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Freyer – Newman Center

Discover the intersection of art and science in the Freyer – Newman Center at Denver Botanic Gardens. Home to a library, coffee shop, auditorium, art galleries, classrooms, and natural history and art collections, the Freyer – Newman Center is a hub for discovery and hands-on learning. Whether you’re browsing the latest exhibition, taking a class or just grabbing a cup of coffee, there’s always more to explore.

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Art Exhibitions

Explore ever-changing art exhibitions that feature the natural world as both material and muse.  

Sturm Family Auditorium
Daily Drop-in Films

Drop in to watch a free film in the Sturm Family Auditorium; no reservations required.

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Programs and Classes

Discover the art of science and the science of art with botanical illustration classes, cooking demonstrations, lectures and more.  

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Coffee and Dining

Need a boost? Visit Copper Door Coffee Roasters located in the Freyer – Newman Center—no admission required. 

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Natural History Collections

Meet thousands of dried plants and fungi specimens from the Southern Rocky Mountain Region and beyond.

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Helen Fowler Library

Stop by the Helen Fowler Library and browse books about gardening, botany and more—no admission required.

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