4.5Denver Museum of Nature & Science(4.088 reviews) - Great Museum with Many Facets Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.See more..
4.5Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave(1.281 reviews) - Great Views Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Cemeteries • History Museums
Gravesite and museum dedicated to the life and times of Buffalo Bill Cody.See more..
4.0History Colorado Center(629 reviews) - Don’t miss this interesting and informative museum! Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
Established in 1879, History Colorado - formerly the Colorado Historical Society - offers the public access to cultural and heritage resources of Colorado, including statewide museums and special programs for individuals and families, collection stewardship of Colorado's historic treasures, educational resources for schools, students and teachers, services related to preservation, archaeology and history, and a research library. It is headquartered in the History Colorado Center in Denver's Golden Triangle Museum District.See more..
To say that this is a museum would be an understatement - This is actually a magical place that would transport you back in time. Each building has a story and our guide Steve did a wonderful job of not only telling us the history behind them but also how they were acquired and some of them have actually featured in the movies. The place is full of interesting artifacts, most of them donated by the founder Richard Fike, and we had the pleasure of meeting him as well during our visit and learning about the effort he has put in to build the museum . The sophistication behind some of the musical instruments and household items from more than 100 years ago at display is simply amazing and am sure kids who have been born with iPhone in their hands can learn a lot about the things that they would never see otherwise. It does take time to admire the collection at display and the time is well spent.See more..
Has a lot of exhibits and objects for a free museum. You get a real sense of the history of Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. The museum covers a variety of subjects and even had interactive exhibits for younger children.See more..
The Frisco Historic Park & Museum preserves and promotes the Town of Frisco's heritage and history by presenting an excellent educational museum experience to the community and its visitors, connecting the past, present and future to the world around us.See more..
5.0U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum(311 reviews) - Excellent Museum Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Olympic and Paralympic movements, with Team USA athletes at the center of the story. The 60,000-square foot building features 12 galleries following a narrative arc that takes guests through Team USA athlete's journey. Guests will experience these inspiring stories through cutting-edge technology that prioritizes accessibility and inclusivity. Connected to the USOPM is the Museum Shop and Flame Café. The Museum Shop boasts an impressive collection of Olympic and Paralympic merchandise and Flame Café offers Neapolitan-style pizza, gourmet salads, sandwiches, and much more from its seasonal menu. Visit uspom.org to plan your visit today.See more..
5.0South Park City Museum(307 reviews) - Great Museum and Town Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours History Museums
South Park City is an outside historic museum with 43 original furnished buildings and structures depicting an 1880s-era mining town. The buildings include a church, school, dentist/barber, doctor, coffin-maker, blacksmith, saloon, drug store, general store, homes, train engine and caboose, and other structures that portray life in an early gold mining town in the Colorado Rockies. Visitors can walk into each building, and try out the furniture, play the pianos, ring the school bell, stroll along the boardwalk, and, in the process, get a real feel for life in the Old West.See more..
4.5Canyons Of The Ancients Visitor Center & Museum(278 reviews) - Visit Canyons of The Ancients before Mesa Verde! Temporarily closed - Closed until May 31, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Visitor Centers • History Museums
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is Southwest Colorado's premier archaeological museum, operated by the Bureau of Land Management since 1988. All museum facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum is a museum focusing on Ancestral Puebloan, Native American, and historic cultures in the Four Corners region. It is also headquarters for visitors traveling to Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. (https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/colorado/canyons-of-the-ancients) Features at the museum include: Permanent exhibits on archaeology, local history and Native American cultures Two 12th-century archaeological sites along a paved path with picnic tables Special exhibits and events Educational resources for teachers Research library of archaeology and anthropology resources Research collection of more than 3 million artifacts and records from archaeological projects in Southwest ColoradoSee more..
