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Our Adventures.-The Denver Art Museum



We decided to take a day trip to explore the downtown Denver area. On this particular day, my husband and I were celebrating our 17th wedding anniversary and wanted to have a mini date that included time with the kids as well.

Our adventure started with us eating at the Cheesecake Factory. We wanted to make sure our tummies were full before we took on this day trip. The food was amazing, and we just really enjoyed this time together.  The weather wasn't so cold, but we still made sure to bundle up in warm coats.

The Denver Art Museum is located in the Civic Center of downtown Denver. I also learned that this museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast, and Chicago. -We learn something new each day. This was actually our first time visiting the art museum. 
During our visit, we viewed some beautiful and very creative pieces of art.  This museum has 70,000 objects in the museum's collection. There are approximately 18,000 in the Native Arts department, which are mostly in the American Indian collection. If you would love to learn more fun facts about the DAM-Denver Art Museum just click on the link provided below.


Lady Secretary, Bilingual, Will Travel...
1991
Artist- June Paik, South Korean, 1932-2006
My girls loved this art sculpture. 
more information
https://denverartmuseum.org/object/2008.324A-C




Light Family Space

Light-themed artmaking activities

This space was great. Kids can use their imaginations while creating art using light.
more information
https://denverartmuseum.org/programs/first-light




High Beams and Starlight: Beyond Absence -Double Negative, July 2003 PM
Artist- Don Stinson, American, 1956-
This one was one of my favorite pieces in the museum. I thought it was absolutely beautiful. 
More information
https://denverartmuseum.org/object/2006.5









Mask; dance⎹  20th, Century 
More information 
https://denverartmuseum.org/object/1988.36












Rain Has No Father?
2008
Artist El Anatsui Ghanaian, b. 1944
More information
https://denverartmuseum.org/object/2008.891




Words and Lines
Interactive multimedia
Artist Shantell Martin
https://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/shantell-martin

Our trip ended at the Denver Art Museum. It was a really nice day exploring all the different art, and just admiring the beauty, and talent that these artists put into their work.

If you have attended an art museum in your local area I'd love to hear about it! Leave me a comment below.

♡
Stephanie

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  1. ChadJanuary 29, 2020 at 4:19 PM

    oh I love going to art museums and exhibitions every time I visit a new city. This one looks awesome.

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    1. StephanieJanuary 29, 2020 at 5:36 PM

      So much fun! Yes I'd like to visit more. Thank you for stopping by. :)

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  2. Agnes Dela CruzJanuary 29, 2020 at 10:16 PM

    I love going art museum and galleries like this one. It makes me appreciate the beauty of detail.

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    1. StephanieJanuary 29, 2020 at 11:01 PM

      Agnes, I agree. Thank you so much for stopping by. :)

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  3. Hollysbirdnest.comJanuary 30, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    Great post! One of my favorite museums in our community is the Arizona Natural History museum! We go there a lot the kids love the dinosaurs!

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    1. StephanieJanuary 30, 2020 at 7:03 PM

      Holly, I really miss living in Arizona. I will need to visit that museum one day. I am sure my kids would love the dinosaurs too. :)

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  4. KrizziaJanuary 30, 2020 at 7:04 PM

    I love going to art museums. So much fun seeing all these, looks like you had a great time! -Krizzia Scollon

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 11:40 AM

      Krizzia, it was such a fun time. Thank you for stopping by :)

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  5. Roberta - Adventurous MilesJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM

    Very interesting exhibition! Thank you for showing us this :)

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 11:41 AM

      Roberta, you're welcome! Thank you for visiting.

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  6. Scott DeNicolaJanuary 31, 2020 at 11:01 AM

    Living near NYC we have our fair share of art museums and I love strolling through all of them on a cold or rainy day. I also enjoy visiting art museums in other cities and will have to remember The Denver Art Museum. I'm due out to Denver in April for a trade show and will check it out. Looks like they have some very unique pieces.

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 11:43 AM

      Scott, yes it was a very nice time. I hope you have time to enjoy your time at the museum when you visit in April. :)

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  7. TrishJanuary 31, 2020 at 6:15 PM

    Interesting exhibition - nice to have some hands on stuff for the kids to do too. Love the Rain Has No Father piece

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 11:44 AM

      Trish, thank you. I thought the Rain has no father piece was very interesting. :)

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  8. Marjie MareJanuary 31, 2020 at 6:31 PM

    It's been a year that I haven't been to a museum. I love this exhibition which reminds me to go to a museum discovery.

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:01 PM

      Marjie, it has been a while since I had gone to one as well. So this was really a nice time.

