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What to do and see in Fort Collins, Colorado (CO): The Best Museums
Fort Collins is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous municipality of Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Situated on the Cache La Poudre River along the Colorado Front Range, Fort Collins is located 65 miles (105 km) north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. With a 2016 estimated population of 161,000, it is the fourth most populous city in Colorado after Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Fort Collins is a midsize college city, home to Colorado State University.
Restaurants in Fort Collins
1. Center for Fine Art Photography
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Always free, public welcome. Our galleries feature talented photographic artists making waves on an international photographic arts platform. C4FAP exhibits juried group exhibitions and solo exhibitions year round. We also host artist talks, receptions, and workshops. For current exhibition locations, please check our website at www.c4fap.org.
2. Blue Moose Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Voted "BEST ART GALLERY IN NOCO, 2020" from the readers of NOCO Style magazine! We're not your typical art gallery -- we have fun! Our beautiful 2,500 sq ft gallery represents 80+ Colorado artists featuring over 3,500 pieces of fine art and gifts. We offer virtual and in-person art classes, online sales, custom framing, shipping, layaway, gift wrapping, and fun. Want an art experience? Take a class, taught by our professional artists, to unearth your inner artist and have fun. Many of our customers call the Moose their happy place! Come on in and you're learn why.
Reviewed By GirlLovesBike2 - Windsor, United States
If you are a lover of all expressions of art, the the Blue Moose Art Gallery and Gifts is a must see on your trip to Fort Collins. It is full of art from over 100 local and regional artists and includes pottery, jewelry, paintings,photography, textiles, glass work and more. In addition to all the beautiful art that will amaze you, Blue Moose offers a wonderful selection of curated gifts in all price ranges (including original one-of-a-kind pieces). The owners could not be warmer , more friendly or more welcoming- they are simply wonderful people! If you live in the surrounding area you will want to check them out for all kinds of art classes at reasonable prices designed for all skill levels. I recently took a leather wrap bracelet class and a painted paper collage class, and both were so fun! I was delighted to leave with beautiful things I created myself that I can keep myself or give as gifts. Please visit! You will be glad you did!! Oh, and with it's location in mid-town, parking is a breeze so you can spend all your time meandering around the gallery. Plan on taking an hour (or more) to enjoy it all!
3. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Marlorulon - Fort Collins, United States
I volunteered at trick or treat street, and the little kids have some much fun. If you want your kids to have a fun, safe experience trick or treating, it’s a great place to go. If you can’t make it for trick or treating, you should go in the fall, because all the weather is nice, so the animals will be out!
4. Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By N7878BRvictoriab
The brewing exhibit was very informative and made learning fun! What's not to love about beer? :-) We could have spent days looking at the permanent exhibits; a compact space that had much to see and learn about. Peter and Bridget had valuable insights on the exhibits. We look forward to future visits.
5. Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is where history meets hands-on science. The exhibition gallery invites you discover the interconnectedness of everything from music and light, to flora and fauna, to bicycles and agriculture, and beyond. With an on-site Archive & Collections, Northern Colorado’s only 360° immersive theater, engaging programs and events, unique and local products in The Museum Store, a regular schedule of premier traveling exhibitions, and so much more – a full day of discovery awaits.
Reviewed By 5musicgirl7 - Tucson, United States
Was visiting Ft. Collins for a conference with my adult kids and grandchildren. We spent a lovely snowy afternoon exploring this well curated museum. From the dome theater to the special exhibit about video games, everyone in our group was entertained, challenged and engaged. In fact, we came back later in the week to see more. A must do for any age in Fr. Collins. Great staff as well.
6. 1883 Water Works
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
The 1883 Water Works was Fort Collins' first public works project. It is located along the foothills west of Fort Collins, where the historic Overland Trail runs through the property. It now boasts 23+ acres, 4 buildings, 2 ditches, vintage apple trees, and more. The property is managed by the local non-profit Poudre Landmarks Foundation in partnership with the City of Fort Collins. It is open seasonally, May - October with open houses on select Saturday's.
Reviewed By FCskier - Fort Collins, United States
Went to the water works as part of the historical home tour in Fort Collins. Been by it dozens of times but it's not open frequently so very interesting to learn the history. Docents did a great job taking small groups around for tours and a lot of restoration work still underway.
7. Downtown Artery
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
The Downtown Artery is a art and music ecosystem. We aim to provide a community that fosters creativity. We have a bar, cafe, event/music venue, art retail space, art gallery, artist studios, lounges, and AirBnB rooms! We are constantly evolving!
8. Totally 80's Pizza & Museum
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4.5 based on 94 reviews
Totally 80's Pizza & Museum is the world's ONLY 1980's museum. FREE admission. Come see rare 80s pop culture exhibits like the bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", rare toys, vintage arcade games, vintage cereal boxes, 80s music videos, original movie props and a treasure trove of 80s childhood memories. Dine with Han Solo, Michael Jackson and "The Terminator".
9. Museum of Art Fort Collins
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 18 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Old Town, MoA seeks to enrich the cultural life of the region and advance community understanding of the power of the visual arts to foster life-long learning, social interaction, and personal inquiry. MOA is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization funded by member & donor contributions.
10. Art Lab Fort Collins
The Art Lab transforms its space into unique venues where art can happen. Art Lab is an art space/gathering place for creativity and innovation, and all the creative folks that go along with it. Art Lab Fort Collins is a cooperative initiative made for and by the artists and creatives in Fort Collins.
