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Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

1311 Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203
+1 303 832 8576
Ranked #6 of 122 attractions in Denver
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
Owner description: Kirkland Museum displays decorative art from 1880 to 1980, with over 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener...... more » Owner description: Kirkland Museum displays decorative art from 1880 to 1980, with over 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener Werkstätte, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern, and Pop Art. A retrospective of Colorado’s distinguished painter, Vance Kirkland (1904-1981), and over 600 works of other modernist Colorado artists are also on view. Kirkland Museum is a member of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. « less
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Eugene, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Very nice place, very helpful with a wide choice and especially for us baby boomers a lot of memories More

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2012

Shamefully I did not know as much about his work as i should have, so glad to have gone anyway as part of a holiday tour when we went to the Molly Brown House. Absolutely loved the beautiful Art Deco glass pieces. More

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Falls Church, VA
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

A small museum, but stuffed with many, many Colorado paintings and international decorative arts of interest. Art Deco, Art Nouveau-- so much to look at. The collection has much to offer and reflects a fine eye through the Foundation's acquisitions. A cross section of Colorado art. Fun to see the artist studio, intact.. More

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Boulder, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

Vance Kirkland was a Denver artist and educator. His work is displayed in a building expanded from his long time studio. The convenient downtown Denver location is worth a visit for the display of his works and the unique strap system for suspending himself as he painted on large canvases. Unfortunately or fortunately, according to your taste, the museum is... More

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Aurora, Colorado
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

When we first moved to Denver, we took a free tour one weekend of several spots in the city, and this was on our track. It was crowded, but that was expected given the event that weekend; but the museum was educational and interesting, with a lot of interesting and varied art and artifacts from the famed local artist. More

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Grand Rapids MI
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

We stumbled on this wonderful little museum when we had some time to kill in Denver before catching a flight home. My husband loved all of the furniture and things made from wood. I loved the collection of pottery/glass ware, art deco and fifties items. Lots of quirky things including an electrolux vacuum cleaner. Staff is super friendly and this... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

My wife and are are from New York and were jealous that this remarkable museum was not closer to Manhattan. The Director, Hugh Grant, has a great eye and an aquisitive urge which has resulted in an astonishing assortment of beautiful works in glass, ceramics and painting which are bright and fresh. I am not a super-fan of the inspiration,... More

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tucson, az
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

The only thing I would say is that they need a larger space to display all of their fabulous finds. Terrific selection of iconic pieces from the mid century! Must see if you love MCM More

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Denver, Colorado
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012

enjoy the packed rooms of dinnerware and chairs as you remember all the great stuff your friends parents had in their home More

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2012

A friend had told us this was worth seeing, so we showed up on a weekday morning. Hardly anyone else there. This is an interesting collection of Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and contemporary modern ceramics, a little sculpture, some 60's and later modern furniture (the classics), Kirkland's art along with that of other mostly abstract painters, and some other things.... More

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