Children's Museums
Loveland Museum
📍 503 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO 80537🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Loveland Museum
Historic & eclectic art in a cozy space. Small museum showing rotating displays of diverse art, plus a permanent local-history exhibit. The museum features rotating art exhibits that change every several months, ensuring repeat visitors always find new content to explore. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 472 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Founded
- 1937
- Best For
- All ages
- Admission
- Residents $7, Non-residents $10, Children 12 & under free
- Accreditation
- American Alliance of Museums accredited
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features rotating art exhibits that change every several months, ensuring repeat visitors always find new content to explore
- Children 12 and under receive free admission, making it an accessible family destination in the region
- The museum offers hands-on adult art classes with all supplies provided by the museum, removing barriers for visitors to experiment with art
- The permanent local history exhibit features a detailed topographical map of the Thompson Valley and tells the story of Loveland's sugar beet industry and early electricity development
- The museum has hosted notable photography exhibitions including Ansel Adams' 1943 photographs from the Manzanar internment camp
💬 What Visitors Say
- Visit on Second Fridays for extended hours (11 am – 8 pm) and special NOTT events, giving you more flexibility to explore rotating exhibits without time pressure
- Plan to spend 1-2 hours to fully appreciate the core local history exhibits, particularly the sugar beet industry displays and topographical Thompson Valley map which visitors consistently highlight as must-see items
- Take advantage of adult art classes where all supplies are provided by the museum—this eliminates the need to purchase materials and allows you to experiment freely with different techniques
- Check the seasonal 'aha!' brochure before visiting to see which special rotating exhibits are currently on display, as the main gallery changes every several months with unique themed shows
- Bring children 12 and under for free admission (with an accompanying adult 16+), making this an especially budget-friendly family outing in Loveland
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