Museums in Denver

Denver Museums & Art Centers

Denver’s cultural landscape ranges from the Civic Center’s architectural landmarks to the industrial hubs of the RiNo and Santa Fe districts. Key institutions include the Denver Art Museum, known for its extensive Native American collections, and the Clyfford Still Museum, dedicated to Abstract Expressionism. Specialized sites offer insights into local history and industry, such as the U.S. Mint’s coin production facilities and the Molly Brown House. The city also supports a network of creative spaces, including the Art District on Santa Fe and various converted studio galleries across the metropolitan area.

Denver Museums & Art Centers — Map

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Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is an art museum located in the Civic Center of Denver, Colorado.

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U.S. Mint

Take a guided tour through this mint to see how coins are produced. The tour will also inform you about the history of US mints.

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Molly Brown House Museum

The Molly Brown House Museum is a house in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and…

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado.

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Art District on Santa Fe

This district holds more than 60 art galleries, theaters, bars, and restaurants.

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Clyfford Still Museum

Clyfford Still was an American painter, and one of the leading figures in the first generation of Abstract Expressionists, who developed a…

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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

The Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum is located on the former Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, United States.

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Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

The Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is located in downtown Denver at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, Colorado, United…

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Museum of Outdoor Arts

Museum of Outdoor Arts is a non-profit museum and gallery based in Englewood, Colorado.

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O’Sullivan Art Gallery

Located at Regis University, this gallery hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and student work.

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Westward Gallery

Contemporary art gallery in the Tennyson Street Cultural District featuring local Colorado artists.

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Kirk Norlin Studio & Gallery

Working studio and gallery focused on contemporary landscape and abstract paintings.

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Tank Studios

Shared studio space for professional artists, hosting occasional open studio events and exhibitions.

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Lalu: imagine. create. play.

Creative arts studio specializing in children's workshops and process-based art education.

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Art Gym

Shared workspace and gallery providing equipment for printmaking, lapidary, and metalsmithing.

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Lapis Gallery

Art gallery and framing studio showcasing local fine art and jewelry.

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The Temple

Contemporary art space and creative hub housed in a historic 1880s synagogue building.

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PlatteForum

Arts organization pairing professional artists with youth for social justice-focused residencies and exhibitions.

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Forney Museum of Transportation

Collection of over 600 artifacts including steam locomotives, antique cars, and aviation exhibits.

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Globeville Riverfront Art Center (GRACe)

Large-scale studio complex housing over 80 artists and designers in the Globeville neighborhood.

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Aurora Fox Arts Center

Historic 1946 movie theater converted into a performing arts center and gallery space.

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Blue Silo Studios

Artist studio building located in a renovated industrial site within the RiNo Art District.

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Tracy Weil Weilworks

Gallery and studio of artist Tracy Weil, co-founder of the River North (RiNo) Art District.

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