This is a 1891 silver mine that is being restored and open- free to see. It has rock and mineral collecting, old buildings, its own museum and mine buildings. We are working on opening the underground for tours and continuing to restore six old structures.The 1891 tunnel was opened in June 2014 and opened to the public in 2018 for the first underground mine tours. In 2021 we opened 2 more mine tours giving you options of 3 mine tours now. With 2 more tours coming in 2022 we are the only mine that gives you options of tours. The best time you can have in Creede, Colorado. Visit our free museums and see great mineral collections from mines i worked for along with a historic photo gallery room. Great vistas and overlooks you and your loved will leave with memories that will last a lifetime. You will visit no other place quite like this place, Come see the number one thing to do in Creede, Colorado according to multiple travel sites, Tripadvisor, Google, Yelp and others See you there.See more..
4.5Fort Collins Museum of Discovery(258 reviews) - Good youth oriented, hands on museum Monday: Science Museums • Observatories & Planetariums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is where history meets hands-on science. The exhibition gallery invites you discover the interconnectedness of everything from music and light, to flora and fauna, to bicycles and agriculture, and beyond. With an on-site Archive & Collections, Northern Colorado’s only 360° immersive theater, engaging programs and events, unique and local products in The Museum Store, a regular schedule of premier traveling exhibitions, and so much more – a full day of discovery awaits.See more..
Fossils - especially dinosaurs - from the area around Grand Junction showcase what life was like millennia ago.See more..
4.5Littleton Museum(228 reviews) - We all loved it! Monday: History Museums
Truly amazing place! The museum has so many things to see..art, historical history of Littleton, 1860’s farm, 1890s farm, super Old schoolhouse, etc. There are volunteers willing to help you learn all about the history, even blacksmiths, how life was like over 130 years ago. It’s so well done that it’s a Smithsonian museum too! I have included pics from the recent temporary exhibit about the life cycle of clothes.See more..
5.0Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum(203 reviews) - One of The Best Military Air Museums! Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
Conveniently located at Pueblo Memorial Airport, Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (PWAM) is a must-see attraction. Visit one of Colorado's largest collections of military, space, and civilian aircraft, vehicles, and artifacts spanning over a hundred years of history. Our two hangars and outdoor exhibits comprise over 85,000 square feet. Exhibits include both civilian and military aircraft, ground vehicles, missiles, and the Southern Colorado Space Museum.See more..
4.5Rosemount Museum(202 reviews) - Great staff Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
The grandeur of a bygone era awaits you at Rosemount, a Victorian house museum built in 1893 by prominent businessman John A. Thatcher. The 24,000 sq. foot mansion was designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the home. Guided tours take an hour to an hour an half and guests learn about the house, the family, Victorian culture and early Pueblo history. See why Rosemount has been called "Colorado's Crown Jewel." Visit Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm.See more..
4.5Telluride Historical Museum(173 reviews) - A must see attraction if one wishes to understand the origins of Telluride Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Located at the top of N. Fir street in Telluride, Colorado the Telluride Historical Museum works to bring the regions rich history to life through engaging exhibits, insightful programming, and entertaining events. The Museum displays the regions history from it's geological formation to prehistoric times (they have dinosaur bones!), on to it's indigenous roots- housing an Anasazi blanket from between 800-900 years ago- and history of the native peoples followed by the boom and bust mine years with an incredible collection of artifacts showing what life was like during those times. They also offer a robust overview of Telluride's mining history and innovation including photos, maps, and artifacts from the local mines as well as history on the Rio Grande Southern Rail Road and it's inception as well as the first commercial use of Alternating Current (AC) electricity. Their more contemporary collections retell the founding of the ski area and popular local festivals.See more..
4.5Tread of Pioneers Museum(170 reviews) - Museum hosts a great historical walking tour Monday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Libraries • History Museums
Official site of the Tread of Pioneers Museum! The Tread of Pioneers Museum features a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American arts display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces our agricultural history and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry Tracy. Special museum features are a computer interactive exhibit, Kids Scavenger Hunt, oral history library, local history research library, unique museum gift shop, and a historic photograph collection.Location: Corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs.Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Admission: $6 for adults; $5 for seniors over 62; $2 children for children ages 6 - 12; children under 6 years are free. Routt County residents are free with I.D.See more..
