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Aspen Art Museum

A sight in Downtown, Aspen, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Aspen Art Museum in Downtown, Aspen
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Why go

Free contemporary art museum with a rooftop cafe and mountain views.

It is one of 18 curated places we feature in Aspen, alongside 5 activities, 4 places to eat and 4 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Little Nell and Ajax Tavern.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Aspen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    The Little Nell

    Ski-in, ski-out hotel at the base of the Silver Queen Gondola on Aspen Mountain.

    Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Ajax Tavern

    Slopeside patio at the base of the gondola, known for its truffle fries and burger.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Silver Queen Gondola

    Ride from downtown to the 11,212-foot summit of Aspen Mountain in about 15 minutes.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Aspen Mountain

    Ski mountain rising straight from downtown Aspen, reached by the Silver Queen Gondola, with no beginner runs.

    Activity · 0.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wheeler Opera House

    Sandstone opera house built in 1889 by silver baron Jerome Wheeler, now hosting concerts, comedy and films.

    Sight · 0.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Hotel Jerome

    Downtown hotel opened in 1889, with a busy bar, the J-Bar, that has been Aspen's living room for generations.

    Stay · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Aspen Art Museum features on 2 of our curated routes, each with a day-by-day plan you can copy to your crew.

More to do in Aspen

Aspen Art Museum is our only sight pick in Aspen; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Aspen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Aspen run from 30°F in January to 80°F in July; April is usually the wettest month. For Aspen Art Museum itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Aspen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Aspen weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
637 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA
Coordinates
39.18814, -106.81664
Destination
Aspen, Colorado
Website
aspenartmuseum.org

Aspen Art Museum: quick answers

How much time do you need at Aspen Art Museum?

Plan on about an hour at Aspen Art Museum. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Aspen Art Museum?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Aspen Art Museum free?

Yes, we list Aspen Art Museum as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Aspen Art Museum?

Aspen Art Museum is at 637 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA, in Downtown. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Aspen Art Museum?

Aspen Art Museum appears on Colorado Rockies and Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen, curated routes you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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