Denver Arts Week

Denver Arts Week is a celebration of all things art in the Mile High City, and at the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, we're excited to bring you an array of activities that will get the whole family experiencing art in totally new ways.

Each day is different. Check out some program highlights below!

night at the museums

Saturday, November 8, 5 - 10 pm

Kick off Denver Arts Week during Night at the Museums! Admission is FREE and the Children's Museum is one of the stops on the complimentary shuttle, provided by Visit Denver.

The inside of the Museum will be open for play, and we've teamed up with Presenting Denver for a very special dance performance. From 6:30 - 7:30 pm on November 8 (and 10 - 11 am on November 9!), artists from ArtistiCO, Rocky Mountain Rhythm, Bboy Factory, Swingin' Denver and The Breegan Show will perform dance numbers inspired by our exhibits, in the exhibits themselves! 

Important Notes

- Night at the Museums Open House is for everyone, no matter your age! Adults are free to come in and check out the Museum with or without children.
- Joy Park and Adventure Forest will not be open during Night at the Museums. 

Artistic Adventures in Joy Park

November 7 - November 16, daily at 11 am and 2 pm 

Explore natural pigments, join us for some line dancing, create a natural portrait and more!

Talia Johns in the Artist-in-Residence Studio

November 7 and November 14 & 15, from 11 am - 3 pm

Talia is a fiber artist who brings everyday materials to life in colorful, eco-friendly ways! During her residency, she’s inviting guests to get creative with recycled paper and transform it into tapestries, sculptures, woven designs and more. 

Marvelous Mobiles in The Art Studio

November 9 - November 13, plus November 16, at 2 pm

Join us to learn about famed American sculptor Alexander Calder and contribute to our community mobile.

The Three Sisters in The Teaching Kitchen

November 7 - November 16, program times vary

Trade that art smock for an apron! This week, we're learning all about the science behind The Three Sisters - corn, squash and beans - and why growing these three together is beneficial for the plants and the earth.

Please note: For the safety of our guests, capacity in our cooking classes is limited to 16 participants. Sign up outside The Teaching Kitchen, first-come, first-served.

All Denver Arts Week programming is subject to change.