Best Public Art Unplugged Tours Denver Near Me

4worldlovers: Denver Graffiti Tour is a 2-hour walking showcase of the best street art in the city. Learn the story behind the murals, graffiti and street art and how the rapidly changing RiNo neighborhood has affected the art and its long-time residents.

4worldlovers: Dive deeper into art and join us for one of these upcoming classes, events, or programs.

Catch up with the latest news and stories from the Denver Art Museum blog.

Membership unlocks access to more than ever before! As a member you'll enjoy daily free general admission, discounts at the Shop and on ticketed exhibitions, guest passes to share with family and friends, a subscription to our bimonthly member magazine, and so much more.

Become a member today and know that your support helps your Denver Art Museum preserve and share our collection for all to enjoy.

The Martin Building is now home to a brand new dining experience, The Ponti. Open daily for lunch and for dinner on Tuesday evenings, The Ponti combines art with dining, presenting a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu with high standards of sustainability.

Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, a sneak peek at the menu, and more.

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Side Stories IS BACK! The large-format outdoor film installation festival returns for its fifth year.


Five artists have been selected to create site-specific, five-minute films that align with this year’s theme of “What Moves You,” a nod to movement of all forms and interpretations.

Each film will illuminate one of five exterior walls throughout the RiNo Art District over the course of 10 nights.

Check out the calendars to see what's going on this month in RiNo! Your support for local businesses and artists helps RiNo remain the vibrant, engaging, and independent community that we all love. Check all the calendars for special events, programs, offers, and much more!

Street trees are the life and soul of walkable and successful neighborhoods.

4worldlovers: Denver’s Sandra Phillips Gallery, a golden opportunity for art galleries – The Denver Post (click on this link)


We are grateful to the Denver Post and art critic Ray Rinaldi for the encouraging endorsement of our 2012 move to the Golden Triangle after our location in the Santa Fe Art District for eleven years. Unfortunately for us, the neighborhood dynamic has changed, the way you experience art has changed, and we have moved to an online platform for now. Check back for updates.


Art is an inspiring presence in our contemporary world. Gallery owner and art historian Sandra Phillips’ distinctive sensibility curates from a select group of artists making her gallery one of the region’s most highly respected and popular among artists and collectors alike.

The Gallery is highly acclaimed for offering a compelling contemporary perspective and has continued to stand out among peers for art scholarship and curatorial details. The director’s personal discerning eye yields beautiful exhibits.

“The Sandra Phillips Gallery is one of only a few top-tier contemporary galleries in Denver” Ray Mark Rinaldi Art Critic

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All tours will be closed when the COVID-19 community level is HIGH in Denver County. For more information about the operating status of Denver Mint tours, call 303-405-4761.

Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how we produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free, guided tour of the Denver facility.

While in Denver, be sure to visit the Mint’s Gift Shop. The Gift Shop is open to the public and offers a great selection of coins and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.

Watch this video to discover the unique role and history of the U.S. Mint in Denver.

Beginning January 3, 2023, reservations will no longer be accepted and all tour tickets will be available from the Tour Information Window on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Tour Information Window is located on Cherokee Street between Colfax Avenue and West 14th Avenue. It opens at 7 a.m. on Monday through Thursday (excluding observed federal holidays), and will remain open until all tickets have been distributed.

Tickets are for same-day tours only; no advance tickets are available. Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to 5 per person. All visitors must be 7 years and older.

Peak season is Memorial Day through Labor Day, but the tours are very popular year round. During peak season, we recommend arriving as early as possible.

Read through the instructions and list of prohibited items below before visiting the Mint.

To request a group tour (must be between 15-20 visitors) or a presentation for students, download the presentation request form (PDF) and email it to DenverMintTours@usmint.treas.gov.

Tours are offered Monday through Thursday (excluding observed federal holidays) at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. They last approximately 45 minutes.

Tour times and availability vary each day. There may be days that tours are not available, and tours may be canceled without prior notice. Please be aware that coin production schedules vary. Coins may not be in production during your tour.

All visitors must present a ticket to gain entry. Lost tickets cannot be replaced and are non-transferable. All visitors must be at the tour entrance located on Cherokee Street 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time. Late arrivals will not be admitted. The Mint does not provide parking, but there are meters and pay lots within a few blocks of the Mint.

Tour participants must comply with all COVID-19 requirements (including but not limited to mask wearing) in effect at the United States Mint at the time of the tour.

Tours are subject to cancellation, possibly with little or no notice, when circumstances warrant building closure or other cancellation at the United States Mint’s sole discretion. Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.

There is an extensive list of prohibited items, including all purses and bags. The Mint does NOT provide lockers or storage for any items. All visitors are subject to a security screening, including metal detection and X-ray examination of hand-carried items. The United States Mint reserves the right to deny access to anyone at any time.

Powered off cameras/cell phones. Photography is prohibited while on the tour

Medical items necessary for the safety and well-being of the visitor

Weapons, including pocket knives and personal protective devices such as pepper spray

The Mint facility is wheelchair accessible and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

If you require a sign language interpreter, contact us at least ten days in advance by email DenverMintTours@usmint.treas.gov, or call us at 303-405-4761.

The Gift Shop entrance is on Cherokee Street, between West Colfax Avenue and West 14th Avenue.

All visitors must be at the tour entrance located on Cherokee Street 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Please allow yourself additional time for parking at meters or public lots. No curbside drop-offs or pickups are allowed around the Mint facility. Tour tickets are required for all tours, advance tickets and reservations are not available.

Turn Right onto W. Colfax Avenue (I-70-BL E) towards the gold dome of the State Capitol

The United States Mint is approximately 1.2 miles on W Colfax Avenue on the right between Delaware and Cherokee Streets

4worldlovers: Arts & Venues enriches and advances Denver’s quality of life and economic vitality through the advancement of arts, cultural, and entertainment opportunities for all.

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Blaine took our fairly large group on an informative walk around the greater downtown area, showed us many landmarks, and shared interesting tidbits about each one.


From the story about the bullet hole in the window of the Beyer-Evans house, to the tale of the blue bear's creation, Blaine kept our attention for the duration of the tour.


He also answered all the questions we could throw at him, with obvious depth of knowledge of this city.

Sherry took us on a GREAT tour of historic and modern Denver. She did it with humor and knowledge (and she's so darn CUTE!)

4worldlovers: The theater includes a new lobby entrance with immersive finishes, an impressive new laser projector and sound system, new audio and visual accessibility features, enhanced programming and much more.

The Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science launches the second season of its award-winning podcast, Water Under Pressure, which investigates the true cost of Colorado’s water.


We are grateful for your support and want to ensure you are aware of what we ask of our staff, volunteers and guests.

Connect with the Museum virtually! Check out our Virtual Science Academy, Indigenous Film Series, classes for kids, adults and families, and much more.

4worldlovers: The Center for Visual Art provides diverse, high-quality art experiences that bring local and international artists, MSU Denver students and the broader community together to advance the global urban dialogue.


We welcome artist Regan Rosburg to CVA for a talk about her work on view in the Entanglements exhibition..

4worldlovers: Experience one of the most extraordinary venues in the world from a different perspective - Downward Dog