General Information

The Trinidad History Museum complex is open every day, including weekends and holidays, from May 1–September 30. (From October 1–April 30, please call the museum in advance for hours.). Groups are welcome and event rentals are available. Call (719) 846-7217.

Information Center

The Information Center has brochures about the area's six other museums, the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, the Scenic Highway of Legends, other local attractions, and special events. There is also information about lodging, dining, and shopping.

The Information Center is open daily, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Trinidad is conveniently located on I-25, just 200 miles from both Denver and Santa Fe. Southbound Traffic: take Exit #15 (Kit Carson Trail); head east until you reach Highways 160/350; turn right at the stop sign; the museum is 1½ miles from the intersection, on your left. Northbound Traffic: take Exit #13-B (Main Street) and go straight; the museum is ½ mile from the yield sign at the bottom of the exit ramp. The museum complex is on your right, at 312 East Main, across from the post office. 

Parking

On-street parking is available throughout the area.

Admission

Adults: $6.00
Seniors (65+): $5.00
Children (Ages 6-16): $3.00
Children (5 and Under): Free
Colorado Historical Society members: Free

Hours

May 1 through September 30
Open Monday through Saturday
Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Museums and Bookstore 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sundays and holidays

October 1 through April 30
Open Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Santa Fe Trail Museum is open pending staff availability.
Please call for hours, (719) 846-7217
To visit the Santa Fe Trail Museum, check in at the bookstore at 312 E. Main Street.

Rental Information

The gardens surrounding the 1882 Bloom Mansion are available for weddings, receptions and other events. See About CHS - Rent a Museum .

For additional information call Paula Manini at 719/846-7217 or write to P.O. Box 377, Trinidad, Colorado 81082. You may also contact the museum by e-mail at paulamanini@hotmail.com.