Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

In Denver's Lower Downtown district, this contemporary art museum occupies a sleek, energy-efficient building of glass and dark cladding designed by architect David Adjaye, one of his first American commissions. Rather than a permanent collection, it stages rotating exhibitions of emerging and established contemporary artists across several intimate galleries. A rooftop cafe and terrace overlook the city and mountains, and the museum is known for its lively public programs and experimental installations.