Denver Attractions - Denver Art Museum


by James C - Date: 2006-12-02 - Word Count: 272 Share This!

Denver is a city that is rich in culture. That culture is further enriched by one of the cities best attractions, the Denver Art museum. If you love art, you should read on and find out what there is to see and do at this museum.

The Denver Art Museum was founded in 1893 in a seven story building. Work recently began on a unique edition designed by architect Daniel Libeskind which will double the size of the current museum. It will also give the city a new very unique structure to appreciate. Work on the addition should be finished late in 2006. The museum hosts a large variety of collections including an extensive collection of western and regional works. Examples of work in that collection include Charles Russell's " In the enemy's country", Frederick Remington's "The Cheyenne" and several works from Georgia O'Keefe. In addition to the western and regional art the museum also has a large collection of Indian art, African art, Asian art, European art and Spanish art among others. The museum has something for you no matter which type of art you are most interested in.

If you have decided to visit the museum you can find it at 100 W 14th Avenue Parkway in Denver. Hours are from 10 to 5 on Tuesday and Thursday, 10 to 10 on Wednesday and Friday and 9 to 5 on Saturday and Sunday. It is closed on Mondays. Tickets are $3 , $8 and $10 for kids, seniors and adults who live in Colorado but are slightly hire for out of state residents. For more information you can call the information line at 303-640-4433.


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