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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.
Free Admission!
March 29, 2010, the museum will close to the public in preparation for the move to the new History Colorado Center, one block south of the current museum location. The permanent exhibitions and collections at the Colorado History Museum’s are currently under a phased deconstruction schedule. The museum will remain open to visitors and private parties until the closing of the final exhibition, Allen True’s West, on March 28, 2010.
During this time, admission to the Colorado History Museum will be FREE, and the museum will remain open during normal business hours.
Allen True's West
Through March 28, 2010
The Colorado History Museum, Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Public Library join forces to tell the story of one of Colorado’s favorite artists. Click here for more information on the exhibit.
Museum Closed due to Mandatory Furlough Days
Friday, January 15, and Friday, February 12, 2010
The museum will be closed to the public on Friday, January 15, and Friday, February 12, 2010 due to an Executive Order mandating furlough days for state employees due to insufficient revenue. We apologize for the inconvenience.