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Art Museums & History Museums in Boulder County, Colorado
Agricultural Heritage Center: Farming at the turn of the 20th century. 8348 Ute Highway 66, west of Longmont, winter hours Nov.-March, then open April-Oct.; 303-776-8848 James F. Bailey Assay Office Museum: Site where prospectors brought ore samples to see if they had struck it rich. 6352 Fourmile Canyon Drive, west of Boulder, open April-Oct.; 303-776-8848 BOULDER HISTORY MUSEUM The museum’s collection features more than 35,000 objects of historical significance donated by Boulder-area families over the past 60 years, like the publisher’s desk from the 1890 Daily Camera. The “Snoopy as the WWI Flying Ace” exhibit opens Feb. 3 and runs through April 30, showcasing 40 of Snoopy’s most exciting adventures in his transformed doghouse. See website for info about the Retro Ski Day at Eldora Mountain Resort on March 14, and for more information on exhibits and related programs. BOULDER MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (BMoCA) The museum will be closed January through May 2009 for exciting renovations, but please check the website for information on art programs being held during that time.
BRADFORD WASHBURN AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM Located in downtown Golden, the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is devoted to the stories of mountains and mountaineers. The only museum of its type in the United States, the museum introduces visitors to the world of mountain and rock climbing and honors the achievements of mountaineers from America and around the world. Other exhibits deal with climate, science, cultures and the humanities as they relate to mountains. CARNEGIE BRANCH LIBRARY FOR LOCAL HISTORY Boulder’s original library building houses historic Boulder County photographs and manuscripts. Children’s Museum of Denver Offers interactive playscapes, daily programming, storytimes and special events for children up to age 8. The first Tuesday of every month, admission is free from 4-8pm. COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM In addition to excellent permanent exhibits, the museum hosts “Let’s Make History,” a Saturday program for families. “Denver at 150: Imagine a Great City” opened Nov. 22. CU ART MUSEUM The CU Art Museum is closed for construction through fall 2009. A new visual arts complex will house an expanded CU Art Museum. Please see website or call for updates on outreach exhibitions and events during the closure. CU HERITAGE CENTER Located in the University of Colorado’s original building, the Heritage Center preserves CU history in seven themed rooms, including the Klauder Architecture Gallery, the Distinguished Alumni Gallery, the President’s Room, and CU in Space. CU MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY The museum is the premier natural history resource in the Rocky Mountain region. The building houses millions of specimens related geology, archaeology, paleontology and zoology, five galleries, a nature photography section, and more. DENVER ART MUSEUM DAM makes its fabulous array of art and artists available to people no matter their means with First Free Saturdays, when the museum offers free general admission to Colorado residents on the first Saturday of the month. You can also join the “Untitled” party on the last Friday of the month and enjoy art, music, performances and refreshments from 6-10pm. Call or check the website for information on lectures, tours, family activities, films and more.
In April 2009, a new permanent exhibit opens: “Expedition Health,” with live demonstrations and fun experiments. The museum’s regular exhibits focus on anthropology, geology, paleontology, space science and zoology. ESTES PARK MUSEUM From the first Native inhabitants to the early explorers in the mid-19th century, the Estes Park area has seen its share of heroes and villains. The museum weaves the tales of these local historical characters in presentations and exhibits. Through March 1, see “Before Estes: Evidence of the Native American” in the main gallery. GOLDEN OLDY CYCLERY Displays at the “Sustainable Museum of Sustainable Transportation” include more than 60 classic bicycles and 70 recorded readings of Victorian cycling poetry. The expanded library houses over 120,000 pages of pre-1900 cycling journals. Open by appointment. GOLDEN PIONEER MUSEUM Since 1939, this museum has been the repository of all things Golden, from Native American artifacts to antique musical instruments, vintage clothing and more. LAFAYETTE MINERS' MUSEUM Refurbished 1890s coal miner’s home with displays of mining equipment and period household items. LEANIN' TREE MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART Some 250 paintings and 125 bronze sculptures make this museum one of the world’s largest private collections of contemporary Western American art. Don’t miss the sculpture garden. It’s especially beautiful under a blanket of snow. LONGMONT MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER An outdoor courtyard and four exhibit spaces encourage visitors to explore Longmont’s history and culture, including the achievements of Vance Brand, an Apollo astronaut and Longmont native. Another permanent history exhibit spans 14,000 years of Longmont and Front Range history.
LOUISVILLE HISTORICAL MUSEUM Three historic buildings house this museum and its collection of coal-mining artifacts and old photographs. The smallest building re-creates a miner’s home. The museum currently features the exhibit “Remembering the Monarch Mine Explosion of 1936.” LOVELAND MUSEUM & GALLERY The 4,000-square-foot gallery hosts regional, national and international exhibitions, including world-class permanent local history displays. LYONS REDSTONE MUSEUM Gift shop and regional genealogy displays, housed in an 1881 redstone schoolhouse. Open daily June-Sept. ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUILT MUSEUM A museum dedicated to the art of quiltmaking and quilt preservation, RMQM continues to expand its permanent collection of quilts. The museum presents 10 exhibits a year, highlighting different styles, histories or themes.
WOW! (WORLD OF WONDER) MUSEUM Interactive science and art exhibits, classes, performances and workshops for toddlers and school-age children and their families.
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