The northern part of the Denver Art Museum will reopen on Oct. 24 after a $150 million construction and renovation project that has taken more than three years.

The museum’s renovated campus includes the Gio Ponti-designed Lanny and Sharon Martin Building — the castle-like structure formerly known as the North Building — and the brand new John J.Sie Welcome Center.

“We are looking forward to welcoming our community into new, dynamic spaces this fall, to explore art, world cultures and their own creativity,” Museum Director Christoph Heinrich said.

“For more than three years, the north side of our campus has been undergoing a bold transformation to improve the visitor experience while honoring and preserving the building’s historic architecture.”

The galleries on each of the eight floors of the Martin Building will showcase cultures and people from throughout history. For instance, there will be a new Latin American Art and Art of the Ancient America’s galleries on Level 3, while one floor above will showcase a newly installed Asian Art gallery. 

The seventh floor’s expanded Western American Art Gallery  will gather that collection in one area for the first time. And the new Jana & Fred Bartlit Learning & Engagement Center will also will have exhibits for people of all ages. 

The new Sie Welcome Center will connects the Martin Building to the Martin Building immediately to the south.

The welcome center will include space for programs and for ticketing and guest services. Two new dining options will be inside the two-story building, while an art conservation and technical studies laboratory is in the lower level. 

“With its elliptical shape that approachable from all angles, and transparent glass façade, the Sie Welcome Center is an inviting and glowing beacon to greet all visitors,” said Jorge Silvetti, principal at Machado Silvetti, the architect who designed it.

Heinrich is already counting down the days to the grand opening celebration.

“We look forward to showcasing the museum’s global collections … and providing new spaces for learning and engagement,” he said.