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Imagine covered wagons, a rendezvous of fur trappers, Indian buffalo hunts, mining the Rocky Mountains, and life in early Denver. Discover the diversity of Colorado from its earliest inhabitants to its pioneer families. Explore Colorado's own museum with fascinating collections, detailed dioramas, historic photographs, artifacts, and more.
Special galleries also feature changing exhibitions on life and culture in the American West.
Constructed in 1977, the museum preserves a collection of historic and prehistoric artifacts and documents and is the Colorado Historical Society's headquarters. In addition to exhibits and educational programs, the museum includes the Stephen H. Hart Library, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and membership services.
Enjoy the museum store, which offers a full selection of books on Colorado and the West as well as a unique selection of Indian arts and Colorado crafts.
The President’s Summer Institute – 2008 Lecture Series
May 23, June 17 and July 7
This three-part lecture series will bring together past and present Colorado leaders to examine how Colorado's history can illuminate and shape our future.
Monthly programs will be held over breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Colorado History Museum and will be hosted by the Colorado Historical Society's President and CEO Edward C. Nichols. The inaugural President’s Summer Institute will feature speakers from Colorado’s Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches of government including:
Friday, May 23
Richard Lamm – Pioneers and Politicians
Richard Lamm, Governor of Colorado from 1975 to 1987, will give an overview of Colorado’s governors and their impact on the state.
Tuesday, June 17
Rebecca Love Kourlis – The Courts in Colorado
Rebecca Love Kourlis, who served as a Colorado Supreme Court Justice for 11 years, will discuss “The Courts in Colorado – Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going.”
Monday, July 7
Senator Wayne Allard – Colorado’s U.S. Senators
Senator Allard will speak on the life and times of Colorado’s first two senators.
All lectures will be held at the
Colorado History Museum, 7:30am - 8:30am
$20/lecture, includes continental breakfast
Reservations required, please call 303/866-4686
Sponsored by the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc.
Let's Make History
Every Saturday, 11am - 3pm
Who makes history? You do! Join the Colorado History Museum for Let’s Make History, a new weekend program just for families. Activities for all ages help you explore Colorado’s past. Remember, children 12 and under are always free on Saturdays! To find out more about Let's Make History click here