Museum space feels like walking through an artist's home with intimate vignettes showcasing 20th-century design trends. Atmosphere is classy and creative, with rooms packed full of art deco and art nouveau furnishings alongside original studio displays. Walls feature artwork from local artists that complement the period installations.
An intimate space with a well-curated collection of paintings, furniture, and decorative objects like ceramics and glass. The museum highlights early and mid 20th century decorative arts and features vivid pointillism with abstract themes.
An intimate space with a well-curated collection of paintings, furniture, ceramics, metal, and glass. Exhibits arranged chronologically by art movements offer a nostalgic view of early and mid 20th century decorative arts. Vance Kirkland's studio stands out as a highlight.
"It's like walking through an artistic friend's home filled with decor."
"I found this art museum to be a one-of-a-kind gem."
"This museum's design vignettes feel like walking through an artistic friend's home."
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The ticket price includes admission to both the Denver Art Museum and The Kirkland.
The museum has wonderful American art pottery from different eras.
Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.
Bright, clean space designed for interactive play features travel-themed pretend areas like an airplane, ice cream truck, and post office. Kids enjoy hands-on activities including craft tables, puppet shows, and a bouncy room. The environment feels safe and organized, welcoming young children to explore freely.
Free painting and pottery painting stand out as key activities. The setup offers a perfect mix of stations and crafts for hands-on creativity.
Interactive play areas let kids explore and use their imagination freely. The museum stays clean and works well for birthday parties with a fun, stress-free vibe.
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Reservations are recommended to avoid overcrowding and ensure a pleasant experience.
Admission is charged only for children above a certain age, making it budget-friendly for families.
The facility is clean and organized, providing a safe environment for kids.
Children's museum offers imaginative play with thoughtfully designed and spacious areas featuring diverse activities like a pet store, ice cream parlor, and craft stations. The atmosphere stays calm and clean, welcoming toddlers and young kids to explore safely in one large, open room.
Fun activities include pottery painting, crafts, and coloring. Kids can paint robot banks and enjoy hands-on creative play with blocks and magna tiles.
Spacious and well maintained, this museum offers a safe environment where kids 2 and under can explore freely. The scarf wall stands out as a unique exhibit, and the manageable size helps keep little ones in sight easily.
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Reservations are required for private parties on weekends.
Visiting on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 to 10 is ideal for fewer crowds.
The facility is very clean and toddler-safe.
Custom-built space showcases bold, emotionally charged paintings with minimalist architecture and natural light that creates an intimate, reflective atmosphere. Visitors engage with art in a thoughtful layout that avoids feeling rushed or crowded, complemented by a hands-on creative area for making art.
Bold, jagged forms and intense colors define the abstract expressionist paintings here. The clean, minimalist architecture complements the emotionally charged works, creating a space that invites deep introspection and highlights the evolution from realism to grand abstraction.
A custom-built space showcases the entire collection of one artist with amazing architecture and lighting. The museum offers a quiet, educational environment that encourages visitors, including kids, to create their own meaning from the art.
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Admission is $10 for co-residents to enter the museum.
The museum rotates 75% of the artwork every 6 months.
The museum occasionally holds weekend concerts.
Museum occupies a beautifully restored Victorian building once a school and home, featuring Salon Style galleries and historic architecture. Atmosphere is quiet and serious, with a strict no photography rule enhancing focus on extensive Western art collection spanning over a century. Visitors encounter diverse artworks including paintings, sculptures, and a notable gun exhibit, all presented with thoughtful curation and accessible layout.
Over 300 paintings from the West fill the space, including giant Bierstads, Hills, and Okeefes. The collection features works from the Taos Society of Artists and includes sculptures, furniture, and other art forms in a well thought out setting.
A stunning Western art collection fills a beautiful old building with works by great artists like Albert Bierstadt. The museum offers a close-up experience with art in a well-kept, inviting setting and has a simple no-photo rule that enhances the visit.
Good to know
Admission is $5, making it an affordable option for visitors.
The museum is wheelchair accessible for those with mobility needs.
Parking can be difficult and expensive; plan extra time for it.