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event rental
The Denver Art Museum’s iconic architecture provides an exceptional backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions, lectures, keynote addresses, and other corporate events. With onsite catering from celebrated chef/restaurateur Kevin Taylor and a seasoned event staff, we provide an unparalleled experience for you and your guests.
We offer special rates for non-profit organizations. Additional fees are required for audio-visual services. To start planning your event, contact damevents@denverartmuseum.org or 720-865-5171.
Event Spaces & Rates
Ponti Hall - Our largest event space featuring 25-foot ceilings, parquet flooring, and large windows overlooking a private patio is perfect for formal dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate events.
Raymond T. & Sally C. Duncan Pavilion - This stunning indoor/outdoor space with wraparound windows and spectacular downtown views is perfect for a cocktail party, reception, or seated dinner.
Schlessman Hall - Our second-largest event space is semi-private and a perfect venue for seated dinners, receptions, or lectures.
Lewis I. Sharp Auditorium - Our auditorium provides a dynamic touch for corporate meetings, keynote addresses, or lectures. Rental includes reception space in the lobby immediately outside the auditorium.
El Pomar Grand Atrium - With sloping walls, beautiful black granite floors, a magnificent staircase, and access to a patio on tree-lined Martin Plaza, the atrium is a dramatic spot for weddings or receptions.
Reiman Bridge - Connecting the museum’s two buildings and spanning 13th Avenue, this light-filled space offers stunning views of downtown Denver and the mountains. Perfect for smaller seated dinners and wedding receptions.
Robert and Judi Newman Overlook - A mid-size event space, the Newman Overlook provides the striking architecture, granite floors, and staircases of the El Pomar Grand Atrium in a more intimate setting.
Outdoor Sculpture Garden - This grassy, secluded garden provides views of downtown Denver with a striking backdrop of the Gio Ponti-designed North Building, covered in more than one million ceramic tiles.
Ponti Hall
Level 1, North Building
Our largest event space featuring 25-foot ceilings, parquet flooring, and large windows overlooking a private patio is perfect for formal dinners, wedding receptions, and corporate events.
- 5,500 square feet
- Capacity: 370 seated, 500 reception, 400 lecture
- Rate: Day $2,000, Evening $4,000
Raymond T. & Sally C. Duncan Pavilion
Level 2, North Building
This stunning indoor/outdoor space with wraparound windows and spectacular downtown views is perfect for a cocktail party, reception, or seated dinner.
- 3,500 square feet
- Capacity: 175 seated, 200 reception
- Rate: Evening $2,000 (not available during museum hours)
Schlessman Hall
Level 1, North Building
Our second-largest event space is semi-private and a perfect venue for seated dinners, receptions, or lectures.
- 3,300 square feet
- Optional 21' x 21' dance floor
- Capacity: 175 seated, 225 reception, 225 lecture
- • Sound system (multiple microphone capability, podium with microphone, 2,800-lumen LCD projector, 18-foot drop-down screen, zoned room lighting system, internet connection, one 220 outlet) available for an additional fee
- Rate: Day Monday-Friday $750, Saturday-Sunday $1,000; Evening Monday-Friday $1,000, Saturday-Sunday $1,000
Lewis I. Sharp Auditorium
Lower Level, Hamilton Building
Our auditorium provides a dynamic touch for corporate meetings, keynote addresses, or lectures. Rental includes reception space in the lobby immediately outside the auditorium.
- Capacity: 266 lecture (fixed seating), plus 10 accessible spaces
- State-of-the-art sound system (multiple microphones, programmable house and theatrical lighting,12,000-lumen LCD projector, large theater screen, podium with microphone, internet connection, 35mm/16mm film projection) available for an additional fee
- Rates: Day $750, Evening $1,200
El Pomar Grand Atrium
Levels 1 & 2, Hamilton Building
With sloping walls, beautiful black granite floors, a magnificent staircase, and access to a patio on tree-lined Martin Plaza, the atrium is a dramatic spot for weddings or receptions.
- 1,729 square feet on level 1, plus 338 square feet on level 2 (can be combined or used separately)
- Capacity: 175 seated, 350 reception (up to 3,000 guests for a reception when galleries are open)
- Rate: Evening $7,500 (not available during museum hours)
Connecting the museum’s two buildings and spanning 13th Avenue, this light-filled space offers stunning views of downtown Denver and the mountains. Perfect for smaller seated dinners and wedding receptions.
- Capacity: 40 seated, 75 reception
- Rate: $1,000 (not available during museum hours)
Robert & Judi Newman Overlook
Level 2, Hamilton Building
A mid-size event space, the Newman Overlook provides the striking architecture, granite floors, and staircases of the El Pomar Grand Atrium in a more intimate setting.
- Capacity: 250 reception
- Rate: Evening $2000 (not available during museum hours)
Outdoor Sculpture Garden
Level 1, North Building
This grassy, secluded garden provides views of downtown Denver with a striking backdrop of the Gio Ponti-designed North Building, covered in more than one million ceramic tiles.
- Capacity: 275 theater/wedding ceremony, 200 seated, 300 reception
- Rate: Evening $1000
Onsite Catering
We've teamed up with celebrated chef/restaurateur Kevin Taylor to provide onsite catering. From a formal dinner or appetizers for a large crowd to themed menus and specialty cocktails, Kevin Taylor Catering at the Denver Art Museum combines the freshest cuisine and the finest service for your event. www.kevintaylorcatering.com
Palettes Contemporary Cuisine at the Denver Art Museum features contemporary American cuisine with a global palette of fresh, flavorful, and dynamic ingredients that are artfully prepared. Whether you are planning a reception, plated breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Palettes provides an award-winning menu in a contemporary setting.
- Open for events 365 days a year
- Private dining room
- Rental-free space
- Complimentary china, glass, silver, and linens
- Fine cuisine created onsite
- Extensive wine list and full bar
- Professional event manager
- Custom menu development
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