Bloomberg Connects
Hear the stories behind the Collection with the Museum’s free digital guide.
Western Art at Your Fingertips
Use the American Museum of Western Art’s Bloomberg Connects free digital guide anywhere, at any time. This guide allows guests to digitally explore paintings throughout the Museum, giving them a closer look at the artists and the stories behind their work. Visitors use the app in the galleries during a Self-Guided Tour and keep it on their phones afterward to return to a piece they enjoyed. For anyone who hasn’t been able to visit in person, the guide offers a way to see the Collection from home.
Get the Guide
Scan the QR code with your phone’s camera to download the free Bloomberg Connects app, then search for American Museum of Western Art.
Planning a Self-Guided Tour
Self-Guided Tours at the Museum use this free digital guide, so please download the Bloomberg Connects app before you arrive. Once the app is on your phone, search for the American Museum of Western Art and download the guide so it’s ready when you step into the galleries. Please share this information with any other guests in your party.
Most visitors spend about 90 minutes at the Museum. The Museum recommends using Bloomberg Connects with your personal headphones or earbuds so you can listen at your own pace without interruption. Remember to charge your phone before your visit for the best experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to visit the Museum to use Bloomberg Connects?
No. The guide works wherever you are, so you can use it at home to plan a visit, look back at paintings you enjoyed, or experience new paintings you haven’t seen yet.
Do I need the free digital guide for a Self-Guided Tour?
The Museum offers very little signage in the galleries. Information on the art and artists in is only on the free Bloomberg Connects digital guide. Please download the Bloomberg Connects app before your Self-Guided Tour to get the most from your visit.
How do I find the Museum’s guide in the Bloomberg Connects app?
After downloading the app, search for the American Museum of Western Art. You can also scan the QR code above to go directly to the Museum’s guide within the app.
Can I use Bloomberg Connects to visit other museums?
Yes. Along with the American Museum of Western Art, the app offers free digital guides to museums and cultural organizations in Denver and around the world.
Can I take photos while using the free digital guide in the galleries?
Yes. Photography is permitted inside the Museum, as long as it doesn’t generate a flash.
Who can I contact if I have trouble accessing Bloomberg Connects?
Please contact the Museum at (303) 293-2000.
