Museums and galleries in Denver

Museums and galleries in Denver

1. See

   Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

   Set in the home of Dr. Justina Ford, Colorado's first Black woman doctor, this museum is dedicated to the contributions of Black pioneers in the Old West. The 19th-century building was moved 12 blocks to become a museum.

   Fri Sat 10AM-2PM·Adults $17, seniors $15, youth 6-17/college ID/military ID $12, children 5 and under free

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   Center for Colorado Women's History

   Byers-Evans House Museum

   One of Denver's great historic homes, built in 1883 by Rocky Mountain News publisher Williams Byers and elegantly furnished with original turn of the (20th) century pieces. Tour the house or catch featured exhibitions in the gallery.

   Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun noon-4PM (guided tours at 10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:30PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM and 3:30PM)·Adult $7, senior (60+) $5, child (18 and under) free

3. See

   Children's Museum of Denver

   This educational museum takes a fun, hands-on approach to learning. Note: No adults are allowed in the Museum without a child, and no children without an adult.

   9AM-4PM·$18.75 ages 2-59, $16.75 age 1 or over 60

4. See

   City Park

   Enjoy the Denver sunshine at this 330-acre (130 hectares) urban park east of downtown. Two lakes, numerous fields, playgrounds, and a golf course, as well as the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science are all within its expansive bounds.

5. See

   Clyfford Still Museum

   Clyfford Still was in the first generation of US abstract expressionist artist of the early-mid 20th century. He pioneered the path which Rothko, Pollock, and others followed. But Still was not concerned with fame or sales, which is why you have heard of the others but not Still. And so he kept most of his works, and his will called for a city to create a museum to exhibit the whole collection, intact, which was a very Still move. Denver rose to the challenge, and the result is this museum: fascinating architecture with fascinating contents. The curators are interested not just in Still's work but in the questions it raises, such as how to preserve forever drawings which fade with light and paintings which darken with time.

   Tue–Sun 10AM-5PM, Mon closed·$18, less if Colorado resident, senior, teacher, or student, under 18 years free

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   Denver Art Museum

   A huge museum with art from all over the world. You'll want to give yourself several hours to properly explore the place.

   Wed-Mon 10AM-5PM, Tue 10AM-8PM·Adult $27 ($30 weekends and holidays); senior, student, teacher, or veteran $24 ($27 weekends and holidays); 18 and under free. Discounts for Colorado residents

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   Denver Firefighters Museum

   Historical and interactive exhibits, activities and special events celebrating Denver's firefighters.

   Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM·$9 adults, $8 seniors/military/firefighters, $7 children 3-12, Free for children under 3

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   Denver Museum of Nature & Science

   Exhibitions, planetarium and IMAX. Highlights include extensive geological specimens and a lovely view of the mountains with a diagram identifying which peaks are which.

   Open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Sat-Thu 9AM-5PM, Fri 9AM-9PM·$25.95 adult, $22.95 senior 65+, $20.95 youth 18-3

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   Kirkland Museum

   Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art

   Fine and Decorative art museum featuring over 30,000 works by more than 1,500 artists and designers. Building was moved in 2016.

   Tue-Sat 11AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

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    Molly Brown House Museum

    This restored Victorian was once home to labor reformist, actress and Titanic survivor Margaret Brown. It now showcases that era of Colorado history through exhibits and special events. Museum is limited to 16 visitors at a time, so purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended.

    Tue-Sun 10AM-5PM, Thu 10AM-7PM. Guided tours start on the hour. Last admission 1 hour before closing.·$22 adult, $20 senior (70 & up)/military/teachers/student with ID; $18 child (ages 18-6); free for 5 and under. Prices are $5 less for the explore-on-your-own option, $2 less for CO residents

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    Museo de las Americas

    Denver is home to a large and growing Latino population, and this museum focuses on their art and heritage.

    Tue-Fri 10AM-5PM, Sat Sun noon-5PM·$5

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    Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

    Housed in an ultra-modern building downtown, this innovative museum seeks to engage the community with workshops, films, lectures, and a relaxing, open environment. Visit the rooftop deck for 360-degree views of Denver, grab a quick bite in the cafe, and check out the functional public performance space called The Lane.

    Tue-Thu noon-7PM, Fri noon-9PM, Sat Sun 10AM-5PM·$8 adults ($5 after 5PM), $5 students/seniors, children and teens under 18 free

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    National Ballpark Museum

    A family-run museum that contains one of the best private baseball collections in the country, this museum holds a stunning collection of artifacts from ballparks all over the country, including signs, bricks, and seats from the classic ballparks of old, as well as a section of Fenway Park's "Green Monster".

    Open by appointment; call to schedule a visit·$10 adults, $5 seniors/children, free for active military and children under 6

14. See Not mapped

    Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

    An air museum at the former Lowry Air Force Base with large aircraft and spacecraft collection.

    10AM-5PM·$20 adults

15. See

    Forney Transportation Museum

    4303 Brighton Blvd

    Thu-Mon 10AM-5PM (closed Tue Wed)·$17 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children (3-12), free for children under 3

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0).