4.5Denver Art Museum(3.461 reviews) - Denver arts Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
Known for its wide range of Native American art, this museum also contains the only major Asian art collection in the Rocky Mountains.See more..
5.0The International Church of Cannabis(916 reviews) - Put it on your list Monday: 12:00 PM - 7:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Churches & Cathedrals
Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during our world famous guided meditation/laser light show in Denver. Get swept away seven days a week as the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade, gallery, theater, art garden, and media room featuring over 10,000 video games on free play.See more..
4.5Clyfford Still Museum(416 reviews) - Evocative, Approachable Showcase of Namesake’s Private Collection Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Home to one of the world’s most intact public collections of any major artist, the Clyfford Still Museum offers nine beautiful galleries of Still’s art, historic photos, objects and letters from the Clyfford Still Archives, interactive features, tranquil outdoor terraces, views into storage and conservation areas, a hands-on art creation studio, shopping, exciting programs and events, and more. The Clyfford Still Museum is located in the heart of Denver’s Golden Triangle Creative District west of the Denver Art Museum’s Hamilton Building. The two-story, 28,500-square-foot building was designed by Brad Cloepfil of Allied Works Architecture specifically to display Clyfford Still’s work. The Clyfford Still Museum collection represents more than 93 percent of the artist’s lifetime output, including approximately 3,125 works created between 1920 and 1980 as well as his complete archives.See more..
4.5Swetsville Zoo(172 reviews) - Delightfully quirky! Art Museums
It’s like a little park tucked right off the main road and along a big creek. The sculptures are super-creative and whimsical. They are clever and fun to look at—from springy dachshunds to fanciful birds to roaring dinosaurs!See more..
4.5Michael Garman Museum & Gallery(145 reviews) - Fun For ALL Ages Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Art Museums
The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery features over 500 handmade sculptures by Michael Garman honoring American Heroes from all walks of life. Reproductions of Michael Garman's original sculptures are all hand-crafted and finished in the Production Studio located in Garman Building. We offer personalization options to help you create a portrait of the hero in your life. We also house Magic Town - Michael Garman's 3,000 sq-foot sculptural theater. Wander through this miniature city complete with hundreds of hand-sculpted characters, holograms and visual illusions which make the sculptures appear to move throughout the exhibit. Magic Town tells Michael Garman's life story with 7 decades of American History inspired by the artist's vagabond journeys throughout North & South America. All admissions include complimentary popcorn and a scavenger hunt. Guided tours and group discounts available with reservation.See more..
4.5Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center(69 reviews) - Fantastic Gem in Pueblo Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Theaters • Art Museums
The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center creates artistic learning experiences for everyone. One-of-a-kind, educational, inspirational, inclusive…the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center fits all these descriptions and more. Pledging art for all, this beautiful facility has held hands with arts education in Southern Colorado since 1972 and never let go. This multi-disciplinary center for the arts is located in Pueblo and serves 17 surrounding counties. As an organization, the Arts Center encourages people to bring out the best in others through high-quality art exhibitions, performing arts, dance arts, an award-winning children’s museum, comprehensive arts educational programming, and an artistic space for meetings, performances and events. The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center and Buell Children's Museum are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.See more..
4.5Foothills Art Center(56 reviews) - Free art museum in an old church Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Come and visit for FREE! Located in historic downtown Golden, Foothills Art Center leads and inspires the community through art, education, and cultural excellence with engaging exhibitions and dynamic arts programming for learners of all ages. Foothills Art Center was founded in 1968 and is an official member of the United States National Registry of Historic Buildings. The center is housed in an 1872 Gothic style church, an 1892 Queen Anne style manse and a Victorian-era mansion built in 1899 – all surrounded by a sculpture garden at 809 15th Street in downtown Golden, Colorado.See more..
A Hidden Gem of Cowboy Art! Arthur Roy Mitchell painted iconic western scenes featuring cowboys, horses, cattle and vast beautiful landscapes that captured the hearts and minds of pulp western readers from the 1930's to today. The largest collection of his work is proudly displayed at the A.R. Mitchell Museum of Western Art, in downtown Trinidad, Colorado. Plan a visit to view this beautiful collection and we hope you'll become a member and support our efforts to keep his art alive and on display for generations to come.See more..
We stopped here to look in the small museum they have with Native American art items. They have a reproduction of an Indian Trading Post and one of the largest, beautiful native woven rugs ever made. They also have an extensive collection of Native American jewelry for sale and we found a piece that we bought. Their prices seemed reasonable with what we have seen elsewhere in the Southwest.See more..
4.5Wilkerson Pass(41 reviews) - Unbelievable Views Art Museums
Whether you are driving east or west on 24, plan on pulling off here to take in the views. The location is such that as you peak the pass, you will get your first full glimpse of either the continental divide (heading west) or Pikes Peak (heading east). It is breathtaking and the stop here allows you to take in the impressive sights without the distraction of driving.See more..
The Art Center is a community arts organization dedicated to improving quality of life by promoting the enjoyment and understanding of the visual arts and related arts through studio art instruction, educational programs for children and adults, exhibitions and the acquisition, care and display of a permanent art collection. Art Center Facts: The only resource in Mesa County and the region that provides: *Year round arts education programs for children and adults of all abilities and ages.*An exhibition venue for students of all ages, local artists and art guilds.*Exhibits by nationally and internationally renowned artists.*More than 25 diverse art exhibits annually.*A Permanent Collection that preserves Colorado’s rich history and culture.The Art center annual budget in 2011 was nearly $500,000.City and County do not subsidize the annual budget. The Art Center is financially supported through memberships, donations, sponsorships, local businesses, class tuition, grants, service organizations, art sales, facility rentals, Gift Shop revenue, admissions and fund raisers. The Art Center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the Membership. The Center is open Tuesdays – Saturdays from 9 am to 4 pm., and closed Sundays and some holidays. Admission is free on Tuesdays.See more..
MOA maintains an outdoor sculpture collection at Marjorie Park on the north side of Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, however the physical museum is headquartered at the Englewood Civic Center in the heart of Englewood where is also maintains a large outdoor sculpture collection. MOA also offers indoor galleries with rotating exhibitions, studios and special events and programs. Although our outdoor collection is accessible to the public 7 days a week 24 hours a day, If you would like a guided tour of our gallery or outdoor collection, please call in advance to schedule your group. Our indoor gallery may be closed from time to time as we transition exhibitions, we advise that you call prior to visiting to assure there is an exhibition available for view.See more..
5.0Town Hall Arts Center(21 reviews) - Broadway in Littleton (Xanadu) Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
Over the year we have always had a great time attending the show put on by this amazing repertoire. This past year, we really loved their production of Xanadu, roller skates and all. Small atmosphere provides for an intimate experience. Well done!!!See more..
4.5Powers Art Center(15 reviews) - If you love contemporary art don’t miss Monday: Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
The Powers Art Center is a world-class museum and study center dedicated to the memory of John G. PowersSee more..
4.5Carbondale Public Art(13 reviews) - Public Art Walk, Carbondale CO Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Carbondale has an interesting collection of sculptures located around downtown. There is a formal event (Art Walk) every year where you can view the new art along with the artists. But, the visiting art sculptures and the permanent collection are both available to view all year round. We had a great time strolling around town looking at the art and stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. This would be a good activity for a family with children.See more..
