Aspen Art Museum
Museums, Galleries, Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Art, Local Culture, Photography, Architecture
$5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students, free for those under 12.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Aspen Art Museum
Art museum in an old hydroelectric plant
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590 North Mill Street Aspen, CO 81611 |
+1 970 925 8050 Fax: +1 970 925 8054 |
Description
At this center, it is hard to tell if the real art is inside on display or outside. The impressive landscape, with a historic building (an old hydroelectric plant) obscured beneath a small forest of aspen trees and the rushing Frying Pan in the background, could easily grace a frame. It is by far one of the most scenic art museums in the country. The gallery hosts rotating installations year round, and the exhibitions usually focus on contemporary art, from the surreal to the abstract. Recent shows have included the portrait paintings of Elizabeth Peyton. Admission: USD5 adults, USD3 students and seniors, Members and children under 12 are free.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10a-6p Tu-Sa, noon-6p SuVisit Time: 30min-2hr
Best Time to Visit: 10am-6pm, Tue-Sat; noon-6pm, Sun.
Why Best: Hours of operation.
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Relaxed atmosphere, no crowds, beautiful setting that invites visitors to walk around the museum inside and out.
Price: $0-$5
Price Notes: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors/students, free for those under 12.
Discounts Available: The museum is free on Fridays and every Thursday during exhibitions, 5-7pm.
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD
Exposure
Indoor with climate control.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bicycle
Motorbike/Scooter
Walking
Notes: From Highway 82: turn North onto Mill Street at the Hotel Jerome. Drive North up the hill past the large Rio Grande Park to the right, and cross the bridge over the Roaring Fork River. Just after the bridge, make a sharp right turn into the museum parking lot.
Parking Availability: Yes
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