Museum of Friends - Walsenburg, Colorado

Emily Teepe

Must see art museum in the charming town of Walsenburg! Founders Maria and Brendt are so passionate about art - their enthusiasm is contagious! The 1st floor features regularly rotating art exhibits. Be sure to take a tour of the 2nd floor - a breathtaking, enormous collection of varied art pieces. Make a weekend of it and enjoy drinks at the Crafty Canary Brewery around the corner or pizza/ice cream at Gub Gub’s in the town center. The town is bright and welcoming with murals spread about between shops. Once you visit the Museum of Friends you will want others to visit too!

Archil Ghegechkori

This is a hidden gem! It is a must see place for anyone interested in contemporary American counterculture art. You could spend days exploring the permanent exhibition on the 2nd floor. And the curators are great storytellers. They personally knew and/or are friends with each artist represented here. If you wanna know what was happening in the American counterculture art in 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, you should see this place.

Tyler W. Cox

The Museum of Friends is an extraordinary gem that beautifully celebrates the power of art. From the moment we stepped through its doors, we were captivated by the vibrant energy and the inspiring collection that awaited us.

The first thing that struck us was the incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff at the Museum of Friends are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the exhibits. Their enthusiasm is contagious and enhances the entire experience. Their dedication to preserving and sharing the stories behind each artwork truly shines through.

The museum showcases an impressive range of pieces from local artists and beyond, spanning various mediums and styles. No mater what your personal taste in art is, there's something for everyone to admire and appreciate. Each piece tells a unique story and offers a glimpse into the artist's creative journey.

In conclusion, the Museum of Friends in Walsenburg, Colorado, is a well worth the stop. With its impressive collection, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to fostering connections, it is an absolute must-visit for anyone seeking an inspiring and uplifting cultural experience.

Rosemary Thomas

This place is AMAZING. The first floor features traveling exhibits which are switched out every few months. The upper floor features a permanent collection and it is mind-blowingly amazing.

It felt like I was swimming in art.

Artists that I have heard of before, and many artists that I have never heard of before. A little local art, and a lot of New York art. You get a little taste of the Colorado communes from the '60s. Loads of fabulous printwork. Sculpture, pencil drawings, ink drawings, mixed media, collage, oils on canvas and other substrates, acrylics, photography, watercolor, even broken glass.

There's also one whole room devoted to Hawaii and Pacific island art and craft, and stepping foot into this room felt like I was catapulted into another world.

I can't believe that this quality, variety, and sheer volume of art is right here in downtown Walsenburg! Absolutely worth your while. You can book a tour through their website. Please be sure to make a monetary donation.

Margalit Goldberg

An incredible little museum full of fantastic art both local and global. The museum is curated with work from Huerfano county that touches on the past and future possibilities. Worth a stop if you are driving through!

Brandon Cook

What a breath of fresh air for Walsenburg!
What a terrific place to swing by for an hour or two and look at a very wide range of types of work in their permanent collection and any exhibits they have going on. Currently the exhibits are John Wark's Colorado Wildfires, Camille Seaman's Photographs of Our Polar Regions, Larry Racioppo's Hurricane Sandy exhibit and many more upstairs. What I found most interesting was seeing more history of the area besides more typical things Walsenburg is known for such as mining, the Coalfield, Battle of Walsenburg, etc.
Everyone who works here is fantastic! You see and hear the passion they have for the works on display. Hopefully, Maria is there, and you have extra time to learn about Miners Plaza Park directly across the street from them and whatever else she feels like sharing! In the alley behind their building and the alley behind the other buildings while walking north to Heritage Park are also loaded with art murals that are beautiful.
I'll definitely be returning for another visit.

Cheryl Flinn

Randomly stopped in on our way from Colorado to New Mexico, so happy we did! Maria and Brent were so friendly and had a variety of works to check out! I would totally recommend stopping by if you’re ever in Walsenburg!

Arden Earl

This place is an absolute gem. A huge and diverse collection of art, displayed in an old department store building in the charming downtown of a small Colorado town.