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Trinidad, Colorado: Art Cartopia (Closed)

Billed itself as, "The greatest art car museum on Earth." Zany outgrowth of the town's annual art car parade, which was the world's second largest. Nearly 40 eye-grabbing and bizarre vehicles. Closed permanently on Aug 1, 2023.

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Art Cartopia

Art Cartopia is an art car museum. There are 35 art cars on display. Also part of the experience includes, a gift shop, art gallery and maker space.

Closed until April 1, 2022. Doing cleaning, remodeling, rearranging, painting and restructuring.

[Rodney Wood, 01/08/2022]

Art Cartopia.

Art Cartopia

This neo-Roadside attraction is like a giant cabinet of curiosities. The art cars are explosions of creativity -- and they can be driven. The docents (who call themselves "Splainers") were very friendly, as each vehicle has its own amazing story.

[Rodney Wood, 06/24/2020]
Art Cartopia Museum

This was such a fun museum, with so much stuff to see! It is 100% free to tour, but tips are welcome to help with the upkeep. They have a very large selection of art cars, each with their own story and history displayed. An awesome family-friendly attraction.

[Katashia, 06/16/2020]

Cartopia art cars.

Art Cartopia Museum

A great stop, and we got a tour of the facility. Looking forward to coming back in September for the parade.

[K, 12/03/2019]

Fire breathing dragon.

Art Cartopia Museum

20+ amazing art cars, including a fire-breathing dragon car covered with glass beads. It's named "Cardegras."

[Pat, 04/15/2019]

Art Cartopia

Directions:
I-25 exit 15. Drive north along the frontage road on the east side of the freeway. Bear right onto CO-239, then an immediate left onto Freedom Rd to keep following the freeway. You'll soon see Art Cartopia on the right.
Hours:
Closed permanently.
Admission:
Donations appreciated.
Status:
Closed

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