Aspen Art Museum

Aspen, a town well-known for supporting the performing arts, also provides exposure to international contemporary art with exhibits at Aspen Art Museum, located in an historic building north of town.  

Overview

Aspen Art Museum (AAM), a non-collecting museum of international contemporary art, established in 1979, and accredited by the American Association of Museums, curates eight to ten shows per year and operates with an annual budget of over $3 million and a staff of more than 25 professionals. Housed in a refurbished brick-and-mortar hydroelectric plant, the museum aims to exhibit the newest, most progressive and provocative work available from international artists. For information on current and future exhibits, visit www.aspenartmuseum.org. Guided tours are available upon reservation. Contact the museum at (970) 925-8054. Both Upper and Lower Galleries are wheel chair accessible.

In addition to exhibits, AAM hosts art talks, school programs, workshops and tours. The Questrom Lecture Series offers to the public a chance to engage exhibiting artists in discussion about their work and the art world at large. For educators interested in free guided tours for school groups and youth organizations, contact the museum's Education and Public Programs Department at (970) 925-8050. Summer workshops are available for children ages 7 and up. Art Educators Training is also available in the summer for high school students interested in pursuing a career in the arts or arts education. Information about these and other programs can be found at the department number listed above.  

Location/Directions

Aspen Art Museum can be found at 590 North Mill Street along the Rio Grand Trail at the northern border of the town of Aspen. 

Seasons/Hours

 Open seven days a week throughout the calendar year.

• Tuesday thru Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.
• Closed Mondays and major holidays.

Cost/Fees

Free admission.

Annual membership fees begin at $35 for individuals and $50 for family. For ways to support AAM, please visit http://www.aspenartmuseum.org/membership.html.