Experience the West through Art
Where the Old West
Meets the New West
Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the American Museum of Western Art —The Anschutz Collection (AMWA) is home to one of the country’s greatest surveys of Western American art. AMWA displays more than 300 paintings by more than 180 artists from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Through both historical and contemporary works, the story of the West is told by the artists who lived, experienced, and continue to interpret it. More than just an art museum, AMWA invites visitors to bask in the land’s beauty, drama, and grandeur, discover the rich tapestry of cultures that shaped the region, and ponder art’s role in shaping perceptions of the West.
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On Display
The Collection
School Tours & Resources for Educators
The American Museum of Western Art offers free school tours, classroom outreach, and online lessons and resources. Museum Educators work with teachers to customize onsite tours and activities that support Colorado State Standards. Click below to learn more about booking a field trip or browse online education resources.
The Museum Shop
Welcome to the American Museum of Western Art’s Museum Shop. Items sold here are developed locally and are sold exclusively by AMWA. Due to space constraints, the number of items available is small, but the quality and design are of high caliber.
There are no returns or exchanges for books or merchandise purchases. All online orders will be shipped via FedEx, so delivery to P.O. Boxes or international addresses is not available.