The Best Art Museum in Denver to Explore the Old West and the New West.

The museum will be closed on Friday, November 29, 2024, as part of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The American Museum of Western Art (AMWA) is more than your typical art museum. It is a chance to venture into the beauty of awe-inspiring landscapes. It is an opportunity to ponder art’s role in shaping perceptions of the West. It is a place to be inspired by the tapestry of people and cultures that thrive here in the West. With over 300 paintings by more than 180 artists, the museum is home to one of the greatest surveys of Western American art in the country – The Anschutz Collection.

Located in the heart of downtown Denver, AMWA is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. During these hours, patrons ages eight and older are invited to explore the museum through Self-Guided Tours. The museum also offers Guided Tours and art enrichment programs. At AMWA, there is a story in every brushstroke, history in every frame, and hidden gems around every corner.

Upcoming AMWA Programs

Puzzlin’ Art SPARK! Program 12/19/24

Thursday, December 19, 2024
10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

Writing the West – The Seasons of Haiku

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Artful Insights: Maxfield Parrish

Monday, January 13, 2025
3:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Westbound – The Last Cowboys: A Pioneer Family in the New West by John Branch

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
10:30a.m.-12:00p.m.

Writing the West – From Boarding School to Jazz Club, The Navarre through the Decades

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Writing the West – Western Wayfinding: No GPS, No Problem

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Writing the West – Celebratory Reading

Thursday, May 15, 2025
2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

10:00am - 4:30pm.

Admission $5.



Discover the artwork in the Anschutz Collection.

The Museum offers FREE school tours and educational resources.

View paintings in the Museum’s Collection alongside historical events.

Tours for large groups can be arranged on a Tuesday or Thursday.

The Museum hosts programs throughout the year designed to educate and entertain our guests.