Current Exhibits
Explore the world through art, history, and culture at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Our exhibits showcase global traditions, storytelling, and craftsmanship—offering both permanent collections and rotating displays that bring new perspectives to Northern Colorado.
Main Gallery: It’s about TIME
FEBRUARY 7 – MAY 24, 2025
What is time? How do we measure it? How has it shaped human history?
It’s About TIME invites you to explore the many dimensions of time—from ancient fossils to modern timekeeping, from the rhythmic beats of music to the cycles of nature. Through interactive displays and thought-provoking artifacts, this exhibit uncovers the ways different cultures have interpreted, recorded, and experienced time throughout history.
Join us for a journey through time—a concept that shapes our world in ways big and small.
Permanent Exhibits
John E. Roberts Village Arts Gallery
Dedicated to museum founder John E. Roberts, the Village Arts Gallery is home to a stunning collection of world folk art, fine art, and artifacts, generously donated by local collectors and founding members. The collection highlights cultures from Africa, Asia, and Oceania, spanning ancient, traditional, and contemporary artistic expressions.
Mundoville Gallery: International Folk Art in Miniature
Experience the world in miniature through the Mundoville Gallery, featuring a unique collection of miniature houses, small-scale cultural scenes, and hundreds of folk dolls from around the globe. Originally donated by museum co-founder Jeanne Nash, this collection brings to life the intricate artistry of international folk traditions.
From handcrafted figurines to lifelike replicas, each piece tells a story about a place, a people, and a moment in time.
The Losel Doll House
One of the largest collections of Losel Dolls in the country, this exhibit features intricately crafted dolls made by Buddhist monks in exile in India during the 1980s and 90s. Donated by Jeanne Nash, these figures represent Tibetan ethnic and monastic traditions, preserving a visual history of Tibetan culture through artistry and craftsmanship.
Each doll is a tribute to the resilience of Tibetan culture, showcasing elaborate costumes, spiritual practices, and everyday life.