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Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
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Things to Know
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver is a community-focused contemporary art museum in downtown Denver known for its rotating exhibitions of local and regional work and accessible programming, featuring a rooftop with views and seasonal events.
The museum excels at making contemporary art accessible through affordable admission days and creative community events like summer concerts, though exhibition quality varies depending on the current show.
- ✓Rooftop space with good views and a bar/food option that's worth visiting on its own
- ✓Strong community focus with resident penny admission days and artist memberships that genuinely make the space accessible
- ✓Diverse programming beyond exhibits including summer concerts and creative discussion nights
- ⚠Exhibition quality can be inconsistent—some visitors found the current show underwhelming compared to past exhibits
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Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsMichael Houlihan
2 months ago
Small but very well done. Definitely visit the rooftop! Excellent exhibition of local teen artwork.
Nikyun
4 months ago
Very unimpressed with the art pieces on display in this exhibition. Photos of water, video of water and trees. The glass/plastic barrels were the most impressive part of the museum. Rooftop was a cool little spot for a few photos but so far very underwhelmed and dissapointed. I recommend to skip this exhibition
Hayli Nemeth
a month ago
Obsessed. I always love what I find on exhibit here. The museum as an organization is so generous with the community: resident penny admission days, artist memberships, etc. you can feel how much intention goes into making the space accessible. I love the special events they do too! Concerts in the summer, creative discussion topic nights. Keep them coming please!
Francis Abbott
6 months ago
Great installations! Extremely contemporary. Roof top bar and food were a vibe in itself!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Museum of Contemporary Art Denver worth it in Downtown?
The museum excels at making contemporary art accessible through affordable admission days and creative community events like summer concerts, though exhibition quality varies depending on the current show. Known for: rooftop views, accessible admission, fresh exhibitions.
What do visitors love about Museum of Contemporary Art Denver?
Rooftop space with good views and a bar/food option that's worth visiting on its own Strong community focus with resident penny admission days and artist memberships that genuinely make the space accessible Diverse programming beyond exhibits including summer concerts and creative discussion nights
Is there anything to know before visiting Museum of Contemporary Art Denver?
Exhibition quality can be inconsistent—some visitors found the current show underwhelming compared to past exhibits
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