After walking around the museum for hours, taking in amazing sights, go take a nice quick nap under the giant whale.
Despite its hefty $20 ticket price, the museum attracted its highest-ever number of visitors, 3.09 million, during its 2010 fiscal year. "Monet's Water Lilies" was the most popular exhibit. Read more.
Find Perseus with the Head of Medusa by Antonio Canova in the Petrie Sculpture Court. To make Medusa's face appear ghastlier, Canova made the head hollow—leaving room for a candle. (Chris, Design)
Fabulous collection of art, spanning time, culture and religion over the ages. Get lost in the intricate sculpture, exquisite architecture and wondrous detail.
The museum enriches the lives of Colorado and Rocky Mountain residents through the acquisition, preservation, and presentation of art works in both the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions.
Go through the vivarium and see if a buttefly lands on your head! Read more.
One of the nation's largest facilities devoted to the art of our time the Museum offers exhibitions of art created since 1945. It boasts a terraced sculpture garden with a great view of Lake Michigan.
The collection encompasses more than 5,000 years of human expression from around the world & more than 260,000 pieces. The Modern Wing was opened in 2009 & is the largest expansion in their history.
