Discover the chance encounters that have shaped our place in the universe. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, “Encounters in the Milky Way” presents spectacular moments from the past and future of our solar system — including the orbits of stars, comets, interstellar debris and dazzling clouds of gas and dust. For the first time ever, discover the dramatic, ongoing merger between our galaxy and a smaller satellite galaxy, visualized in stunning detail. Created by a team of space scientists, artists and visualization experts, “Encounters in the Milky Way” is based on real data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission — one of the coolest space projects ever! 

Take a self-guided art tour through Downtown Denver’s interactive art installations! “Leave Your Fingerprints Downtown” activates storefronts along 16th Street with engaging artwork created by Denver artists that celebrates Denver’s diverse neighborhoods—from LoHi to Five Points, Capitol Hill to Santa Fe.

🐎 Live Mini Horse Races – In partnership with Next Step Horse Rescue: Watch adorable mini horses dash to the finish line!

🐶 Corgi Races – Cheer on the cutest, fastest little pups as they race for glory!

🏇 The Kentucky Derby Live on the Big Screen – Experience the excitement of the “Run for the Roses” on our 2 huge screens, plus more tvs throughout the event so you never miss a moment.

🍹 Bottomless Mint Juleps, Cocktails & More – Sip and celebrate in true Derby style. Both GA and VIP have all drinks included with your ticket! Put your wallet away and enjoy yourself!

🎩 Best Dressed Contests – Show off your Derby finest for a chance to win! Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Man, Woman, Couple, and for Best Hat!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment – Keep the party going all day long!

This exhibition explores Colorado’s long road to statehood. Our first four attempts at statehood throughout the 1860s were derailed by questions like who should be allowed to vote and what policies the government should adopt. Which economic interests – mining, agriculture, ranching, railroads, or others – should receive the greatest consideration? What good was being a state, anyway? Other voices were left out entirely. Southern Coloradans found themselves in a new territory they had never asked to be in, and Native people living across Colorado were displaced from their homelands. Each attempt at statehood faced problems of politics and power as factions sought consensus in building a new state.

This exhibition explores Colorado’s long road to statehood. Our first four attempts at statehood throughout the 1860s were derailed by questions like who should be allowed to vote and what policies the government should adopt. Which economic interests – mining, agriculture, ranching, railroads, or others – should receive the greatest consideration? What good was being a state, anyway? Other voices were left out entirely. Southern Coloradans found themselves in a new territory they had never asked to be in, and Native people living across Colorado were displaced from their homelands. Each attempt at statehood faced problems of politics and power as factions sought consensus in building a new state.

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indigenous Art is the largest exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art ever presented internationally. This landmark exhibition is the product of an unprecedented cultural partnership between the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne and the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., and the Denver Art Museum will be its second venue.