Clyfford Still Museum

Activity Overview

The Clyfford Still Museum is a unique art museum in Denver that focuses solely on the works of Clyfford Still, one of the most important Abstract Expressionist painters of the 20th century. After his death in 1980, his will required that his entire estate, including over 3,000 works of art he created from 1920 until his death, be donated to an American city that would establish a museum to showcase his art. Eventually Denver was chosen, and in recent years it has become the home of a fascinating museum that contains approximately 95% of the artwork he created in his lifetime.

Things to Do

• View the current exhibitions on display - due to its vast collection of works to choose from, the museum frequently creates new exhibitions that showcase Still's works and relate to certain themes and historical events.
• Attend one of the museum's frequent public programs, including outdoor concerts, lectures, film screenings, and special exhibitions.
• Take a free public tour of the museum in order to learn more about the life and works of this influential artist! Tours are generally offered on Fridays and Saturdays.

Clyfford Still Museum Insider Tips

• You can save a bit of money on admission by purchasing your tickets in advance online. College students can also enjoy discounted admission prices if they bring along a valid ID.
• Another option to save money is visiting the museum on one of its annual free days, which include various random dates as well as the last Friday of every month. Museum admission is also free from 5 until 8 p.m. every Friday night.
• Check out the museum's directions page to learn about how you can save money on parking fees or reach the site using public transportation.