4.5Ute Indian Museum(169 reviews) - Excellent Museum With Exhibits for All Ages Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Come celebrate the history & the living culture of Colorado's longest continuous residents at the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, Colorado. The museum offers a stunning building & exhibition connecting the past with contemporary Ute life & culture. Nestled in the heart of traditional Ute territory, the museum was originally built in 1956 near the ranch of Uncompahgre leader Chief Ouray & his wife Chipeta. The museum & grounds are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The grounds include Chief Ouray memorial park, the grave where Chipeta was buried after her death on reservation lands in Utah in 1924, & a native plant garden. The grounds also include picnic areas, walking paths, a memorial to the Spanish conquistadors who traveled through the area in 1776 and links to the city trail system. The museum gift shop offers authentic Native American turquoise & silver jewelry, Native American beadwork, Ute pottery, & great books Native American history & culture.See more..
14,000 Sq. Ft Mining Heritage Center. One of the BEST Mining Museums in the country! Also see the 1902 fully renovated 1902 jail next to Mining Museum. A must see!!!! Open Memorial Day Weekend to mid-October.See more..
4.5Ouray County Museum(161 reviews) - Lots of stuff to see Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Historic Walking Areas • History Museums
So much stuff to see! We spent 1 and 1/2 hours here and felt we could have come back for more. Many historical artifacts from every period starting in the late 1800's to early 1900's and a little of history all the way up to today. The amount and size of minerals on display was very good along with the dioramas of the local mines. Plan to make multiple trips if you want to get all of it in!See more..
4.0Museum of the West(147 reviews) - Check out the Museum of the West Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Science Museums • History Museums
The Museum of the West offers a thousand years of history that can be experienced. “Ride” in a stagecoach, “fly” a 1958 Cessna from Walker Field or gaze upon an ancient cup and ladle from the Anasazi. Study Ute and Fremont Rock Art, see the real firearms that outlaws used, sit in a one-room schoolhouse, and visit the Pastime saloon to experience western Americana at its best. The Sterling T. Smith Education Tower offers a 360° view of our impressive surrounding geography. Tower top displays include a working weather station, and provide information on downtown historic preservation efforts, regional archaeology and geology.See more..
This museum offers hands-on exhibits for children .See more..
4.5Estes Park Museum(136 reviews) - A MUST for anyone intersted in area history! Monday: History Museums
The Estes Park Musuem is a wonderful addition to the town of Estes Park. They have done a great job creating and maintaining exhibits which showcase local history. They also have traveling exhibits which highlight important events or people related to the area. In addition, they have a wonderful lecture series as well as education programs for all ages. They even have a kids corner to keep the younger ones entertained so that you can enjoy your visit. I would highly recommend a stop at the musuem for anyone that loves Estes Park. You will certainly gain a great insight to some of your favorite EP places and people!See more..
Totally 80's Pizza & Museum is the world's ONLY 1980's museum. FREE admission. Come see rare 80s pop culture exhibits like the bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure", rare toys, vintage arcade games, vintage cereal boxes, 80s music videos, original movie props and a treasure trove of 80s childhood memories. Dine with Han Solo, Michael Jackson and "The Terminator".See more..
4.5Hotel de Paris Museum(120 reviews) - Wonderful glimpse of the 1800s Monday: Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • History Museums
Louis Dupuy’s Hotel de Paris (1875) is a former French inn, located in the Colorado Rockies, with an English style interior, built by Chinese laborers. The boldly refashioned and reimagined futures of the hotel’s proprietors and workers illustrate the possibility of second chances through reinvention in the Western United States. Hotel de Paris Museum™, a Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is owned and operated by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Colorado. Hours may vary. Call or go online for details.See more..
4.5ANA Money Museum(115 reviews) - Money Museum Very Interesting! Monday: Speciality Museums • History Museums
This is a unbelievable museum of money and a must see for any coin/money collector. The collection of rare coins is so interesting and the history of money is very informative. They have displays of "error notes" that have bills that will reflect being a $5 bill on the front & $10 on the back as an example. They have many other bills that are "error notes" that are neat to see. They have the famous "Walton Specimen" that is a very interesting story in itself regarding a rare coin that was thought to be lost. The cost is very reasonable ($8 for adults but they offer a senior/military discount for $6) and it's easy to navigate through the museum. Currently they have a section about the history of money from Europe with many different coins, notes and artifacts from that area including Canada. The parking is free if you find a space in the small parking area next to the museum (it;s located next to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and near the Colorado College campus).See more..
