What should you expect from your visit?
We are the only museum dedicated to Clyfford Still (1904–1980), a renegade artist who helped create and launch Abstract Expressionism, an American movement that emerged after World War II. At the Still, visitors will find a world-class collection gifted to the City and County of Denver, award-winning architecture, cross-disciplinary programs for all ages, and opportunities to explore their own creativity. Exhibitions stimulate curiosity, arouse emotions, and explore multiple perspectives. The Still invites visitors to refresh, recharge, and reconnect with joy.
Exploring the Museum
Lower Level
Begin your visit by watching a brief eight-minute video in the lobby for an introduction to the Museum.
After your visit, stop in the Museum Shop for a memento of your visit.
The displays, videos, and interactive features on the first floor will deepen your understanding of Still, his works, the abstract expressionist movement, and conservation efforts.
Glimpse what goes on behind the scenes in the painting storage and conservation areas. Explore our vast art and archives on Clyfford Still Online on interactive touchscreens.
Upper Level
The upper level includes nine exhibition galleries showcasing Still’s art. To view the works chronologically, start in the first gallery and move counterclockwise through the galleries. Exhibitions rotate several times each year. Enjoy more ways to connect to the collection and Museum with the free digital guide on Bloomberg Connects. Access the digital guide online or scan the QR codes in the galleries.
Create your own artwork and experiment with an assortment of art materials in The Making Space, our hands-on creation studio for people of all ages.
Enjoy a moment of contemplation, multi-sensory artist interventions, and special garden plantings inspired by Still on the two outdoor terrace spaces in the southwest and northeast corners.
Art and Architecture
Designed specifically to display Clyfford Still’s work, the Museum is home to approximately 3,125 works, representing more than 93% of his lifetime output. The art collection consists of approximately 830 paintings and more than 2,300 works on paper and sculpture. Still specifically did not assign titles to his artworks because he wanted people to make their own interpretations of what they see, think, or feel when looking at his work. The numbers that follow the PH refer to inventory PHotograph numbers the artist assigned to each work. While exploring the galleries, look at the PH- number next to an artwork. If it has a small, yellow rectangle next to it, that means the artwork is on view for the first time.
Built to perfectly complement the scale, themes, and colors of Still’s art, the building itself is a work of art. The Clyfford Still Museum is a dense, cantilevered two-story building of richly worked concrete deriving its presence from the earth. Learn more about the building’s unique architecture by picking up an Architecture Guide brochure during your visit or learn more online.
Be an Art Protector
During your adventure, remember to look carefully at the artworks, but do not touch. Stay two big steps away from the art; and share what you see with your family and friends. Help us keep the art safe for generations to enjoy.
This is a photo-friendly museum, but please, no flash. Take photos and videos on mobile devices and cameras for personal, non-commercial use. Share on social media and tag us.
Learn more about the Museum’s policies and accessibility offerings.
