Aspen Art Museum

The Aspen Art Museum is a contemporary art institution in downtown Aspen featuring multiple gallery levels with transparent walls that connect interior spaces with mountain views. The building itself becomes part of the viewing experience through its use of glass and open design.

The institution was established in 1979 and relocated to a new building in 2014 designed by architect Shigeru Ban. This move marked Ban's first permanent museum building constructed in the United States.

The museum presents rotating exhibitions of contemporary art from around the world, including drawings, paintings, sculptures, and installations. Visitors encounter diverse artistic approaches and media as they move through the different gallery spaces.

The museum is centrally located in downtown and easy to reach on foot. Visitors should check opening hours in advance since winter weather in the mountain area can sometimes affect access.

The rooftop sculpture garden offers a public viewing point overlooking Ajax Mountain that exists nowhere else in town. This hidden area combines outdoor artworks with panoramic mountain views.

Location: Colorado

Location: Pitkin County

Location: Aspen

Inception: 1979

Address: 637 EAST HYMAN AVENUE

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +19709258050

Website: https://aspenartmuseum.org

GPS coordinates: 39.18826,-106.81654

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41