This is a fabulous museum, consisting of the Midland Terminal Railway Depot, the Colorado Trading and Transfer, the Assay Office, as well as (2) Miner's Cabins. You can really take as long as you want to your all the buildings and the grounds, which are all grouped together within about a one square block area. Wife and I just loved the place. It was a bit on the quiet side, so we felt like we weren't rushed, and employees explained things as we went along. For instance, I didn't know prior who Ralph Carr was, and how important he was to the area (Cripple Creek) and it's development. Yep, there are restrooms on site, and the were even clean! I know you get tired or hearing me speak of restrooms in my reviews, but travelers find this an important issue!See more..
Great local art, a walk through historical towns, and a deep dive into local history make this a place that's worth a stop. The rotating paid exhibits are always worth the $5 charge. The staff is very friendly and helpfulSee more..
4.5Golden History Museum & Park(89 reviews) - Curious relics by picturesque creek Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Pioneer life in the hills and canyons near Golden was harsh, difficult, and not for the faint of heart. Most who survived in the beautiful, if inhospitable region, succeeded as farmers and ranchers. Relive the experience by exploring the blacksmith shop, log cabins, hay barn and root cellar. Visit with our heirloom-breed chickens and discover a buzzing beehive. On select days, interact with costumed interpreters who enliven the landscape with cooking and blacksmithing demonstrations. Step inside the one-room Guy Hill Schoolhouse and take a seat in a student’s desk, but don’t wisecrack to the school mistress! After your History Park visit, remember to check out the free (for all of 2019) Golden History Museum directly across Clear Creek.See more..
4.5Central City Opera House(82 reviews) - Closed, but enjoyed the garden Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Operas • Theaters • History Museums
Founded in 1932, Central City Opera (CCO) is the fifth oldest professional opera company in the country and is renowned for its exquisite world-class productions, competitive and robust young artist training program, and creative education and community engagement activities. The summer festival takes place at 8,500 feet above sea level in the Colorado mountain town of Central City, only 35 miles west of Denver, where the company owns and maintains 27 Victorian-era properties, including the intimate 550-seat jewel box opera house built in 1878.See more..
5.0Overland Trail Museum(76 reviews) - A treasure on the South Platte Monday: Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Since 1936, visitors have enjoyed a step back in time when they visit the Overland Trail Museum. Extensive exhibits include pioneer history, Native American artifacts and antique farm equipment. Historic buildings include two barns, a general store, a prairie school, church, barbershop, 1915 stone block house, a caboose and a boxcar depot.See more..
4.5High Line Railroad Park(76 reviews) - History lesson Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Parks • History Museums
Get your fill of Breckenridge's railroad history at the High Line Railroad Park. This outdoor site is great for families and visitors of all ages. Outside, the park includes Engine No. 9, one of the original locomotives that served Breckenridge in the late 1800s, as well as a boxcar display, caboose, and a rotary snowplow that was used to clear the tracks of snow. Kids will love playing at the railroad themed playground park and "blowing" the whistle for Engine No. 9. Picnic tables dot the park - a great spot for a family picnic. Parking available next to the park. Restrooms located in the Ice Arena. This is a great stop for families visiting Isak Heartstone, the Breckenridge Troll. We are located across the parking lot from the start of the new troll train. Please note this is a static site; we do not offer train rides.See more..
The Estes Park Memorial Observatory (EPMO) is a community resource dedicated to fostering scientific education of children in Estes Park and serving as an educational venue for the community and visitors. EPMO holds events throughout the year in conjunction with the local school system, the Estes Valley Astronomical Society and the Rocky Mountain National Park. The observatory schedules private and group viewing sessions and hosts educational lectures on astronomy, cosmology, astrophotography and special astronomical events such as comet fly-bys and more! We also have fun on going projects like our Human Sundial Project. EPMO is currently offering opportunities for volunteers. Just contact us to get involved and learn about our sky along the way! Can't help? Donate to our Estes Park Observatory and come visit anytime!See more..
