Aspen Art Museum

The Aspen Art Museum was founded in 1979, and presents internationally renowned exhibitions of contemporary art from around the globe. The museum is a short walk from downtown Aspen, located at 590 North Mill Street and is housed in an historic brick building on the scenic Rio Grande Trail.

Year round programs are offered at the Aspen Art Museum. Prominent artists and curators offer stimulating art talks and gallery tours. Artist studio and private collection tours can also be arranged in conjunction with the Distinguished Artist in Residence Program. The museum also offers educational workshops in visual literacy, along with member art trips to international art centers.

On an annual basis, the Aspen Art Museum offers art trips for members to exciting locations throughout the United States and Europe. These exclusive and popular tours provide exceptional opportunities to visit artists' studios and private art collections in addition to famous galleries and renowned museums. Itineraries are planned by museum administration in conjunction with important collectors and museum directors at every destination. Recent trips have included New York, Chicago, San Francisco, London, and Bilbao, Spain.

In addition to regular presentations of outstanding exhibitions, the Aspen Art Museum also provides various entertaining special events throughout the year. The museum is a great venue for those seeking unique site rental opportunities. Private functions at the Aspen Art Museum are of growing interest and are of great success.