Boulder Art Galleries

(Boulder, Colorado - CO, USA)

There is a diverse mixture of art galleries in the city of Boulder, often offering a strong taste of Colorado, both past and present. Whilst most of Boulder's galleries are of a commercial nature, there are a number of noteworthy museum-type venues with comprehensive art collections.

These include the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, where the works of artists from all over Colorado are exhibited. Other galleries of note include the Ken Bernstein Art Studio, and also the Leanin' Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art, which proudly boasts one of the biggest collections of Western art in existence, welcoming literally thousands of visitors each year.

Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art

Address: 1750 13th Street, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 443 2122
Enjoying a spacious warehouse setting and spread over two floors, the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is divided into three main galleries, each of which have something different to offer visitors. Local up-and-coming artists from all over Colorado are encouraged here, with a series of related events, exhibitions and cinema screenings. Various prints and trendy gifts are available for purchase at the gallery's gift shop, which completes the main attractions.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 11:00 to 17:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 15:00
Admission: free

Ken Bernstein Art Studio

Address: 369 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 447 8606
Those staying in the lively University Hill area of Boulder should check out the Ken Bernstein Art Studio, where a series of huge paintings depict scenes from Colorado's important industrial history, spanning some 150 years. The painting showing St. Peter's Church in Greeley is especially well known and locally acclaimed.
Open hours: daily
Admission: free

Leanin' Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art

Address: 6055 Longbow Drive, Boulder, US-80301, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 530 1442
With a long history of more than 50 years, the very established Leanin' Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art is one gallery not to miss and is easy to find, being situated on Longbow Drive, on the eastern side of the city. The museum contains a large and permanent collection of paintings, which has grown in both quantity and quality over the years.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 08:00 to 16:30, Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 16:00
Admission: free

MacLaren Markowitz Gallery

Address: 1101 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 449 6807
The MacLaren Markowitz Gallery is situated on the western side of the Pearl Street Mall and is home to an extensive collection of modern, eye-catching art works. Other highlights include wall hangings, ceramics and iron sculptures, amongst many other offerings.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 17:30, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Mary Williams Fine Arts

Address: 2116 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 938 1588
The Mary Williams Fine Arts is located in the city center and specializes in unusual antique prints and historical original paintings, dating from the 19th century onwards. You will also be able to find some interesting vintage movie posters here, as well of photographs with a Native American subject matter.
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 18:00, Saturday - 10:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Middle Fish Gallery

Address: 1500 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 443 0835
Located within the heart of downtown Boulder and on the famed Pearl Street Mall, the Middle Fish Gallery is the place to come if you are looking for modern art. As well as numerous large and brightly colored contemporary canvasses, Middle Fish also features a range of metal sculptures, mirrors, jewelry, pottery and glassworks.
Open hours: Monday to Wednesday - 10:00 to 19:00, Thursday to Saturday - 10:30 to 19:00, Sunday - 11:00 to 18:00
Admission: free

Roach Galleries

Address: 1142 13th Street, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 444 4968
The Roach Galleries can be found within the popular 28th Street Shopping District, where is has become popular with tourists look for gift ideas with a Bohemian flavor. Often of note are the unusual sand paintings and the large, patterned rugs. There is also a good selection of hand-made jewelry on offer here.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:00
Admission: free

Sally A Eckert Tone Gallery

Address: 1620 Lee Hill Road, Boulder, US-80304, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 444 6550
The Sally A Eckert Tone Gallery enjoys a scenic setting around the Foothills and this scenery is regularly featured in the various different art works created by local artisan, Sally Eckert-Tone. These range from large and colorful paintings, to hand-painted furniture with a strong oriental theme. This is a Visionary Art Gallery showing around four large shows a year. The rest of the time the space is by appointment. Most shows tend to run about three week
Open hours: seasonal variations
Admission: free

Smith-Klein Gallery

Address: 1116 Pearl Street Mall, Boulder, US-80302, Colorado CO, USA
Tel: +1 303 444 7200
The Smith-Klein Gallery is located within downtown Boulder, where it has become well known for its creativity and variety. Showcasing the works of both local and international artists alike, expect to find glassworks, ceramics, traditional Native American carvings. This is a very good place to pick up an affordable holiday souvenir.
Open hours: Monday to Thursday - 10:00 to 18:00, Friday and Saturday - 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday - 12:00 to 17:30
Admission: free