4.5Animas Museum(66 reviews) - Great city and area museum Monday: History Museums
The Animas Museum is owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society, with the mission to keep La Plata County history and culture alive for present and future generations. Current exhibits at the Museum explore how Native Americans, education, mining, ranching, fires, the railroad, law enforcement and tourism have shaped La Plata County.See more..
4.5Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin(56 reviews) - Back to the Gold Rush Days Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
Built in 1878, the Healy House looks out over historic and scenic treasures of the storied mining town of Leadville. The grounds also include a historic garden with gazebo, and the historic Dexter Cabin built in 1879. The Healy House and Dexter Cabin is a museum of History Colorado.See more..
4.5Temple Israel(56 reviews) - Got to love a nice old architecture - this case a nice old Shul Monday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Religious Sites • History Museums
A restored, 1880s frontier synagogue in historic Leadville. The only building of its kind west of the Mississippi, it now houses a museum dedicated to the Jewish pioneers of a booming mining city. Come visit Temple Israel to learn more about a vibrant community that supported an active civic and social world whilst satisfying the city's commercial needs.See more..
We are a free community-based history, arts, and cultural center featuring changing history, culture, and fine and decorative arts exhibits focusing on a wide variety of topics. Our new permanent exhibit, "Growing Home," featuring over 100 historic photos, a variety of great stories, and a fully restored 1913 trolley trailer (street car). We offer a number of educational programs, tours, teas, workshops, lectures, film series, and family events for all ages throughout the year. Our hands-on gallery is a great place for children & adults to learn through interaction and play. History reserachers are invited to make an appointment to search our historical archives for photos, documents, and materials covering local, regional, and state history. Something for Everyone! Our hours are Tues-Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm. Admission is FREE.See more..
Open daily, 10am to 5pm, June to September. Open during the winter by appointment. Admission: $13 for adults, $9 for children. The Hard Tack Mine brings the unique history of mining to life. Join us for underground mine tours, exhibits packed with mining history and machinery and a fantastic underground gift shop brimming with treasures. You can also pick up last minute supplies at the Company Store located just outside the mine porthole. The mine is located on the Alpine Loop National Back Country Byway, near the Hidden Treasure mill site and the ghost town of Treasure City.It is a constant 45 degrees in the mine, so a light jacket is recommended. Tours are handicap accessible and state inspected. Group tours are available year round by appointment.See more..
4.0Trinidad History Museum(47 reviews) - Wonderful Museum Complex with a lot to see Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Historic Sites • History Museums
Explore Trinidad’s past and its place in the American West at the Trinidad History Museum. The museum features several attractions on one block in Trinidad's acclaimed historic district. Tours of the historic Bloom Mansion and Baca House take place each day at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.See more..
4.5Golden History Museum(47 reviews) - Sharing with Family Monday: Spent < 1 hour History Museums
Golden History Museum has fully transformed into a warm, welcoming, and vibrant public space for uncovering and sharing our past. The renovation includes new programming spaces, a hands-on gallery for families with young children, and dynamic new exhibits that highlight the City’s collection of historic objects. With the vision of “always something new to discover,” the renovated Golden History Museum brings the behind-the-scenes practices of object discovery and preservation to the front of the house. Admission is free.See more..
The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum preserves and shares the history, stories, and traditions of the Gunnison County. The historic Tony's Conoco (The first gas pump in town) was preserved as the basecamp of the museum, and holds permanent as well as rotating museums, features a gift shop, and hosts historic walking tours and other educational events. We also serve as a beautiful venue to host your next gathering or special event. Reach out to us directly to inquire!See more..
