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"We have lived in Fort Collins for 3 and a half years and did not know about this museum! It is deceptively large with a lot of really neat displays and exhibits. We really enjoyed the nativities and festivals of light exhibit! Go here if you get the chance. Reasonable admission and friendly staff."
"The permanent collection is diverse and amazing. Make sure to read about the history of the collection. The seasonal collections are always outstanding and well thought out. This hidden gem should be on everyone's "rainy day fun" list. "
"While visiting my in-laws in Colorado, we took in this great museum. While it appears small on the outside, it’s actually chuck full of several rooms with interesting and diverse collections. My 80+ in-laws were able to enjoy the coziness of the museum and the way it allows the visitor options to learn about other cultures. This museum is definitely worth looking at it - plus it’s super reasonable to visit! "
"This small museum holds so many treasurers. There were five in our group of a wide variety of ages and we all had a great time. All the staff people we met were so nice. Lots of fun searching for gnomes amongst all the miniatures. We will go back next time we are in Fort Collins."
The mission of the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is to foster and celebrate international connections between Northern Colorado and the world through exhibits of folk art, fine arts, and artifacts from around the globe; and to provide international resources and educational opportunities.
GVM opened its first Museum facility in 2010 in a 115 square-foot basement room. In 2011, the Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers established four galleries, collection and archive areas, a Museum gift shop, and staff offices in nearly 6,500 square-foot building on Mountain Avenue in Downtown Fort Collins. As the only internationally-focused Museum in Colorado, our objective is to bring the world to Northern Colorado. Our international exhibits and programs, which are locally-based and community donated, have won broad acclaim from educators, children, university students, and citizens. The Museum showcases and brings attention to the international nature of our community and is also a place to preserve and use artifacts to teach about the world.
Since 2011, the Museum has showcased hundreds of exhibits and hosted more than 29,000 new and returning visitors from 42 states and over 46 countries around the globe. The exhibitions and dynamic educational programs are designed in consideration of the community's interests and work toward building multiculturalism, inspiring curiosity, generating enthusiasm, inciting important conversations about the world, and creating lasting impressions that ultimately fosters preservation, compassion, and tolerance of diverse cultures.
Organization name
Global Village Museum of Arts & Cultures
other names
Global Village Museum, Our Global Village Museum, Mundoville Museum, Inc
2006
Tax id (EIN)
20-5623503
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
200 West Mountain Ave Suite CLarimer County, CO, US