Under a three year grant, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) is working hard to ensure accessibility is more than a superficial show. In collaboration with the Ellen Bruss design firm and with input from communities of people with disabilities, the museum is transforming access for everyone to their exhibits and events. They hope to act as a living laboratory and model for other museums in connecting people with disabilities, staff and the general public together via art. This effort is pushing for a grand unveiling of a “community-curated design accessibility showcase featuring cutting-edge innovations in the field” in July 2027 to honor the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you or someone you know with disabilities would like to be part of this effort, contact the DAM’s Accessibility Office: 720-913-0130 or access@denverartmuseum.org
Current access programs for people with disabilities at the DAM are listed below, but for more information use the Accessibility Guide: https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/accessibility-guide
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: Audio tours and audio transcripts with open captions are available in English and Spanish for all exhibits.
Low-sensory days: Quarterly, every 2nd Sunday of the month. The next one is Sunday, Oct. 12th starting at 9 am.
Art & About: This is a monthly tour for visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers. Themes change monthly.
Tours: Group and Customized tours for people with disabilities or various sensory needs led by a docent are available upon request. To check out the current offerings click the link Browse our current offerings