Plan Your Visit
Spend an hour or spend a day—admission to the Powers Art Center is always free, but the experience may be priceless.
Free admission
Discover modern and contemporary art, engage in hands-on art-making, browse our extensive library, or simply sit in quiet reflection. We welcome all visitors and are happy to arrange tours for small groups and student classes.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday to Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturdays: 11am-3pm
Hours of Operation
From Glenwood Springs:
Take Highway 82 toward Carbondale. Continue down Highway 82, past the light at Highway 133 for about 1 mile. Stay in the left lane, and just after 1 mile, a deceleration lane will lead to the left turn to the Powers Art Center.
From Aspen:
Take Highway 82 toward Carbondale. Once you pass CR 103. The entrance to Powers Art Center is located on the right, just past mile marker 13.
Directions
Museum Guide
Want to view current exhibits and past exhibits? Download the Powers Art Center free museum digital guide on Bloomberg Connects for either onsite or offsite visits. The photo and audio features on the guide offer insights into current and past exhibitions. Language translation available.
Many visitors pause to enjoy the wide selection of art books available for reading. For those engaged in scholarly research, the Ryobi Foundation’s Study Center Program offers a rare opportunity to explore art history in depth. Designed to support art historians, graduate students, collectors, authors, and others, the program provides access to the Powers’ extensive archive—an exceptional resource that includes rare books, personal correspondence with artists, photographs, and even video footage.
Whether you're writing a thesis or a magazine article, the Study Center offers a wealth of primary source material—far richer and more insightful than what’s typically found online. If you’re seeking a beautiful, tranquil setting for focused research, a place where you can immerse yourself in art and the stories behind it, the Study Center is for you.