Colorado History Museum
1300 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80203
303-866-3682

 
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Colorado History Museum

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.

blue arrowColorado Day
Saturday, August 1, 2009
The Colorado History Museum will be open for free on Saturday, August 1st in honor of Colorado's 133rd Anniversary. Make plans to visit the museum to see the newest exhibit, Imagine a Great City: Denver at 150.

blue arrowLet's Make History
Every Saturday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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