The Denver Art Museum (DAM) will admit the one millionth kid for free this Fall, thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program, presented by Bellco Credit Union. Launched in 2015, Free for Kids provides FREE general admission for all visitors ages 18 and under, including youth groups, summer camps, school groups, and family visits, as well as $5 admission to all special ticketed exhibitions.
To celebrate, the DAM invites Colorado kids to enjoy an array of youth-centered activities and programs like chalk art and face painting at the museum from October 17 through October 20, 2024.
“We are thrilled to have shared global collections and creativity with more than one million youth visitors since launching Free for Kids at the Denver Art Museum,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the DAM. “With generous continued support from Bellco Credit Union, the Denver Art Museum continues to lower the barriers to museum access and welcome all young people — from preschoolers to teenagers — to explore world cultures and their own creativity at the museum. Finding ways to support our community’s young people is crucial: Studies show time and again that access to museums and art education experience during childhood build greater quality of life and academic achievement, and a greater sense of empathy and cultural understanding.”
Know before you go
- The most up-to-date information on planning a visit to the Denver Art Museum can be found online under the Plan Your Visit tab. Use this page to find details on ticket pricing, public transit options, and access information.
- General admission is always free for museum members.
- Youth aged 18 and under, regardless of residency, receive free general admission everyday thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program.
- Free for Kids also underwrites free admission for school and youth group visits.
- Free for Kids includes access to artmaking activities in the museum’s Dream Studio and other in-gallery creative opportunities.
- Free for Kids includes access to the museum’s new and renovated collection galleries in the Martin Building, featuring:
- Indigenous arts of North America
- Latin American art, arts of the ancient Americas
- arts of Asia
- photography
- textile arts and fashion
- western American art
- Galleries in the Hamilton Building will be accessible with Free for Kids and feature:
- arts of Africa
- arts of Oceania
- modern and contemporary art
- Exhibitions on view this fall included with Free for Kids are
- Bellco members receive general admission to the DAM on the second full weekend of each month.
About Bellco Credit Union
Bellco is one of Colorado’s largest financial institutions, with more than $8.5 billion in assets and 29 branches in Colorado. Founded in 1936, Bellco offers a full range of financial products and services including home equity loans, auto loans and checking accounts. Named a top Colorado credit union by Kiplinger’s and ColoradoBiz, Bellco has 368,000 members. Bellco is federally insured by NCUA and is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender.
Connect with Bellco on Facebook and Instagram.
About the Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. Its mission is to enrich lives by sparking creative thinking and expression. Its holdings reflect the city and region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about cultures from around the world. Metro residents support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), a unique funding source serving hundreds of metro Denver arts, culture and scientific organizations.
For museum information, visit the websiteor call 720-865-5000. Connect with the Denver Art Museum on Facebook and Instagram.
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