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Denver
Attractions - Things to do
1. Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
www.coloradohistory.org |
What is it? Documenting the colourful history of Colorado
and the stories of those who lived here, the Colorado History
Museum brings to life the history of cowboys and gunfighters,
Native Americans, miners and gold panners, explorers, buffalo
hunters, wagon trains and railroads. Colorado and its diversity is
portrayed from the earliest inhabitants to its pioneer families
through innovative exhibits, historic photographs, artefacts and
news clippings. There are exhibits on life in 19th century Denver,
Buffalo Soldiers and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, and life and
culture in the American West. Special exhibits are held throughout
the year and there is an excellent bookstore and gift
shop.
Hours of Operation: Open daily from Monday to Saturday between 10am and
5pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm
Phone:(303) 866 3682 |
2. Denver Art Museum
100 W, 14th Avenue Parkway
www.denverartmuseum.org |
What is it? Housing one of the largest Native American
art collections in the country, the Denver Art Museum is a huge,
seven-storey structure that also features the works of American
Western artists, and art from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific.
The growing American Indian collection displays work from 150
tribes throughout the country, arranged geographically and spanning
almost 2,000 years. Discovery Libraries contain shelves of art
objects and prints, a costume closet that allows visitors to try on
olden-day clothing, as well as reading
corners.
Hours of Operation: Closed on Mondays. Open on Tuesday to Saturday from
10am to 5pm, and Sunday from noon to 5pm. On Wednesdays selected
floors stay open until 9pm
Phone:(720) 865 5000 |
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Transport -The public transport system in Denver is
excellent with an outstanding, comprehensive bus network that is
supplemented by a light rail line operating throughout the
metropolitan area and to outlying towns.
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