The Idaho Springs Heritage Museum offers a fascinating opportunity to view and appreciate the unique mining history of Idaho Springs. The museum achieves this through the curation and visual display of many local procured artifacts. Our gift shop offers a broad selection of unique, hand-picked merchandise including hand-crafted gifts created by over 30 local area artists. Our gift shop is free to browse and our museum charges a nominal fee for entry, $3 for adults, $2 military and law enforcement, $1 for seniors and students, 4 and under free.See more..
4.0Astor House Museum(36 reviews) - This was closed when I stayed in Golden. Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice History Museums
The Astor House is closed to the public for historic rehabilitation. Built in 1867 when Golden was the territorial capital, the Astor House stayed in continuous operation as a boarding and rooming house until 1971, serving legislators, miners, and students. With one of the first bathtubs in town, the Astor House also attracted trail-dusted visitors willing to pay 25 cents for a hot bath. Although the tub is no longer used for soaking, a visit to the Astor House Museum will show you why it’s on the National Register of Historic Places!See more..
The Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad Park is a 5-acre complex with a Train Depot constructed in 1910, along with 3 railcars, including a caboose and dining car. Also on the property is a one-room schoolhouse built in 1894. Antique windmills and vintage farm equipment are scattered throughout the property. An exhibit building houses more historical displays, including the Prairie Voices exhibit. Firmly grounded in its pioneer roots, there is something for everyone, whether your interests are railroads, ranching, cowboys, Native American history, farming, pioneering, and the Dust Bowl. The museum’s operating season is Memorial Day through Labor Day with hours of 1 to 7pm Thursdays through Saturdays and 1 to 4pm on Sundays.See more..
My son had a senior project due and we needed to do some research. The staff is very helpful and their is a research room downstairs that we found amazing historical letters and information from several of the founding members of Greeley. To be honest, I wasn't excited at first but then by the end, was pleasantly surprised with everything that we found. See more..
5.0Shelby American Collection(31 reviews) - Great piece of history Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
***The museum is closed for our normal hours on Saturday, September 4th. We will open at 3 pm for our Annual Car Show & Party. Visitors must have a ticket to the party to view the museum.** The Shelby American Collection celebrates the rich heritage of the Cobra, Shelby Mustang and Ford GT 40 cars that changed the face of auto racing in the 1960s. Thanks to the generosity of owners and collectors, we have some of the most important American cars ever made on display at our Boulder museum, along with an extensive collection of race records, period photographs, memorabilia and tributes to the pioneer drivers and visionaries of the era including Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurant, Phil Hill, Phil Remington and other Shelby American Team members. The museum is dedicated to serve as a resource for all enthusiasts, and to memorialize & preserve one of the most important eras in American automotive history for all generations.See more..
5.0Pioneer Town Museum(27 reviews) - An unexpected Treasure of a museum. Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
Surprisingly good and authentic display of historical Americana. Viewing these displays is a walk through American history from the late 19th through the middle 20 th century. It includes such large pieces as 3 wooden silos built 100 years ago used to store grain . An apple shed with sorting equipment used in the production of apples for market. A blacksmith shop including all related equipment, tools and machinery plus a western town lovingly recreated with original furniture , equipment and displays. My wife particularly liked the rather complete doll house display towards the rear of the museum area. All this and more well worth the price of admission . Highly recommended stop when visiting the Grand Mesa.See more..
Buena Vista Heritage preserves the stories and treasures of Buena Vistas past for future generations. Our three properties include the historic courthouse on E Main, the Turner farm on W main, and the Depot and caboose at the corner of Hwy 24 and main st. Our hours are seasonal, and we are closed from October 1 to the Monday before Memorial Day. During the summer we are open M-Sat 10 AM to 5 PM, Sun 12 pm to 5 pm.See more..
4.5Montrose County Historical Museum(26 reviews) - Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
The museum is housed in the historic Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Depot. The museum showcases the stories and dreams of people that have lived in the high-desert Uncompahgre Valley for more then 130 years. The museum focuses on all facets of early day pioneer life and includes an authentic homesteader's cabin, a large collection of farm machinery and equipment, a caboose and a rare original stagecoach. The museum motto is Preservation, Heritage, AuthenticitySee more..
