Art, Culture & Museums

Explore the cultural side of Grand Junction

Grand Junction, Colorado, is home to a wealth of art exhibits, live music and museums. With dozens of art galleries, a year-round outdoor sculpture exhibit known as Art on the Corner and the Western Colorado Center for the Arts, Grand Junction has a vibrant art scene. There are museums for all sorts of interests, including the Dinosaur Journey Museum, the Cross Orchards Historic Site and the Allen Unique Car Museum. After the sun goes down, check out the historic Avalon Theatre, originally built in 1923, which features live music, lectures and stage shows, or the Mesa Theater, which hosts a regular rotation of live music and comedy.

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Cross Orchards Historic Site

3073 F (Patterson) Road
Grand Junction, CO 81504

Website 970-434-9814

Cross Orchards Historic Site allows visitors to step back in time and experience early pioneer life in western Colorado. The Red Cross Land and Fruit Company was established in 1899 and...

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Ute Learning Garden

2775 Hwy 50
Grand Junction, CO 81503

970-244-1841

The two and a half acre Ute Learning Garden features native plants that were used by the Utes on their annual migrations. Berms in the garden group the plants into life zones representing the...

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Dance Magic

643 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-697-1088

Dance Magic is open for private as well as group lessons, and offers nighly dance classes. Specializing in West Coast swing, coountry/western, ballroom, Latin, salsa and Argentine tango dancing,...

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Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

641 Struthers Avenue (Riverside Pkwy at 7th)
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-9030

The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens / Butterfly House is a paradise found, with a butterfly exhibit as well as over 600 exotic tropical plants from around the world. Enjoy a tranquil moment...

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The Palette

441 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-640-8569

Our goal at The Palette is to encourage everyone to "Uncork Your Inner Artist" through our fun and easy painting classes. No previous painting experience is required, because our talented...

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High Desert Opera

No physical office
Palisade, CO 81526

Website 970-523-9605

Founded in 2003 High Desert Opera is dedicated to bringing Grand Junction fully staged performances of opera and Broadway Musicals. We combine great local talent with professional singers and live...

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Commemorative Air Force Museum (Rocky Mountain Wing)

780 Heritage Way
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Website 970-256-0693

The Commemorative Airforce Museum features a collection of historical displays, memorabilia, and aviation art; Open Saturdays only or by appt. Call 970-424-3575...

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Music at Colorado Mesa Univesity

1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-1604

Music at Mesa offers approximately 40 concerts per year featuring the talentedmusic students and faculty at Colorado Mesa University, as well as professionalguest artists from around the world.

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Colorado Mesa University Performing Arts

Moss Performing Arts Center
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 800-410-6287

The Departments of Theatre Arts and Music at Colorado Mesa University offer professional-quality theatre, music theatre, dance, opera, choir and instrumental music performances in the state-of-the...

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Western Colorado Writers Forum

740 Gunnison Ave, Suite 205
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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Our mission is to foster a dynamic literary and writing community that advances the cultural life of Western Colorado....

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Avalon Theatre

645 Main St.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-263-5757

The historic Avalon Theatre, which has been the cornerstone of downtown Grand Junction at 7th and Main Street for the past 90 years, has recently completed a $9.65 million renovation that ensures...

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Western Colorado Chorale

1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-6787

The Western Colorado Chorale performs works of great choral music that would not otherwise be heard in Grand Junction. ...

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Omnia Contemporary

639 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-314-5705

Contemporary art gallery in Downtown Grand Junction.

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Taylors Croft

2478 Patterson Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Website 970-201-7757

Scottish & Irish Import shop & cultural Center. Organizers of the Grand Valley Highland Games.

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Gateway Canyons Auto Museum

43200 Hwy 141
Gateway, CO 81522

Website 970-931-2895

The Gateway Auto Museum explores the marvels of American automotive history. The museum steps back in time to cover the revolution in personal transportation brought about by the invention,...

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Sandstone Concerts

390 1/2 Hill View Drive
Grand Junction, CO 81502

Website 970-243-8497

Sandstone Entertainment Inc. promotes and produces national touring artists in Grand Junction. Established in 1990, we have produced over 500 concert events featuring stars such as Willie Nelson,...

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The Main Street Gallery

412 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-7949

Art Gallery, Custom Framing, Gifts, Photo Services

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Grand Junction Symphony

414 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-243-6787

In 1978, a group of local musicians made a long time dream a reality with the founding of the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. The GJSO has since grown into one of the leading cultural...

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Uncanny Valley Art Gallery

455 Main St
Grand Junction, CO 81501

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Uncanny Valley is an artis co-op gallery that focuses on a censorship-free enviornment. As a co-op, Uncanny Valley takes no commision on sales, which means all sales go directly to supporting local...

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Museum of the West

462 Ute Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-242-0971

The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. "Ride" in a stagecoach, "fly" a 1958 Cessna, gaze upon an ancient Anasazi pottery, follow the history of the...

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Dinosaur Journey Museum

550 Jurassic Court
Fruita, CO 81521

Website 970-858-7282

Dinosaur Journey Museum features Colorado's best robotic dinosaurs. Visitors can examine real dinosaur fossils, dig into hands-on exhibits, experience a simulated earthquake and see a working...

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Colorado Mesa University

1100 North Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-248-1020

Colorado Mesa University is a cultural hub of western Colorado. The Moss Performing Arts Center houses the Music and Theatre Departments' more than 75 events each year. Events include musical...

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Red Lion Arts Gallery & Studio

546 Main Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-424-5556

Whether it be painting, sculpting, poetry, or film, Red Lion Arts is an environment where individuals are open to express their nature through art.Red Lion Arts offers: Art Sales, Unique First...

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Art on the Corner

437 Colorado Ave.
Grand Junction, CO 81501

Website 970-245-9697

Touch and enjoy a diverse and eclectic outdoor display of over 100 sculptures along Main Street and throughout the downtown area. Beginning in 1984, Downtown Grand Junction is proud to showcase one...

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