Denver Art Museum Celebrates French Impressionist Claude Monet's 179th Birthday

DENVER (CBS4) -- French impressionist Claude Monet was born in Paris on Nov. 14, 1840, and the Denver Art Museum is hosting special events Thursday to celebrate.

Happy Birthday, Claude Monet! Join us at the Denver Art Museum today to celebrate Monet's 179th birthday in conjunction...

Posted by Denver Art Museum on Thursday, November 14, 2019

The DAM is makring the artist's 179th birthday with cake, the launch of the DAM's first-ever podcast series titled "Beyond Monet," the reveal of a Monet-inspired painting by local artist Ashley Joon, a special Art & About program dedicated to Monet's birthday and a surprise Monet-themed gift bag valued at $100 for one lucky visitor.

Complimentary birthday cake will be served to museum visitors on level 1 of the DAM's Hamilton Building starting at 1 p.m. while supplies last.

The Denver Art Museum will celebrate famed French Impressionist Claude Monet's birthday on November 14, 2019, in...

Posted by Denver Art Museum on Wednesday, November 6, 2019

The DAM currently has the most comprehensive collection of Monet paintings to be displayed in the U.S. in the last 25 years.

Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature brings together 124 original Monet works from across his career. The paintings come from 70 different lenders, in 15 countries. The show draws from a mix of public and private collections.

Monet Video 1

Get a sneak peek into the making of "Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature" at the Denver Art Museum with this first installment of our new video series, "Inside 'Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature.'" For tickets and more information about this highly anticipated exhibition that opens on October 21, click here: https://bit.ly/2XLti7Q This video series has been produced in partnership with PNC.

Posted by Denver Art Museum on Tuesday, June 25, 2019

PHOTOS: Monet's Impressionist Works Now On Display At Denver Art Museum

All Monet birthday celebration activities are included in general admission, which is free for members and all youth 18 and younger. The special exhibit, Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature, is not included in general admission and requires a separate dated and timed ticket. Advance online ticket purchase is highly recommended. It will be on view at the DAM through Feb. 2, 2020.

LINK: For Tickets & Information to Claude Monet: The Truth of Nature

 

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