The best arts & culture spots in Boulder

18 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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The Mission Ballroom

Arts & Culture

Current artists perform on a moving stage that can be adapted to varying audience sizes.

4242 Wynkoop St (Denver)

“Current artists perform on a moving stage that can be adapted to varying audience sizes.”

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University of Colorado Art Museum

Arts & Culture

Drop into the University of Colorado Art Museum for CU Collects: Imagining a Creative Campus, on view now, a sharp little wander through…

1085 18th St

“Drop into the University of Colorado Art Museum for CU Collects: Imagining a Creative Campus, on view now, a sharp little wander through creativity drawn from across campus. Then pencil in the summer sound bath on August 12 for some midweek calm.”

From the Boulder newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Molly Brown House Museum

Arts & Culture

Make your weekend less predictable and step into the Victorian-era world of Titanic heroine Margaret "Molly" Brown. At Molly Brown House…

1340 Pennsylvania St (Denver)

“Make your weekend less predictable and step into the Victorian-era world of Titanic heroine Margaret "Molly" Brown. At Molly Brown House Museum you’ll find tours, exhibits, and Titanic history that reveal the woman behind the legend, plus rooms packed with period furnishings and Denver stories worth retelling.”

From the Aurora newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Arts & Culture

Galleries hosting changing regional & international artists of all stripes plus performances & more.

1750 13th St

“Galleries hosting changing regional & international artists of all stripes plus performances & more.”

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The Aurora Fox Arts Center

Arts & Culture

Cozy, small theater (former movie house) known for staging musicals, plays and other live performances.

9900 E Colfax Ave (Aurora)

“Cozy, small theater (former movie house) known for staging musicals, plays and other live performances.”

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Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station

Arts & Culture

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

1338 1st St (Denver)

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

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Fascination St. Fine Art and Frame

Arts & Culture

Gallery featuring modern paintings, sculpture & limited-edition prints by regional & global artists.

545 S Broadway #100 (Denver)

“Gallery featuring modern paintings, sculpture & limited-edition prints by regional & global artists.”

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Clyfford Still Museum

Arts & Culture

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

1250 Bannock St (Denver)

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

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Shelby American Collection

Arts & Culture

Roomy venue exhibiting famous midcentury racecars, plus photos, artwork & memorabilia.

5020 Chaparral Ct

“Roomy venue exhibiting famous midcentury racecars, plus photos, artwork & memorabilia.”

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Museo de las Americas

Arts & Culture

Museum featuring collections of historical and modern Latin American art, plus events.

861 Santa Fe Dr (Denver)

“Museum featuring collections of historical and modern Latin American art, plus events.”

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Four Mile Historic Park

Arts & Culture

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

715 S Forest St (Denver)

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

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Arts & Culture

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

2001 Colorado Blvd (Denver)

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

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History Colorado Center

Arts & Culture

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

1200 Broadway (Denver)

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

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Denver Art Museum

Arts & Culture

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

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy (Denver)

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

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Denver Firefighters Museum

Arts & Culture

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

1326 Tremont Pl (Denver)

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

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Paramount Theatre

Arts & Culture

This 1930 art deco performance space hosts live entertainment from concerts to comedians.

1621 Glenarm Pl (Denver)

“This 1930 art deco performance space hosts live entertainment from concerts to comedians.”

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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Arts & Culture

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

7711 E Academy Blvd (Denver)

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

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Denver Botanic Gardens

Arts & Culture

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

1007 York St (Denver)

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

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