Building a 21st-Century Museum for 21st-Century Learning

As History Colorado begins construction of the brand new History Colorado Center, it means many changes to the educational opportunities provided for teachers and students. We are developing exhibits and programs to meet the changing needs of educators around the state.

Consider arranging walking tours of Denver, bringing an artifact trunk into your classroom, or a visit to one of our many other History Colorado museums and historic sites around the state. We are here to help you make the most of your Colorado history experience!

School Programs
History Take Out
A field trip in your classroom!
Explore Denver Tours
History Colorado offers four different Denver walking tours.
Georgetown Loop Historic Mining and Railroad Park®
Take your class on a tour of a mine!
Visit a History Colorado Museum Near You!
History Colorado has regional museums around the state.
E-newsletter
Sign up for our educator e-newsletter to stay informed of new programs and opportunities.

Educational Materials
Artifact Kits
Bring the past alive with objects and artifacts in your classroom.
Materials to Purchase

Biographies
Biographies
Read up on the historical figures that shaped the history of Colorado and the West with articles written just for kids! Check out our recent additions.

Websites
Doing History
Step out of your world and into the past. Take a journey into Colorado's history in the company of people who made that history.
Teaching with Primary Sources
TPS Colorado has a number of Annotated Resource Sets on Colorado history create by teachers.
My Colorado, My Community
History Colorado and KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, with the generous support of the Larrk Foundation, have created a new program entitled “My Colorado, My Community.”  Learn more about Colorado communities.  

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