Museum of Outdoor Arts
Museum Outdoor museum featuring public sculpture and installations
On the Denver metro’s south side, the Museum of Outdoor Arts curates outdoor sculpture, murals and site-specific works and hosts occasional performances. Visitors come to walk sculpture gardens and public-art installations.
The Museum of Outdoor Arts is a nonprofit organization in the Denver metropolitan area of Colorado that programs public art and sculpture. It focuses on presenting art in outdoor settings and integrating art into public spaces.
The organization places permanent and temporary sculptures, murals and site-specific works in parks and urban locations, and it presents related educational and performance programming. People visit to view outdoor sculpture and public-art installations rather than a conventional indoor museum collection.
Established to promote public art and outdoor exhibitions, the organization has developed commissioning and installation programs for artists and collaborated with public and private partners on site-specific works. Its activities emphasize access to art in public spaces.
The organization’s work is concentrated in the Denver metropolitan area in Colorado, with installations and projects located in public and semi-public outdoor sites.
How to Get to Museum of Outdoor Arts #
The Museum of Outdoor Arts is located in the Denver metropolitan area (Englewood/South Broadway corridor). From downtown Denver, take I‑25 south to the Broadway/Santa Fe exit and head west toward the arts district, or use light rail to the Broadway/Santa Fe Drive area and walk a short distance.
Street parking and pay lots are common; many visitors combine a visit with nearby galleries on South Broadway for a 10-20 minute walking loop.
Tips for Visiting Museum of Outdoor Arts #
- Visit late afternoon when the light softens the sculptures; the museum's pieces are designed for changing daylight.
- Check for temporary performances-MOA programs outdoor concerts and dance on the lawn during warmer months.
- Walk the nearby Santa Fe Drive arts corridor afterward; public art and galleries cluster within a 10-15 minute walk.
Best Time to Visit Museum of Outdoor Arts #
Best visited in spring through fall for outdoor displays and events; winter can be quiet and some outdoor pieces are harder to access.
Weather & Climate near Museum of Outdoor Arts #
Museum of Outdoor Arts's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 14 mm.
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.
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