Get ready, Denver! From November 7 - 16, 2025, the Mile High City will celebrate an immersive, city-wide creative explosion known as Denver Arts Week.
What is Denver Arts Week?
Denver Arts Week is a nine-day festival showcasing the best of Denver’s galleries, museums, performance spaces, and cultural landmarks. Highlights include:
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Expanded First Friday Art Walks across Denver’s creative districts
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The popular Free Night at the Museums
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Hundreds of special exhibitions, performances, and interactive experiences
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Exclusive Arts Week deals on museum memberships and events
Highlights to Not Miss
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First Friday Art Walks – Nov 7. Explore galleries and live art throughout RiNo, Santa Fe Arts District, and more.
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Free Night at the Museums – Nov 8, 5–10 PM. Visit over a dozen museums for free and take advantage of the free shuttle system!
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Well-Being Through Art – Discover exhibits and performances that connect creativity with mindfulness and wellness.
Free Night at the Museums Shuttle Routes
To make it easy to explore, free shuttles run between participating museums from 5–10 PM. You can hop on or off along any of these convenient routes:
A Route:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science → Black American West Museum → Forney Museum of Transportation → return to Denver Museum of Nature & Science
B Route:
Denver Art Museum (serving the CELL, Clyfford Still Museum, The Kirkland & Center for Colorado Women’s History) → Museum for Black Girls → MCA Denver → return to Denver Art Museum
C Route:
Children’s Museum of Denver → Denver Art Museum (serving the CELL, Clyfford Still Museum, The Kirkland & Center for Colorado Women’s History) → Denver Firefighters Museum → return to Children’s Museum
D Route:
Denver Museum of Nature & Science ↔ Denver Art Museum (serving the CELL, Clyfford Still Museum, The Kirkland & Center for Colorado Women’s History)
E Route:
Denver Art Museum (serving the CELL, Clyfford Still Museum, The Kirkland & Center for Colorado Women’s History) → Museo de las Americas → History Colorado Center → return to Denver Art Museum
F Route:
History Colorado Center → Molly Brown House Museum → Freyer-Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens → return to History Colorado Center
G Route:
Wings Over the Rockies → Four Mile Historic Park → Freyer-Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens → return to Wings Over the Rockies
🗺️ Tip: View the full shuttle map and parking info on each museum’s website. (Note: Dinosaur Ridge and Morrison Natural History Museum are not on the official shuttle routes.)
Why It’s a Great Time to Explore Denver
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Discover new creative neighborhoods and hidden gems
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Many events are free or discounted
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Perfect for families, couples, and art lovers alike
🔗 Learn More
Plan your route, explore the full schedule, and find Arts Week deals at visitdenver.com/denver-arts-week
From murals and music to museums and markets, Denver Arts Week celebrates the creativity that makes our city one of a kind.
Interested in exploring more of Denver's vibrant culture? Check out these SCFD Free Days in November.
