Family friendly festivities kick off on Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30
Spring fever is in full swing at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) during its 2008 Best Spring Break Ever. The DAM is FREE FOR KIDS 18 and under, Saturday, March 22, through Sunday, March 30, 2008. During the festivities, the Museum will unveil special art-inspired activities for the entire family.
The Best Spring Break Ever program includes fun hands-on activities like Navajo weaving and games for kids and adults alike. Kids can sketch their favorite animal at the Sweet Tooth Studio, a roaming activity cart that gives kids a creative opportunity at every turn.
In Duncan Pavilion, children can design and create their own bugs, butterflies and other backyard critters creating an indoor garden – while mom and dad relax with a cup of Novo coffee.
On March 29, LEGOs are taking over the pre-Columbian galleries. Using only LEGOs, special guest artist Duane Hess will create a mosaic based on one of the DAM’s own artworks. Families are invited to build along or create their own LEGO masterpiece.
The DAM’s everyday offerings for families are also available all week. Families can make postcards, pose on saddles, mix African music, dance in light bubbles and explore kid-sized nooks. Family Backpacks, DAM’s gallery-adventures-in-a-pack, include art-making activities that are hands-on and educational. It’s all included in the price of admission for adults, and it’s FREE FOR KIDS. In addition, throughout the Museum’s Best Spring Break Ever, tickets to the Inspiring Impressionism exhibition are half-price for kids 18 and under.
About the DAMThe Denver Art Museum is located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock Streets in downtown Denver. Open Tuesday & Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday & Friday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission for Colorado residents: $10 adults, $8 seniors and students, $3 youths 6-18, free for children under 6. Admission for non-Colorado residents: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, $5 for visitors aged six to eighteen, free for children under 6. General Museum admission is free for Colorado residents the first Saturday of each month, thanks to citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The Cultural Complex Garage is open; enter from 12th Avenue just west of Broadway or check the DAM website for up-to-date parking information. For more information, visit www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000. Adaptive and interpretive services are available with one week's notice by calling 720-865-5020; TTY 720-865-5003. For information in Spanish, call 720-913-0169.