Colorado History Museums

Focused on the history of Aurora, Colorado, the museum features exhibits of historical artifacts and the history archives full of historic documents and images.  Location is 15051 E. Alameda Parkway in Aurora, CO.

The museum features artifacts and historical items related to the history of the Archuleta County area.  Located at the corner of First and Pagosa Street in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Boggsville Historic Site on the Santa Fe Trail

Located on Colorado Sate Highway 101 just 2 miles south of Las Animas, the site features pioneer demonstrations, music, food and tours and re-enactments.  Boggsville, founded in 1862, was the first settlement in SE Colorado.

Boulder History Museum   [Boulder History]

Longmont Museum and Cultural Center

While the museum is focused primarily on the hsitory of Longmont and it's early people, there are some great art exhibits and a lovely view from the mountains to the plains.  Located at 400 Quail Road in Longmont, CO.

Broomfield Historical Depot Museum

Housed in an old train depot station, the Broomfield Historical Society operates this museum which holds a large collection of photographs, railroad books, city directories, and other historical documents related to the history of Broomfield, CO.

Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum Historic Site   [History]

Hamill House Museum   [Tour]

Historic Sites in Georgetown

[Crowley County Family Histories]   [Obituaries]

Located in the historic 1918 School building, the museum offers memorabilia about the history of Crowley County, Colorado along with genealogy data.

Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Discover the role of black people in the history of the American West.  Located at 3091 California Street in Denver, CO.

Colorado Historical Society

Forney Transportation Museum

Molly Brown House Museum   [Photo Gallery]

Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum   [Online Collection]

Housed in the beautiful 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, the museum features exhibits relating the history and culture of the Pikes Peak area.  Visitors will find a lovely outdoor area surrounding the courthouse with fountains, sculptures and landscaping.  215 S. Tejon Street in Colorado Springs, CO.

Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Museum of Colorado Prisons   [History and Photos]

Visitors will explore the history of Colorado prisons through exhibits. One can even "do some time" in the historical cell house of the 1935 Women's Correctional Facility.  Located next to the Colorado Correctional Facility (Old Max) on 1st Street in Canon City, CO.

Frontier Museum and Historical Society   [History]

Focused on the history of Glenwood Springs and Garfield County, Colorado, the museum features artifacts and historical documents related to local history.  Researchers may peruse the archives which offers many genealogical and historical research materials.  Located at 1001 Colorado Avenue in Glenwood Springs, CO.

Central City Opera House

Coeur d' Alene Mine Shaft House

Gilpin Historical Society & Museum

[Gilpin History]   [Photos]

This stone school building was built in 1870 and today it houses the Gilpin County History Museum.  Located at 228 E. High Street, Central City, CO.

Thomas House Museum

Cozens Ranch and Stage Stop Museum 1874

Heritage Park Museum

Pioneer Village Museum

Winter Park Ski Resort

Francisco Fort Museum

This adobe structure built in 1862 was the first settlement in the Upper Cuchara Valley.  This old fort has served as a business center, apartments and even a private residence until it was purchased in 1957 by the Town of La Veta for use as a historical museum.  Today, visitors will find many early artifacts of the area with trained docents who tell the stories of the early pioneers and Indians of the area.  Located at 123 W. Francisco Street in La Veta, CO.

Walsenburg Mining Museum

Housed inside an old 1896 county jailhouse, the museum features exhibits and artifacts which relate the story of coal mining in Walsenburg and the people who lived there in mining camps.  Other exhibits include the county jail history and it's prisoners.  Visit at 112 W. Fifth Street in Walsenburg, CO.

Astor House Museum and Clear Creek History Park

[Astor House History]  [Clear Creek History Park]

Located in historic downtown Golden, these attractions provide a look back in time to Colorado life in the late 1800s.

Boettcher Mansion

1917 mansion located in Golden at Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve.

Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum   [History of Buffalo Bill]

Buried on Lookout Mountain is the famous buffalo hunter, Buffalo Bill Cody.  A memorial museum is located here also.

Colorado Railroad Museum   [Virtual Tour]

Golden Historic Buildings and Landmarks

Golden Pioneer Museum

A visit to the Golden Pioneer Museum will reveal the history and artifacts of the Golden, Colorado area.

Humphrey Memorial Park and Museum   [History of the Humphreys]

Housed in the old Humphrey home which was built around a ca 1880 cabin originally lived in by rancher J .J. Clarke.  The museum is unique in the fact that it remains virtually unchanged since 1920.  Offering insight into Colorado ranching life in the late 19th and early 20th century, one can find Indian artifacts, antiques and historic art objects.

