The Mizel Museumis saddened by the loss of life that occurred in Aurora on July 20. Our hearts are heavy and our thoughts and prayers are with the community and the families of those lost and injured.
Museum HoursMon/Tues/Wed/Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm Thursday 9 am - 8 pm Sunday 11 am - 4:30 pm
Exhibit AdmissionAdults $7 College Students/Seniors $4 Youth ages 6-18 $3 Children under 5 Free
Location400 S. Kearney St. Denver CO 80224 (303) 394-9993
One block south of Alameda Avenue and four blocks west of Monaco Parkway. View our location on a map.
Membership Has Benefits!Become a member today and receive free admission all year, discounts on programs and free events. CLICK HERE for details.
Group Tours!Group tours of 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks can be tailored to enhance your group's interests or class curriculum.NEW! Group Tour Enhancement Programs! CLICK HERE for details.
Rent the MuseumThe Mizel Museum is a special place to hold meetings and celebrations. Set in the midst of our exhibit, your function will be inspired by art, artifacts and symbols of Jewish history and culture.For information call (303) 749-5018.CLICK to watch our slide show!
| The first annual World Kugel Day Festival is looming large on the horizon! Join us for a block party extraordinaire on August 19! As we finish up another successful camp season and a smashing New Israeli Cinema series, we get back into full swing this fall with art classes, Salon Nights, Shabbat dinners and much more. Watch your mail for the Fall 2012 Mizel Tov newsletter and calendar of programs and events.
World Kugel DaySunday, August 19, 2-5 pm at the Mizel MuseumJews have been seeking comfort for thousands of years. Many stopped seeking when they found kugel. It’s a taste of childhood, whether enjoyed as a weekly Sabbath treat or an annual holiday side dish. So, for many reasons, this homey casserole is well worth celebrating! CLICK HERE for details and to register.
Mizel Museum is Proud to SupportMekong Joe at the Aurora Fox TheatreRunning August 10-19An all-ages, dramatic and emotional live theater presentation of the true story of Joseph Tran Thanh Hai Wandell, performed by Joe himself. The story is a "living history" of an Amer-Asian boy, his escape from Vietnam during the fall of Saigon and a tearful family reunion. It's an evening of theater that speaks to our shared humanity. CLICK HERE for details and tickets.
Take the Final Creative Journey of the SeasonEveryday Heroes Creation Station | August 20-24Artists-in-residence Betsy Tobin and Peter Davison will lead kids in discovering the best of humanity through the world of inspiring heroes. CLICK HERE to register.
Now through Labor Day - Free Thursday Nights!Celebrate summer with free admission on Thursday nights from 5-8pm, accompanied by iced tea and a little nosh!
Celebrating 30 Years with Free Days!Thursday, August 30, 9am-4:30pmVisit 4,000 Year Road Trip: Gathering Sparks for free on the 30th of each month in celebration of Mizel Museum's 30th anniversary. Check our online calendar for dates.
Coming in September
Midnight in Paris ScreeningWednesday, September 12, 6:30-8:30pmScreening of Woody Allen’s Oscar winning Midnight in Paris (and French pastries!); in conjunction with the Windows to the Divine’s Altitude and Attitude Paint Out 2012, when over 50 artists from Colorado and around the country will come to Denver’s Botanic Gardens to paint. CLICK HERE for tickets.
Babi Yar MemorialSunday, September 23, 11am-12pmMizel Museum presents the annual Babi Yar Memorial at Babi Yar Park in Denver to honor the memories of those lost during the Holocaust in Babi Yar and elsewhere.
Mizel Museum & Ekar Farm PresentHow Sweet It IsA series of programs about bees and honeyWith Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) approaching, Mizel Museum and Ekar Farm present a month-long program schedule including: Salon Night: Bees & Honey 101, a Community Hive Build at Ekar Farm followed by The Bee Movie family film screening, and L'Daber al D'vash: A Talk on Honey with a panel of local rabbis. CLICK HERE for details and to register.
Ongoing Programs
Painting with Boris ShoshenskyWell-known master painter and professor Boris Shoshensky teaches concepts and techniques for all levels. Summer classes held on Wednesday afternoons. To register email Leslie or call (303) 749-5012.
Restorative Hatha YogaEnjoy a gentle, restorative yoga class in the peaceful, inspiring setting of Mizel Museum's exhibit. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 4:45-6:00pm. Price per class is $18; pay at the door.
Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Stephen Booth NadavSunday, August 19, 7-8pmMeditation is the practice of making ordinary moments sacred, or finding the sacred in the ordinary. Join Rabbi Steve to develop the skills of Jewish mindfulness including meditation instruction, chanting, walking, Torah and text study. Drop-in class; donations accepted.
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