Museo De Los Americas
Museo De Los Americas
This was the first museum in the region dedicated to educating the public about the artistic and cultural achievements of Latinos in the Americas, the Museo de las Americas continues to lead the way in showcasing the contributions these fine artisans have made to the community at large. in our community.
There are absolute treasures to be found in the museum's permanent collection such as 'Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno (Our Father Jesus the Nazarene),' a poly chrome wood statue made in Mexico in the late 1800s, and 'Santa Nino de Atocha,' oil on tin that also dates to the late 1800s. Other exhibitions include Pre-Columbian art and Mexican folk art.
Permanent and continuing exhibitions usually focus on paintings and sculptures created in the Spanish colonies of the New World, ancient art of the Americas, and the evolution of Latino art and culture. You can see fine examples of textile work by the women of the mountains or you can indulge in some of the exquisite paintings done by some of best up and coming artists in the area.
The museum has a number of traveling exhibits on loan to other facilities, the Pre-Columbian pieces that are available viewing in the main forum are part of a continuing archeological dig that has uncovered many new artifacts about this era.
The hours of operation for this museum are as follows:
Monday the museum is closed; Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM ; and the facility is closed on Sundays. Admission is just $4 adults; $3 students and seniors.
Be sure to visit the Museo De Los Americas on your next visit to Denver, you'll get a whole new view of the special contributions of the Latin-American Culture and learn so much about the origins and sacrifices of these fine people.
