The mission of the Global Village Museum is to present exhibits of art and objects from diverse world cultures and to offer community events and educational programs to build mutual understanding and greater cultural competence.
Beginning in June 2006, members of the community wanted a place to engage and inspire visitors to learn more about world cultures, people, art, and history in order to promote world understanding and foster peace. The Global Village Museum was created and opened its first facility in March 2010.
In April of 2011 the Museum relocated to a larger facility on Mountain Avenue where the Museum’s diverse collections and artifacts are on display in one of four gallery spaces: Main Gallery, Mundoville Gallery (International Folk Art in Miniature), Village Arts Gallery, and Hall Gallery.
The Main Gallery showcases temporary exhibits every 3 to 4 months. The Mundoville Gallery and Village Arts Gallery are home to the Museum’s permanent collection of world folk art, fine art, artifacts, and musical instruments donated by local collectors and founding members of the Museum.
To date the Museum’s collection includes hundreds of ethnographic items, art, and archaeological objects from around the world. The artifacts represent many historical periods, myriad world cultures illustrating diversity of ancient and traditional techniques, and materials used by people from every continent.
The Museum collaborates with private collectors to enhance exhibits and expand educational opportunities. Private collectors to enhance exhibits and expand educational opportunities. Previous exhibits at the Museum have showcased many pieces of these collections.
Global Village Museum staff consist of the Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, Museum Assistant, & Outreach Coordinator. We rely heavily on our volunteers to help us with everything.
Type of volunteer opportunities:
- Docent (Front Desk)
- Archives/Research
- Office
- Exhibit Set up/Guest Curator
If you would like to volunteer please email Ollie Bode, Volunteer Coordinator, at collections@globalvillagemuseum.org.
Benefits of Membership
- Free admission to the Museum’s four galleries for a full year
- 10% discount at the Museum’s gift shop
- Invitation to Member Only events; Free or discounts on Museum programs
- Membership is good for one calendar year from date of payment
- Connect to GVM global community
Costs of Membership
| $45 | Individual |
| $65 | Family (2 adults & children) |
| $100 | Sponsor (Includes 2 guests) |
| $500 | Sustaining (Includes 4 guests) |
| $35 | Senior 62+ |
| $45 | Senior Couple |
| $20 | Student with valid I.D. |
or Pay by Mail
Print a membership form and mail in:
Global Village Museum
200 W Mountain Ave Suite C
Fort Collins CO 80521
If you would like to receive our Monthly Newsletter & Event Reminders please email admin@globalvillagemuseum.org.
Some of our partners and organizations we have worked with over the years:
- Fort Collins Photo Works – Mike Barry
- Teresa Funke – Author/Speaker
- Zonta Club of Fort Collins
- Trees, Water & People
- American Historical Society Of Germans From Russia
- University of Colorado Boulder Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literature
- Colorado State University Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Poudre River Library District
- El Porvenir
- University of Northern Colorado Department of History
- Alden Labs
- Colorado State University Center for Protected Area Management
- Colorado State University Department of Political Science
- University of Northern Colorado Department of Anthropology
- University of Northern Colorado Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- FoCo Café
- Fort Collins Food Cooperative
- Cultur668
- Farms for Orphans
- Nuance Chocolate
- Colorado State University’s The Africa Center
- Colorado State University’s Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center
- Think Humanity
- The Welsh Rabbit
- Into Your Hands Organization
- Come Back to the Table
- OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute
- Uhambo
- Savory Spice Shop
- Mountain Iris Café
- African Drum and Dance Collective of Fort Collins
- Colorado State University Natural Resource Ecology
- Africa Bags
- Fort Collins Marimba
- Far Away Friends
- Peace Corps CSU
- The Murelle Foundation
- Ooktown/Colorado School of Ukulele
- Happy Lucky’s Teahouse
- WYOist
- Egyptian Study Society
- Global Village Academy
- Fort Collins Audubon Society
- Nomad Beads
- Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center
- Global Chamber of Northern Colorado
Staff
Barbara Schoenberger–
A Fort Collins native, Barbara attended Colorado State University and the University of Northern Colorado, where she received a degree in recreation. Barbara worked for many years with Fort Collins Parks & Recreation, and she looks forward to lending her expertise and experience to the Museum.
info@globalvillagemuseum.org
Leisa Taylor –
A native of Texas, Leisa received a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from UT-Austin. Over her career, Leisa has worked in a variety of positions, including newspaper reporter, newspaper editor, photographer, TV videographer, library assistant, and defense attorney. Leisa moved to Colorado in 2013 and lives in the mountains with two good mouser cats.
outreach@globalvillagemuseum.org – 970-221-4600
Sophi Wulff – Administrative Assistant
Born and raised in Washington State, Sophi has a degree in History with a minor in Museum Studies from Central Washington University. Volunteering in community spaces has always been Sophi’s passion, from community theatres and libraries to schools and museums. After moving to Fort Collins Sophi volunteered at GVM helping curate the 2021 Nativities and Festivals of Light exhibit before being hired as the administrative assistant in February of 2022.
She/They
Contact: admin@globalvillagemuseum.org
Ollie Bode – Collections Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Ollie has a Masters in Public History and Museum studies from Colorado State University and started their position here at GVM in spring of 2020. They have an extensive background in museum with many exhibits under their belt, including during their Masters program, when they co-curated GVM’s Brewing History: Fort Collins’ Global Connections in March of 2020.
They/Them
Contact: collections@globalvillagemuseum.org
Randy Kurtz – Chair
Pat Tessari – Vice Chair
Bonnie Titley – Secretary
Kathleen Batterton – Treasurer
Heidi Cross, Steve Dietemann, Martha Denney, Sherry Gardner, Katelyn Garfield, Ana Guzman, Garth McCann, Lynette McGowan, Jon Padgham, Melanie Rosa, & Laura Thornes.
Consider a gift to the Global Village Museum in the name of a friend or family member!
Donations can be made online, by mail, or in person
200 W Mountain Ave Suite C Fort Collins CO 80521
Donations are tax deductible.
Please contact 970.221.4600 or info@globalvillagemuseum.org for details.
GLOBAL VILLAGE MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP
Benefits of Membership
- Free admission to the Museum’s four galleries for a full year
- 10% discount at the Museum’s gift shop
- Invitation to Member Only events; Free or discounts on Museum programs
- Membership is good for one calendar year from date of payment
- Connect to GVM global community
Costs of Membership
| $45 | Individual |
| $65 | Family (2 adults & children) |
| $100 | Sponsor (Includes 2 guests) |
| $500 | Sustaining (Includes 4 guests) |
| $35 | Senior 62+ |
| $45 | Senior Couple |
| $20 | Student with valid I.D. |
or Pay by Mail
Print a membership form and mail in:
Global Village Museum
200 W Mountain Ave Suite C
Fort Collins CO 80521
Global Village Museum staff consist of the Executive Director, Administrative Assistant, & Outreach Coordinator. We rely heavily on our volunteers to help us with everything.
Type of volunteer opportunities:
- Docent (Front Desk)
- Archives/Research
- Office
- Exhibit Set up/Guest Curator
If you would like to volunteer please email Ollie, Volunteer Coordinator, at collections@globalvillagemuseum.org.
The Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which depends on community donations and memberships. We appreciate your support!
