Longmont Museum

10/28/2026

From opening the doors in 1970 at 3rd and Kimbark to welcoming over 2,000 visitors through our doors for our 2026 Grand Reopening, the Longmont Museum has come a long way! As our spaces have grown, our exhibits have evolved, but one thing remains the same: there’s always something new to discover.

Here’s to the next chapter of bringing history, art and curiosity to life in Longmont.

10/26/2026

🎃🎶 A haunting Halloween classic—with live music—this Thursday at 7 pm! 🎃🎶 The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to the Longmont Museum to bring Fritz Lang’s silent film "Destiny" (1921) to life with live musical accompaniment.

In this landmark of German Expressionism, a desperate young woman challenges Death itself to save her fiancé. Her quest unfolds across three tragic romances set in Persia, Venice and fantastical ancient China, where she’s given one last chance to change their fate.

Get your tickets at https://longmontcolorado.gov/event/mont-alto-motion-picture-orchestra-fritz-langs-destiny-1921-nr/ or call 303-651-8374.

10/25/2026

Just your average day at the museum… or the opening scene of a horror movie? You tell us. 👀

Turns out, things you say working at the museum can sound pretty spooky taken out of context! We promise everything is perfectly normal. Probably.

What would you add to the list?

Photos from the Longmont Museum Historical Collection:
Slide 4: St. Vrain Hotel block, Main Street, 1872
Slide 5: From a Times-Call article, December 15, 1972, where Fire Marshall Bob Spencer demonstrated the dangers of fire with toys that are not fireproof. Don't worry, that doll's not here anymore either. We hope.

10/23/2026

It's Frida Friday - and this is your sign to grab a friend and head to the Longmont Museum!

"Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait" offers a rare look into the life of the iconic artist through a collection of her personal photographs and letters. Discover the people, places, and moments behind the art.

Make plans to see the exhibit for yourself! Pick a day, invite a friend, and experience Frida's story together at the Longmont Museum.

This exhibition is OPEN now through January 31st.

10/22/2026

For 26 years, Longmont has celebrated Día de Mu***os as a community. This tradition is rooted in remembrance, culture and connection.

Longmont’s celebration began in 2001 as an effort by the Longmont Museum and community members to create a greater sense of welcoming and belonging for Latino residents. What began as a cultural initiative in a small classroom has grown into the longest-running public Día de Mu***os celebration in Colorado, bringing together more than 6,000 people each year.

At the heart of the tradition are ofrendas—altars created to honor loved ones who have passed away. Photographs, foods, flowers and meaningful objects transform remembrance into something shared. Over the years, the celebration has grown throughout Longmont, with the City, the Firehouse Art Center, downtown businesses and community organizations contributing exhibitions, performances and activities.

This year’s free Day of the Dead Family Celebration takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 am–3 pm in downtown Longmont at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street. The outdoor street festival will feature traditional live music and dance, face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts, food trucks, a kids’ play zone, local vendors, a Gigantes Procession and more! You can learn more at www.longmontdayofthedead.com.

Join us every Thursday for the rest of the year as we celebrate the triple anniversary of Longmont turning 155, Colorado turning 150, and America turning 250. We will share stories and photos on specific monthly themes tied to the history of the city we call home. This month, we’re sharing stories of Longmont’s Latino and Indigenous history.

Visit LongmontColorado.gov/CO150 and check back every Thursday to learn more.

Image 1: The first public Longmont Day of the Dead Celebration, held at the Longmont Museum in 2001.
Image 2: The first public Longmont Day of the Dead Celebration, held at the Longmont Museum in 2001.
Image 3: The first public Longmont Day of the Dead Celebration, held at the Longmont Museum in 2001.
Image 4: The Day of the Dead Family Celebration in downtown Longmont in 2025
Image 5: The Day of the Dead Family Celebration in downtown Longmont in 2022, credit Visit Longmont.

10/21/2026

POV: You just reopened a museum after a $10 million community-driven expansion and are taking a very well-earned breather.

Time for the exhibits team to put up their feet up, catch their breath, and enjoy a little rest before diving into the next exhibit… 👀. Just kidding. There’s always something brewing behind the scenes at the Longmont Museum!

On to creating the exhibit for our new history gallery -- "Collected: Longmont's History in 100 Objects" -- opening Jan. 22!

10/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the more than 2,000 people who joined us for our Grand Reopening on Saturday! From exploring our expanded galleries to letting imaginations run wild in DreamLab, it was a joy to welcome our community back through our doors.

We’re so grateful to everyone who celebrated with us, helped bring this expansion to life, and made reopening day one to remember.

We’re back- and this is just the beginning. Come see what’s new!

10/19/2026

For 26 years, Longmont has come together to celebrate Día de Mu***os—and the tradition continues this Saturday! 🎉

Join us downtown at 4th Avenue and Kimbark Street this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11 am to 3 pm for Colorado’s longest-running public Day of the Dead celebration, a free street festival honoring culture, heritage, life and love. Enjoy traditional live music and dance, face painting, sugar skull decorating, crafts, food trucks, a kids’ play zone, local vendors, the beloved Gigantes Procession and more!

Learn more at longmontdayofthedead.com.

A special thanks to the supporters who make this event possible: the Longmont Museum, Visit Longmont, the Longmont Downtown Development Authority, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee, Longmont Sister Cities, the Bob Braudes and Nancy Clairmont Family Fund, Front Range Community College, Skazma, and Kendall Bullock Doula Services.

10/19/2026

Thanks for the coverage of our Frida exhibit and new galleries The Denver Post!

“Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait," featuring Kahlo's letters and photos, is kicking off the reopening of the Longmont Museum after a massive renovation

10/16/2026

Tomorrow (Sat. 10/17) it’s lights up on our Frida Kahlo exhibit! Exhibit Designer Ally Kotarsky is putting the finishing touches on Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Portrait, and we can’t wait for you to experience it.

Join us for our FREE Grand Reopening Celebration this Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 am–5 pm, and be among the first to explore our newly expanded Museum, including the the Frida Kahlo exhibit AND DreamLab, our children’s exhibit!