36 Hours in Denver to Visit the Museum for Black Girls
Sometime towards the end of 2019 I remember hearing about a cool new project in town. It was a beautiful tribute to the lives of Black women and I thought-I need to support this vision and space. What made it so notable was that it was being designed here in Denver. This wouldn’t be the first time that a unique space curated to share the African-American experience in Colorado. It may surprise you that Madam CJ Walker launched her business in Denver while living with her sister. I know that it wouldn’t surprise you that she had to move to grow that business because there weren’t enough Black people to sell to. I made my way to the first space where it was housed and got to experience the vision, meet the founders (they are so nice) and one of their daughters-adorable. It made me feel seen. If you’re planning to spend 36 hours in Denver to visit the Museum for Black Girls here’s a planning guide to have a fantastic time while you’re here.
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Book a Tour
While you’re in town I strongly recommend booking a tour. If you’re unfamiliar with mountain driving, especially during the winter, a tour of Denver and the mountains is a great way to experience town without dealing with the planning. I’ve included a couple of my favorite tour ideas below.
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Where to Stay
The Museum for Black Girls is located in downtown Denver on the eastern end of the 16th Street Mall. Currently, the 16th Street Mall is undergoing a massive construction project and updating the Mall. I’ve included some of the hotels that are close to the venue. I’ve also thought about comfort and accessibility. Here’s the list below.
Best Tips for Enjoying the Museum for Black Girls
You may have heard of this space from the recent exhibits in Houston and Washington D.C. currently the Museum for Black Girls has a permanent location in the Denver Pavilions Mall. Here are some tips on having a fantastic time.
- Go with family-I plan on visiting again and bringing my mom with me.
- Go with friends-This is a great space to enjoy during a Girls Trip!
- Check the events tab-They’ve begun adding curated experiences to enjoy in the space. These events have included: yoga, brunch, parties and an upcoming Holiday Market.
- Enjoy additional Black spaces in Denver while you’re here.
With that in mind, I’ve included some things to do while you’re in town.
36 Hours in Denver to Visit the Museum for Black Girls
If you’re unfamiliar with Denver, here are some suggestions for where to go and what to do while you’re visiting. Black-owned spaces will be indicated with an asterisk (*).
Day 1
Head over to Le French*, a beautiful restaurant with two locations. I recommend the location on 9th Ave and it’s a truly beautiful space. Coloradans are casual, but it’s a great space to look good in. Once you’ve enjoyed a nice brunch here a few spaces to enjoy.
- Meow Wolf–This interactive art experience is so cool. They even have events that are adults only during the evening. It can be a bit overstimulating-you’ve been warned.
- Cherry Creek North-This area I enjoy exploring during the winter holiday season when they have the Winter Wonderland experience set up. That happens from November 16-December 24, 2024. Dates in 2025 TBA
- Love Beer? Visit Spangalang Brewery* which is always a good time.
- Enjoy going to the theater? Denver’s Center for the Performing Arts is one of the largest theater venues in the United States. Upcoming performances include in 2024 and 2025.
- Hamilton
- The Wiz
- The Hot Wing King
- Are you a huge sports fan? Denver has so many professional teams. Watch your favorite team play against:
- The Denver Nuggets (basketball)
- Denver Broncos (football)
- Colorado Avalanche (hockey)
- Colorado Rapids (soccer)
- Colorado Mammoth (lacross)
- Colorado Rockies (baseball)
- Don’t like sports or theater but prefer some nightlife head to 4 Play Kitchen and Cocktails.*
Day 1 is done and now it’s on to Day 2!
What to Do on Day 2 of Your Visit
I’m a member of BIPOC Mountain Collective, a fantastic community of Black, Brown and Allied Outdoor enthusiasts. If you’ve thought about skiing, hiking, or camping and have been looking for a safe space to do it-this is a great community to join. It has chapters across the United States as well. I’m also a member of Outdoor Afro which also has chapters across the United States and the world.
Check out their events to see if there’s one that is happening while you’re in town. Events could include:
- Ski trips-BIPOC Mountain Collective stays on the slopes all winter long here in Colorado.
- Walking events
- Hiking
- Camping
Not for You?
Here are some other experiences to enjoy while you’re in town.
- Black American West Museum and Heritage Center-Black people have lived in Denver and the state of Colorado for a long time. Learn the history here.
- Enjoy high tea at TeaLee’s Tea House and Bookstore*-You do have to schedule your high tea prior to arrival.
- Do some yoga at Urban Sanctuary*
- Enjoy some live music at one of our many music venues. Denver is one of the best music cities in the United States for a reason.
- Visit one of the following towns for part of the day.
- Breckenridge-This is my #1 mountain town for Black visitors. Read the following post to learn why that is.
- Boulder
- Golden
- Vail
- Book a tour of the city of Denver.
36 Hours in Denver to visit the Museum for Black Girls is a quick visit. We have one more day left to plan and I think the key here is to keep things easy.
Day 3 of Your Denver Visit
Denverites love brunch. They may be obsessed with it. Head to Mimosas* or Saucy’s Southern BBQ* (they open at 11:00 am) One of the most important things to understand about experiencing Denver and the state of Colorado is that we enjoy doing the following:
- Relaxing
- Sitting on coffee shop patios and enjoying a great coffee/tea
- Happy hours
- Roaming around
- Markets-We have a lot of outdoor markets for shopping local goods
- Denver Bazaar
- First Fridays Art Walks on Santa Fe Street and throughout the city of Denver
- First Fridays in RINO/Five Points
Welcome to Denver! We hope you have a fantastic 36 Hours in Denver to visit the Museum for Black Girls.