Very interesting museum! It was actually really surprising to learn how many different artists/ sons & daughters of artists have once resided in, and taken great inspiration from Colorado. The building layout and studios were interesting. Admission price for an adult felt pretty pricey for how small the museum is and how quaint the special exhibits are. However, we were told this admission would also be valid for the Denver Art Museum next door so if you were to go to both it’s not too bad!

Jan 7, 2025, 12:43 PM

Loved this museum! It's cram packed full with period Antique Furnishings & Decorative Accessories. I wish there was a bit of wall text to explain the period rooms, but they are packed with so many wonderful objects! Seeing Kirklands' personal collection of objects in situ (his studio building moved to this location) is fascinating, as is his studio & strange strap painting contraption.

Oct 13, 2024, 10:07 PM

With its wide variety of artistic styles and media, the Kirkland is truly a hidden gem in plain sight. I say this because the museum was pleasantly uncrowded during our visit on a Friday morning. Just steps away from the DAM, this venue packs so many paintings, sculptures, furniture and artifacts into a relatively small space. You could easily spend a couple hours here poring over the contents, and then return a month later and do it all again! I am confident you would see new things you might have missed. I loved the pointillism in Kirkland’s paintings, using vivid colors and abstract themes. Another highlight for me were the mid-century modern sofas and chairs, the vintage typewriters and tv’s, and SO much art deco pottery and glassware. The key displaying all these tchotchkes without chaos ensuing is their expertise in curating and arranging everything in clever vignettes. Props to the Kirkland; they have a lovely little gift shop too. PS you can use your DAM membership to enter— what are you waiting for?

Jul 18, 2024, 6:22 AM

This may be my favorite museum I’ve ever visited. It is relatively small, but the quality of their collection is incredible. Each room/gallery is a different era of design. It is centered around furniture, paintings, pottery, and functional art. The plaques + mobile guide have a ton of info. I went on a Sunday and it was not busy at all. If you are into design/architecture (esp. mid century/art deco) this place is a must-see!

Jun 11, 2024, 6:32 AM

I am glad I visited the museum. Lots of beautiful and fun objects besides Kirkland’s paintings. Absolutely worth stopping by and diving into colorful world of Vance Kirkland and other artists! I would not recommend to visit it the same day as Clifford Still museum since they have different approach in displaying objects. To my taste, Kirkland museum is too busy , every room is packed with pieces of art and decorative objects.

May 6, 2024, 7:46 PM