About the Mizel Museum

The Mizel Museum's exhibits, events and educational programs inspire visitors of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate diversity and honor the journeys of all people.

Museum Hours

Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri
9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
9 am - 8 pm
Sunday
11 am - 4:30 pm

Exhibit Admission

Adults $7
College Students/Seniors $4
Youth ages 6-18 $3
Children under 5 Free

Location

400 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.

Summer Camp!

Summer 2012 Creative Journeys is shaping up to be the best summer ever, with new camps, new locations and new artists-in-residence. CLICK HERE for the 2012 camp schedule.

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 your class curriculum.

NEW! Group Tour Enhancement Programs! CLICK HERE for details.

Rent the Museum

The 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 email Tia or call (303) 749-5018.

CLICK to watch our slide show!

No Way Out Performance and Reception

A professional staged reading at Su Teatro

Sunday, April 1, 2pm

At the same time ordinary and extraordinary, No Way Out by Susan Shear documents a family’s struggle to survive and gives insight into the stories of thousands of Jews who attempted to flee Germany during the Nazi regime. The performance will be followed by a reception to honor four Denver area survivors of the Holocaust, and a talkback with the actors. CLICK HERE for tickets.

Generations: Survivor Stories Opening Night

Thursday, April 19, 5:30pm

Generations: Survivor Stories, a collection of digital stories about child survivors of the Holocaust, will become part of the museum’s permanent exhibit. Come view the stories and meet the storytellers during this opening night reception. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Volunteer Recognition

The Mizel Museum recognizes our volunteers this month and will award the Community Narratives Project Storytellers with the 2012 Gert Litvak Volunteer of the Year Recognition for outstanding contributions to the Mizel Museum’s permanent exhibit. Thanks to all of our volunteers!

Israeli Sing-a-Long with Sariel Beckenstein

Saturday, April 28, 8:30-10:30pm

In celebration of Yom Ha’atzma’ut, musician Sariel Beckenstein will lead Loving Israel Through Song, We Sing Together, a lively Israeli sing-a-long. CLICK HERE to RSVP.

Register for Camp Today

Creative Journeys is a remarkable line-up of artists-in-residence who guide kids in exploring their inner talents and expressing themselves. Each camp is a unique journey with renowned teaching artists who combines cultural content with visual arts, theatre, music, movement, photography, storytelling and more. CLICK HERE to read about affordable, week-long camp sessions.

Reserve Your Seats Today!

Wednesday, May 23 at Wings Over the Rockies

Mizel Museum honors Glenn R. Jones with the 2012 Community Enrichment Award. Space is limited so reserve your seats today. CLICK HERE to RSVP or email Ellen for more information.

Celebrating 30 Years with Free Days!

Monday, April 30, 9am-4:30pm

Visit 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 free days each month in 2012.

Mizel Museum is Proud to Support

Community Yom HaShoah Program

Wednesday, April 18, 7:00pm at Rodef Shalom

Co-Sponsored by Congregation Rodef Shalom, Temple Sinai, Congregation Emanuel, Mizel Museum and the Holocaust Awareness Institute

A special community event commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day with special prayers, readings, a candle lighting ceremony and speaker Ossie Sladek. The Mizel Museum will be open before and after the program for tours.

Coming in May

Book Signing with Jack Adler

Sunday, April 6, Noon-3:00pm

Mizel Museum will host Jack Adler signing his new book Y: A Holocaust Narrative, Sunday, May 6. Mr. Adler will speak twice during the event. Coordinating author W.F. Aspenwall will also be in attendance. CLICK HERE for more information.

Jack Adler, illustration by Deborah Howard, part of Mizel Museum's permanent exhibit.

Free Day Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Sunday, May 13,11:00am-4:30pm

Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is a national celebration of the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to the fabric of American history, culture and society. Read more about Jewish American Heritage Month and the stories of Jews who helped shape Judaism in America.

Artist-in-Residency with Siona Benjamin

May 17, 18 & 20

Siona Benjamin is a painter originally from Bombay, now living in the US. Her work reflects her background being raised Jewish in Hindu/Muslim India. Her paintings combine the imagery of her past with the role she plays in America today. Watch for details about Salon Night, The Art of Shabbat and a Creative Sundays Workshop with Siona.

Ongoing Programs

Painting with Boris Shoshensky

Well-known master painter and professor Boris Shoshensky teaches concepts and techniques for all levels. Summer classes held on Wednesday afternoons. To register email Tia or call (303) 749-5018.

Restorative Hatha Yoga

Enjoy a gentle, strengthening, restorative yoga class in the peaceful and inspiring setting of the Mizel Museum's exhibit. Classes are held on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:00pm. Price per class is $18; pay at the door.

Jewish Meditation with Rabbi Stephen Booth Nadav

Sundays, May 6 & 20, 4:30-6pm

Meditation 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. All levels and backgrounds welcome. Drop-in class; donations accepted. Coming this summer! Contemplative hikes at Red Rocks during Shabbat and Rosh Chodesh/Elul. Check our online calendar for dates.