Best places: Museums in Denver, United States

Horticultural library at Denver Botanic Gardens including rare books, seed catalogs & other items.

Movie theater chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.

2 buildings (the second designed by architect Daniel Libeskind) highlighting Western & regional art.

Wartime aircraft, WWII uniform collection & aviation art on the former site of Lowry Air Force Base.

👍👍 I had a really nice visit. I recommend bringing at least one friend along: it makes it easier to take photos, although there are plenty of helpful staff around who can do this as well. The museum is relatively compact, with maybe a dozen large illusion installations and another two-dozen smaller i...

👍👍 What an awesome visit! We learned so much about the history of the house and really enjoyed the female empowerment theme. A definite must-see when in the Denver area. FYI, you can not consume on the property.

Minimalist showcase for the large-scale paintings & archives of the namesake Abstract Expressionist.

Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits, lectures & more in an eco-friendly building.

Titanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.

Museum & park set on 12 acres includes an 1800s log cabin, barn with farm animals & guided tours.

Surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures & a story arc.

👍👍 I ❤️ this memorabilia museum! Bruce makes the experience personalized and tells amazing 📖s about #⚾️history. There are so many 😎 collectibles and different pieces to explore. It is something 🤩 to do downtown, especially if it’s ☔️🌧️… Cute 👕 👚 s too! XO ✌️😘

A 1909 fire station houses galleries & exhibits on the history of the Denver fire department.

An old fire truck, bubble-blowing lab & other interactive exhibits help kids learn by participating.

Colorful, interactive museum with an array of quirky sets designed as selfie backdrops.

Victorian home filled with artifacts telling the story of African-Americans in the Wild West.

Historic structure showcasing paintings of the American West from the early 1800s to the present.

Grand Victorian home built by Rocky Mountain News founder in 1883 that housed famous local families.

👍👍 Amazing! Love all the information and the curator was very helpful and informative. Although I’m not a Black Woman, I didn’t feel intimidated. I left feeling inspired, cultured, and even more curious about the impact of Black women in our great nation.

This hall of fame & museum explores Colorado's sports history, with exhibits & guided stadium tours.