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  9. Britt K January 31, 2020 at 6:58 PM

    I've never been to Denver but I am a HUGE fan of going to our local art museum, so I would definitely make a point of checking this one out if we're ever in the area! I love the look of the sculpture that looks like silver liquid with someone in the middle - it looks like you could reach out and dip your hand into the liquid too!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:03 PM

      I thought the sculpture was pretty interesting as well. Thank you so much for stopping by, and maybe your next adventure will be exploring a new local art museum. :)

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  10. KellyJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:36 PM

    Denver art museum looks great! I’d love to spend a few hours there wandering around and checking out the amazing artworks.

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  11. Maria LybJanuary 31, 2020 at 10:38 PM

    Thought I haven't been in Denver, it's one my to do's to experience the museum with my kids. Hoping we have this kind of museum near in my town.

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  12. LuLu B - Calabrisella MiaFebruary 1, 2020 at 2:16 AM

    Happy anniversary!! What a great way to spend the day with the family. The art museum in Denver looks really interesting - I love that there is an area where kids can engage and unleash their creativity and imagination! There are some really great works of art, I love the Native Indian pieces. And that painting that you loved - I had to stare at it for a bit because it looks like photograph!! Such talent!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:11 PM

      LuLu, thank you so much! The one piece is a photograph of a painting. It is really amazing when you read about it. :) I thought the museum had some beautiful art pieces. And yes the kids being able to be creative, and explore was wonderful. -Thank you for stopping by :)

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  13. Ivana MearnsFebruary 1, 2020 at 5:15 AM

    70,000 pieces? I had no idea their collection is so extensive. It sounds like a great place to visit, I really like all the photographs you have shared, thanks!

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:12 PM

      Ivana, yes I know. I was amazed at how many pieces they have as well. I did some research to learn more about the museum. Thank you for stopping by.

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  14. Live Learn BetterFebruary 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    I have been to some museums of recent and my experience is beyond awesome. Thank you for these wonderful info.

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  15. thegodinhoblogFebruary 1, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    The only thing i know about Denver is the Broncos. I love museums and like seeing collection and art. Everyone has their own amazing take on it. I loved your detailed pics and made me feel like i am there and living through the experience. Jerry Godinho

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:14 PM

      Jerry, thank you. I am so happy I was able to make you feel like you were living through the experience. Thanks so much for stopping by!

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  16. Lindsay RaeFebruary 1, 2020 at 3:19 PM

    I haven't been to an art museum in years and your wonderful post has inspired me to go and find one in my area! The Denver Art Museum looks amazing and filled with fun activities for the entire fam! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Krystel | Frugal LivingFebruary 2, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    Those are some pretty awesome pieces. I have actually never been to Denver before.

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  18. Sonia SeivwrightFebruary 4, 2020 at 5:41 AM

    These are gorgeous. I really like visiting museums, learn avlot than history in school

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  19. Erica Webster-RussellFebruary 4, 2020 at 6:43 AM

    I was just having a discussion with my husband about visiting the museum in town. We haven’t been there in a while, but saw it when we walked by recently and decided to make it a point to stop in. I always enjoy museums and taking the time to enjoy the art that others have created.

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    1. StephanieFebruary 9, 2020 at 12:15 PM

      It is always such a lovely time. Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you and your husband are able to visit one soon. :)

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  20. Lyosha VarezhkinaFebruary 4, 2020 at 7:50 AM

    wow! looks awesome! i like museums and art. the place looks great. haven't been to Denver before - one more reason to want and plan

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  21. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJuly 29, 2023 at 4:42 AM

    Looks like a fun and interesting place to visit. Thanks so much for linking up at #AThemedLinkup 157 for Day Trips. Pinned.

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    1. StephanieJuly 29, 2023 at 4:44 AM

      Dee, thank you. We had a lot of fun visiting.

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  22. Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 3, 2023 at 1:09 AM

    CONGRATS Stephanie! Your post is FEATURED at #AThemedLinkup 158 for Weekend Trips from the previous linkup for Day Trips.

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  23. LyndseyAugust 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM

    This looks like such a cool place! Thank you for linking up at Tell It To Me Tuesday, I hope to see you again this week!

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  24. Jennifer WiseSeptember 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM

    I went a few years ago with my family, and it was such an interesting place! Unlike most art museums I've been to. They have rotating displays, so we didn't see much of what you did here, but there were some really unique pieces! And Cheesecake Factory is always a winner. :) If you're in the area again, definitely check out Crêpes n' Crêpes. Delicious! Not far from Cheesecake Factory. Thank you for sharing this fun post at the Will Blog for Comments #7 linkup. Hope to see you again next week, too!

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    1. StephanieSeptember 20, 2023 at 12:14 PM

      Thank you so much. I agree, it is definitely an interesting place. I will check that place out that you mentioned. A friend once mentioned that we try that out. I never did get around to it. Thank you for stopping by.

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  25. Joanne February 16, 2025 at 4:32 AM

    We love visiting various art museums and galleries both those near us and even those we see on vacation.

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