620 S. Soda Creek Rd.
P.O. Box 2122
Evergreen, CO 80437
303-674-5429
Director, Peggy Shaw

Morrison Heritage Museum   [Historic Sites in Morrison]

The museum is currently closed and scheduled to reopen in 2007 at a new location.

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

Pullman House   [History]   [Pullman Historic District]

Built as a way station leading to the famous gold fields, this is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Colorado.  Later known as part of the famous way station Cold Springs Ranch.  The structure has at one point been dismantled and is now being reconstructed.

Animas Museum - Durango Area History

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad   [History]

Avery House Museum

Enos Mills Cabin Museum & Gallery

Built in 1885, the cabin as home to Enos Mills.  Operated by his descendants, it is dedicated to the achievements of Enos Mills that have impacted millions people around teh world.  Enos Mills was an author, photographer, nature guide, innkeeper, lecturer and adventurer.  He is known as the "Father of Rocky Mountain National Park".   Located at 6760 Highway 7 in Estes Park, CO.

Estes Park Historical Museum   [Virtual Tour] [Photos]

Focused on the collection, preservation and interpretation of the historic events in Estes Park, CO.  Located at  200 4th Street in Estes Park, CO.

Fort Collins Museum

Lula W. Dorsey Museum  [Virtual Tour]

Known as the Wind River Lodge, it was relocated in 1910 an renovated in 1924.  Today the museum houses two historic cabins,an archaeology display, a 1900 Studebaker freight wagon and many other historical items.  Located at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park Center.

Museum of Western Colordo   

[Grand Junction History & Photos] 

[Palisades History & Photos]

Anasazi Heritage Center Museum

Crow Canyon Archaelogical Center

Lowry Pueblo

Mesa Verde National Park

Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site

Koshare Indian Museum

The Otero Museum

Ashcroft Ghost Town   [Town Map]

Ashcroft was a mining town which was begun in 1880 and went bust when the silver mines played out just 5 short years later.  Self guided tours anytime but guided tours are offered in summer months.  Located 10 miles south of Aspen on Castle Creek Road.

Heritage Aspen   [History]

Independence Ghost Town 

For a few short years, Independence was s thriving boomtown where over $190,000 worth of gold was produced from 1881-1882.  Today a few buildings remain.  Visitors may take self guided tours.  Located on Highway 82, 13.5 miles east of Aspen, CO.

Wheeler Stallard Museum

Housed inside the beautiful 1888 Queen Anne style home built by Jerome B. Wheeler, the museum transports visitors to an earlier time in history.  The home has been refurbished to appear as it would have looked in the 1890s.  The second floor features an exhibit on the life and art of Tom Benton, the acclaimed artist who hails from Aspen.  Located at 620 W. Bleeker Street in Aspen, CO.

El Pueblo History Museum

Old Colorado City Historical Center   [Historic Photos]

Rosemont Historic Mansion Museum

Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center

Housed inside the original freight depot and warehouse which was built in 1924 for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, the museum is focused on the history and heritage of the southeastern region of Colorado.  Located across the street from the Historic Union Depot at 201 West B Street in Pueblo, CO.

Learn about the history of Meeker through artifacts, photos and displays.  Located at 565 Park Avenue in Meeker CO.

Hazard House Museum

Saguache County Museum   [Photo Tour]

Housed in an early 1900s western building, the museum hosts a national art exhibit which includes a remarkable collection of Spanish colonial folk art along with many historical photographs and art pieces.  Located at 150 East Main Street in Trinidad, CO.

Trinidad History Museum

The historic Trinidad site includes several buildings of historical signifance. This complex overlooks the Santa Fe Trail and includes the 1882 Bloom Mansion and the Baca House.  The Pioneer Museum is located in the complex and houses a collection of covered wagons with tools and implements of the early pioneers along the Santa Fe Trail.  Located on East Main Street in Trinidad, CO.

Centennial Village

Stroll through history.  With 45 structures on 8 acres, it's a great chance to get a glimpse of early life in Greely, Colorado and explore the history of the High Plains.

Greeley History Museum

Newly opened in 2005, the focus is on the preservation of Greeley history.

Hazel E. Johnson  Research Center

This is the place to find genealogy records and help if you have family ties to this area.

Meeker Home Museum  [Family History of Nathan Meeker]  [Virtual Tour]

This home built in 1870 was home to the Nathan Meeker family, founding family of Greeley, Colorado.

Plumb Farm Learning Center

During special events, this becomes a hands on learning experience for children of all ages.  Home of classes, festivals, special events and sometimes animals.

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