuff, there.
Oh, and for the record? In real life, the Mona Lisa is really, really small.
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It's quirky. It's fun. It's free the first Saturday of every month. And the outside looks like Stalin's communist regime decided to make amends with Picasso's Cubists to create the strangest building I've seen in Denver.
Anything that makes drunk people on weekends exclaim, "What the f*ck is that?", is probably worth checking out on a weekday (yes, my ex-roommate did blurt that out loud one night). Great exhibitions and great place to get away and reach out to your artistic side.
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The museum PMed me thanking me for my review. I found out that they have a wonderful Friday night series (reminiscent of those at the De Young), from April to November. +1 star.
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As J's mom is a docent here, we got an extra special guided tour of the museum, which was incredible.
Not every US city comparable to Denver is lucky enough to have such an interesting collection in the art museum. Denver and its citizens care a lot about DAM, and it shows. The volunteers and curators in this museum know so much about the museum's collection and really complete the experience of visiting it.
Be sure not to miss the contemporary Native American and Western art, which is really interesting. We could get into a discussion about the way the art is displayed in the new wing with its extreme angles and colored walls, but we'll skip over that.
Suffice it to say that the admission price is completely reasonable for the cultural experience you'll get visiting DAM!
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I visited this museum in 5/04 and liked it very much. It was then undergoing a huge expansion and I look forward to returning someday, as the collection was very good even at that time.
I love you DAM or is it DAM I love you?
Either way it is sooo true!
I was lucky enough to have a cousin in from out of town. It was also lucky that she wanted to go to look at art!
YIPPEE!
I haven't been in a few months and boy I mean DAM had things changed! There were several new pieces in different collections. I won't give anything away, but it was DAM cool!
I love the interactive areas in the exhibits. My cousin loved the make your own postcard and you can actually buy a stamp and mail it right there in the exhibit. How freaking awesome is that?
Bring the kids because there are lots of little activities for them to do along the way. I say art bingo, ipods with music, and little cave like areas with video specific for kids. Of course I know about these things because the kid in me had to check it out.
I am so looking forward to the Clyfford Still Museum you can get a sneak peek at DAM. If you don't know who he is there's one more reason to check it out. If you do you know why I am excited!
Also I know they have free days for Colorado residents. It's the first Saturday of every month. So hurry up! Now you have no excuses---Go DAM you GO!
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This is one of my favorite museums. Seriously, I love museums. In my life I've been to forty or fifty (this doesn't include repeats in the least). Denver Art Museum takes the cake.
I love the new wing. It reminds me of a cross between a Jawa Sandcrawler and an Imperial Star Destroyer. This is attached to the older wing with its asymmetrical windows. There is no mistaking that these two buildings house creative and educational works of art and imagination.
I am in love with the interactivity of each exhibit. Both kid-friendly and adult-friendly. Inviting to both the art snob and the plebeian. Many chairs with end tables stacked with art books related to the exhibits on the surrounding walls.
One of the paintings uses a film of the artist discussing his painting to enrich the experience. Another lets people make postcards with ink stamps and colored markers. You can even buy postage stamps and post the mail there.
Tickets are $10 for locals and $0-$3 for kids dependant on their age. Definitely worth the money. You could spend all day getting lost and accidentally learning.
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Very interesting place. My boyfriend took me here a few years ago. I was really impressed with the architecture of the building. I found the exhibits to be very intriguing. There's a small coffee shop inside the museum.
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Check out the Untitled events on the last Friday of the month. The museum stays open until 10:00 pm, and they have several activities centered around a theme which forms the event's subtitle. Fun!
I like the various hands-on activities to be found for kids and adults alike.
There's a lot to see here.
Out of town visitors should hit the Western American Art collection in the Hamilton building.
Everyone should see the Hayagriva mandala in the Asian exhibit, one of very few Tibetan sand mandalas ever preserved for permanent viewing. Seeing it sort of makes my chest hurt, it's really amazing.
To highlight just a couple of other pieces: Summer, Giuseppe Arcimboldo; furniture by Gehry and the Eames; a Warhol...
AAA members, ask for your discount!
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DAM is great - a very unique Museum.
Cool things:
Reading rooms - with bug comfy chairs and lots of books - all over the Museum
Rooms for kids to entertain themselves while adults look at decorative art (boring).
Interesting interactives for temp shows that other museums - Inspiring Impressionism, has touch screen tables that allow you to zoom in on artwork in order to examine brush stroke work.
A FANTASTIC Museum restaurant....
A funky building for you architecture buffs - personally, I am not a big fan, its just not functional and too easy to get lost or confused.
TWO Museum Stores - new building and North Building
Decently priced parking garage
A GREAT COLLECTION!!
Cons:
The (in my opinion) nonfunctional "new" building
They could use a permanent collection AUDIO TOUR...
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I just can't in good faith give DAM a great review. It's too eclectic for it's own good. They have a ton of great art that rarely sees the light of day (such as the photo collection) and also have great occasional visiting collections but i just can't get into a museum that's got native american, western, traditional, photography and contemporary art.
They need to split all that stuff into different buildings and just do one thing-well...and I think the new Contemporary Art museum is a bit pretentious so I'd still love to see that one thing be contemporary art (or photography).
i like the new building although it seems like it's crazy tangents make for a lot of unutilized space.
They are awesome about kids though-lots of activities and very friendly. Tip-go for the student membership if you have any sort of student ID, it's a great deal.
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For such an oddly shaped place, I was expecting more. It's no Guggenheim. Even still, the size of the collections was pretty decent. I would have loved to see more in the way of sculptures. First Saturday's are FREE, probably the best time to hit this place up. Yeah, there will be more people... but if you don't like it you won't feel like you got gypped.
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