Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art

Denver


A fascinating museum, Kirkland showcases the beauty of decorative art – furnishings and decor – from every major design period from 1875 to 1990. It's displayed as if you'd walked into a home, with different rooms showcasing different design periods. Paintings by the namesake artist, Vance Kirkland, as well as other Colorado artists are also exhibited.


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