MUSEUM SPECIAL EVENTS IN DENVER

CULTURAL FIRST FRIDAYS

Each first Friday of the month, Museo opens its doors to the public from 5pm to 9pm. Admission is FREE. Attend to see the exhibition, shop amongst the local artist vendors, enjoy the cultural programming and grab a bite to eat and drink.  

Visitors engaging with artworks during a special event at Museo de las Americas, part of the Denver museum's activities.

NOCHE DE MUSEO

Noche de Museo is Museo de las Americas’ longstanding, cherished fundraising event. Dedicated to highlighting Museo’s work and impact in the community and sharing the organization’s vision for its future, the cultural event also celebrates the individuals and organizations that support our mission. It is an exciting evening of art, music, food and community.

MUSEO 30TH ANNIVERSARY

In 2021 we celebrated our 30th Anniversary. Enjoy this retrospective film showcasing three decades of Latino Art & Culture!

LEGACY AWARD

This exclusive award is presented to individuals who demonstrate a deep support of the institution.
Museo’s Legacy Award honors an innovative artist, a generous philanthropist, or a creative leader whose support furthers Museo’s mission to educate and engage our community by collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas, from ancient to contemporary.

Theodore Schultz receiving the 2023 Legacy Award at a special event hosted by Museo de las Americas in Denver.

Theodore Schultz, 2023 Legacy Award awardee, during his speech at Noche de Museo.

CORAZON DE LA EDUCACION AWARD

This award honors an encouraging teacher, a strong community leader, a connected partner, or a generous donor who furthers our
education department’s mission to foster cultural awareness in the next generation, and develop an appreciation for the diverse peoples of the Americas. The recipients of this award are truly at the heart of our education programming successes.

Claudia Moran and Jamie Torres smiling at an awards ceremony, with Jamie holding the El Corazón de la Educación award.

Executive Director, Claudia Moran and 2023 Corazón de la Educación awardee, Council Woman Jamie Torres. 

COLORADO GIVES DAY

Colorado Gives Day has grown to be Colorado’s largest 24-hour giving event. Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. Last year, Museo raised over $15,000. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the campaign! 

Stay tuned for our 2024 CO Gives Day Campaign.

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