Looking for something to do on the weekend? Check out these art shows!
Denver Art Museum
Families are always welcome at the Denver Art Museum! There is something to offer all ages every day, and activities are free with general admission. Explore the Family FAQs, the Fun Things for Families to do brochure (PDF) in English or Spanish, and otherdene links to plan your visit.
STAR WARS™ and the Power of Costume opens November 13, 2016
'Take a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will closely examine the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in all seven films of the Star Wars series—from Princess Leia’s unforgettable bikini to Darth Vader’s imposing black armor.
When you arrive, don't forget to look for Seymour. He will show you the way to family friendly places and fun activities throughout the museum.
Kids and Families Programs
Fun activities that are free with general admission
Families are always welcome at the Denver Art Museum! There is something to offer all ages every day, and activities are free with general admission. Explore the Family FAQs, the Fun Things for Families to do brochure (PDF) in English or Spanish, and otherdene links to plan your visit.
STAR WARS™ and the Power of Costume opens November 13, 2016
'Take a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 60 original costumes. Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume will closely examine the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in all seven films of the Star Wars series—from Princess Leia’s unforgettable bikini to Darth Vader’s imposing black armor.
When you arrive, don't forget to look for Seymour. He will show you the way to family friendly places and fun activities throughout the museum.
Kids and Families Programs
Fun activities that are free with general admission
Denver Natural History Museum
A pair of ancient wooden boxes contains a treasure trove of information. Two women, wrapped in linen and enclosed in painted coffins, hold the secrets of 3,000 years. Who were they? How did they live? How did they die? Finally their mysteries are revealed through the magic of modern technology.
Museum scientists collaborated with doctors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center to take a look inside these two mummies using X rays and CT scans. Find out what lies beneath their linen wrappings and discover the ancient practices that have preserved these human remains through the centuries.
Tomb artifacts, animal mummies, a model of an Egyptian temple, and model replicas of one of the women's skulls round out the exhibition.
Museum scientists collaborated with doctors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center to take a look inside these two mummies using X rays and CT scans. Find out what lies beneath their linen wrappings and discover the ancient practices that have preserved these human remains through the centuries.
Tomb artifacts, animal mummies, a model of an Egyptian temple, and model replicas of one of the women's skulls round out the exhibition.
Fort Collins Museum of Art
Frida Kahlo
The Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray exhibit is a collection of fifty photographic portraits taken of Frida Kahlo. The photographs bring to light Kahlo’s deep interest in her Mexican heritage, her life and the people significant to her with whom she shared a close friendship. Correspondence between the photographer, Nickolas Muray and her are also included in framed reproduction.
The Masks Event
Masks is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the creativity of Northern Colorado. Annually, about 200 local artists, students and other community members turn ceramic masks into works of art. These creations are displayed in a month-long exhibit and silent auction held at the museum in the spring.
In addition, signature pieces are used in a live auction at the event’s gala. The silent auction of the masks at the museum closes during the First Friday Gallery Walk held in May. Masks is truly a community event in the sense that local artists create the art, the area business and individuals support the artists, and through this interaction the community supports the museum.
Frida Kahlo
The Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray exhibit is a collection of fifty photographic portraits taken of Frida Kahlo. The photographs bring to light Kahlo’s deep interest in her Mexican heritage, her life and the people significant to her with whom she shared a close friendship. Correspondence between the photographer, Nickolas Muray and her are also included in framed reproduction.
The Masks Event
Masks is an opportunity to celebrate and promote the creativity of Northern Colorado. Annually, about 200 local artists, students and other community members turn ceramic masks into works of art. These creations are displayed in a month-long exhibit and silent auction held at the museum in the spring.
In addition, signature pieces are used in a live auction at the event’s gala. The silent auction of the masks at the museum closes during the First Friday Gallery Walk held in May. Masks is truly a community event in the sense that local artists create the art, the area business and individuals support the artists, and through this interaction the community supports the museum.
I take my first graders on a field trip, every spring, to the Masks exhibit, they love seeing the creative masks!
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens never disappoint with their art exhibits every year! This year the Gardens welcomes Stories in Sculpture, an exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, featuring selections from their collection. Artists represented in the exhibition include Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Noguchi, George Segal, Saul Baizerman, Deborah Butterfield, Barry Flanagan and Judith Shea. Sculptures are placed throughout the Gardens as complements to the living museum's natural settings. The majority of the 20th century sculptures are figurative, while others portray abstract compositions.
The exhibit ends October 2, 2016.
The Denver Botanic Gardens never disappoint with their art exhibits every year! This year the Gardens welcomes Stories in Sculpture, an exhibition organized by the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, featuring selections from their collection. Artists represented in the exhibition include Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Noguchi, George Segal, Saul Baizerman, Deborah Butterfield, Barry Flanagan and Judith Shea. Sculptures are placed throughout the Gardens as complements to the living museum's natural settings. The majority of the 20th century sculptures are figurative, while others portray abstract compositions.
The exhibit ends October 2, 2016.