Group Visits

The museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection includes a wide variety of approaches to artmaking from 1900 to today. On this tour, explore thematic groupings of artworks that showcase visual connections and common interests. Concerns with race and identity, representations of the body, the relationship between humanity and the natural world, myths regarding the so-called American dream, and daring approaches to abstraction and figuration course through the galleries.

Discover a different side of Oceanic history through the work of Niki Hastings-McFall, an artist of Sāmoan and Pākehā (white) descent, whose monumental sculpture in Islands Beyond Blue: Niki Hastings-McFall and Treasures from the Oceania Collection addresses the history of nuclear testing and exploitation in the Pacific islands. This contemporary installation shares space with treasures from our Arts of Oceania collection that speak to the creativity and perseverance of Pacific peoples. Highlights delicate shell and feather lei from Hawai'i, an intricately woven dress mat, and a carved Māori canoe prow with inlaid abalone.

On this tour, explore thousands of years of innovation and creativity by the diverse peoples of the African continent. This newly reinstalled gallery emphasizes the diversity and continued relevance of African art, with works spanning from Ancient Egypt to the modern day. Highlights include a display of hair picks from across the continent, West African ancestor masks, and a monumental sculptural hanging by celebrating contemporary artist El Anatsui.

Explore the world’s largest continent through our Asian art collection, where you’ll find works from across thousands of years and dozens of cultures. In your journey, understand how the flow of people, beliefs, and techniques across changing boarders gives way to a rich array of diverse but interconnected artworks.

Design is all around us and impacts our daily lives. On this tour, consider how design connects to your daily life through a series of thematic installations that illustrate the abundance and versatility of approaches to design.

The European art collection from the 14th-18th centuries creates a rich historical journey through painting, decorative arts, and fashion. Discover how the interactions between artists and their traditions impacted the development of European art.

Indigenous artists give visual form to rich histories, cultural knowledge, and concepts of identity through their art. On this tour, explore historical and contemporary creations and hear stories and perspectives from Native community members and artists.

These collections showcase the artistic fusion of Indigenous works rooted in Mesoamerica, Central America, and the Andes with the evolving legacy of Latin American cities, traditions, and peoples. Animated videos, interactive stops, and contemporary works emphasize the connections between the past and the present.

Learn more about the Latin American Art and Art of the Ancient Americas galleries.

In the Western world, the 19th century was a time of complex economic, political, and cultural change. Explore the aesthetic appeal of the artworks produced in this era while gaining an understanding and appreciation of their historical context.

Here in Colorado, we are in a unique position to tell stories of American art from a western perspective. Artists then and now continue to reflect the cultural diversity of the West and the wonders of its natural landscapes while grappling with its challenging history.

Led by a specially trained docent, these 60-minute tours explore the dynamic character of the Denver Art Museum’s campus. Discover how it’s three unique buildings exemplify the changing vision of what an art museum can be.