Denver Weekend

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Civic Center Park

E COLFAX AVE & BROADWAY DENVER, CO 80202

Check out the library, Capitol building and architecture.

Denver Art Museum

100 W 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Recently having completed its major 2006 expansion, the Denver Art Museum's newest building was designed by renown architect Daniel Libeskind to resemble the Rocky Mountains and the geometric rock formations found in the area. The museum not only has a large collection of Renaissance and 19th century... more »
Recently having completed its major 2006 expansion, the Denver Art Museum's newest building was designed by renown architect Daniel Libeskind to resemble the Rocky Mountains and the geometric rock formations found in the area. The museum not only has a large collection of Renaissance and 19th century paintings, but also has a comprehensive collection of African art, American Indian artifacts spanning 2,000 years, modern and contemporary pieces and Spanish Colonial works. The museum is located south of the Civic Center Park, adjacent to the Denver Public Library.

Museum of Contemporary Art

1485 Delgany, Denver, CO 80202

The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's modern art to the Denver community. Guided tours of the facility offer a more in depth, interactive way of viewing the art and can be reserved for students numbering more then ten. Th... more »
The Museum of Contemporary Art has strived over its existence to help bring the knowledge and appreciation of today's modern art to the Denver community. Guided tours of the facility offer a more in depth, interactive way of viewing the art and can be reserved for students numbering more then ten. The museum just moved into a new building downtown, and is now located just north of the Pepsi Center.

The United States Mint at Denver

320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204

Founded in 1863, The United States Mint at Denver processes all the coins made with the mark "D", stores gold and silver, and produces commemorative coins authorized by the United States government. Housed in a stoic Italian Renaissance style building, the mint can produce 50 million coins a day when... more »
Founded in 1863, The United States Mint at Denver processes all the coins made with the mark "D", stores gold and silver, and produces commemorative coins authorized by the United States government. Housed in a stoic Italian Renaissance style building, the mint can produce 50 million coins a day when operating at full capacity. Tours walk visitors through the history of the mint and shows the production process from a viewing gallery. The Colorado branch of the Mint is located downtown, west of Civic Center Park.

Colorado History Museum

1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203

The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the walls of the museum are a plethora of photography, dioramas, and artifacts aimed at showcasing the state's past. Located in downtown, the museum is a few steps from Civic Center Park, Den... more »
The Colorado History Museum celebrates and explores the colorful history of the Rocky Mountain Region. Within the walls of the museum are a plethora of photography, dioramas, and artifacts aimed at showcasing the state's past. Located in downtown, the museum is a few steps from Civic Center Park, Denver Art Museum and Denver Public Library.

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