Field trips are a great way to reboot a bad homeschooling week, get out of the house when everyone has cabin fever, and learn about your local area. Before heading out, check out Jeanne's tips for improving homeschool field trips.
Our listing of Colorado field trips for homeschoolers is ordered alphabetically by city. If you would like to submit a Colorado field trip destination, you may do so using the red button above.
Great Sand Dunes National Park and PreserveAlamosa
Explore the tallest dunes in North America! Whether hiking, sliding, exploring in a dunes wheelchair - or simply playing - the Great Sand Dunes are a unique wilderness area protected for all to enjoy. Find out how these dunes were formed.
Arvada Center for the Arts and HumanitiesArvada
The Arvada Center produces, curates, and creates national-caliber arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that are designed to help you see, hear, feel, and think a little deeper.
Aspen Historical Society Stallard House and Museum AnnexAspen
Enriching the community through preserving and communicating our remarkable history!
Aspen Historical Society Stallard House and Museum Annex website
Wheeler-Stallard MuseumAspen
Built in 1888 by Jerome Wheeler, this brick Victorian brings history to life for visitors—guided tours center on the history and everyday life in Aspen from the Ute Indians to today.
Aurora Fox Arts CenterAurora
Aurora residents had longed for a theater since motion pictures became popular, but the Great Depression and World War II made this type of construction impossible. As soon as the war was over, however, the Fox Inter-Mountain Amusement Corporation built this 650-seat theater. The building consists of a U.S. Army quonset hut fronted with an Art Modern entrance block, marquee, and neon sign. A fire forced the theater's closure in 1981, but the building has been restored and currently operates as a community cultural center.
Lowry Building 880Aurora
This H-shaped building was located in Lowry #2, a World War II extension of Lowry Field. The "temporary" structure was intended to last five to seven years and represents typical Army wartime construction. The building has served as office space, supply rooms, the interim headquarters for the U.S. Air Force Academy (1955 - 1958), and a museum. It is currently owned by the City of Aurora.
Thomas F. Gilligan HouseAurora
Westinghouse and General Electric cooperated to build this Spanish Mission style house as an electric show home. Bank and Chamber of Commerce president Thomas F. Gilligan had over 15,000 people visit his home for its grand opening gala. This event promoted not only modern homes complete with electrical appliances, but also Aurora as a desirable suburb. The house has served as a residence and is now a residential health care facility.
Aurora History MuseumAurora
Visit the Aurora History Museum for exhibits and displays that tell the story of a surprising depth of history and culture to be found in Aurora. The tales of Aurora's past accompany learning experiences about the environment, diversity and the context of contemporary life in The American Suburb.
H.M. Milliken HouseAurora
H.M. Milliken, the first mayor of Fletcher, hosted the first Town Trustee (City Council) meeting at this residence. The house was one of Donald Fletcher's original homes, constructed as part of the new speculative community east of Denver. The name of this community later changed from Fletcher to Aurora. Underneath the wrap around porch, added around 1910, is a typical Queen Anne style house built by Fletcher. The house is now privately owned as a residence.
Centennial House (Blanche A. Wilson House)Aurora
This 1891 Queen Anne Victorian-style home is one of the oldest original houses built as part of the Town of Fletcher, now called Aurora. Like all Fletcher homes, it was built with indoor plumbing to the kitchen and upstairs bath. The city of Aurora purchased the house in 1990 and community members restored it for Aurora’s centennial year in 1991.
DeLaney Round BarnAurora
Originally constructed as a grain silo, this round building was converted into a two-story cow barn around 1912. Perhaps the only surviving round barn in Colorado, its exceptional construction and engineering are believed to be the work of an itinerant carpenter. The John DeLaney family lived in a home across Toll Gate Creek and raised livestock. The barn has been restored and houses an exhibit on agriculture and dairy farming in the Aurora area. It is owned by the City of Aurora.
DeLaney Farm HouseAurora
This small house is the oldest surviving home in Aurora. The ranch, house, stables and corrals that made up the Gully family homestead were originally located at Mississippi and Chambers Roads, where this Irish immigrant family raised cattle and horses. The City of Aurora purchased the house and chicken coop, moving them to the current site and restoring the house in 1982. It is still owned by the City of Aurora.
William Smith HouseAurora
Aurora pioneer William Smith once raised sheep on the open land around this property. Smith was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and owner of the land donated for Del Mar Park. The home remained in the family until 1983 when Smith's daughter, Margaret, passed away. The house is now privately owned as a residence.
Melvin SchoolAurora
This two-room schoolhouse originally served the outlying community of Melvin. In 1949, the structure was moved to make way for the Cherry Creek Reservoir. After 17 years of use as a tavern, the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society moved the school to its current location on the grounds of Smoky Hill High School. The building is owned and maintained by the Cherry Creek School District.
Coal Creek SchoolhouseAurora
The Coal Creek Schoolhouse is an excellent example of a one-room prairie school from the beginning of the twentieth century. The original Coal Creek School, located near the Edward Smith Farm, burned to the ground in either 1927 or 1928, and this replacement building was constructed on its foundation. The school offered grades one through eight for children from rural Aurora, and it also served as a place for public gatherings until 1960. The schoolhouse and associated buildings have been moved twice; the second move brought it to its current location at the Beck Recreation Center/Springhill Park in order to commemorate the state Centennial and national Bicentennial celebrations in 1976.
General's Pond - Water Fowl Preserve Fitzsimons General's ParkAurora
Originally part of the Gutheil Park Nursery in 1901, this pond was developed during the 1920s as a wild fowl refuge after the commanding officer at Fitzsimons received a gift of two mallard ducks. The pond was stocked with fish for recreational fishing; its most famous fisherman was President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who spent time recovering from a heart attack at Fitzsimons.
General's Pond - Water Fowl Preserve Fitzsimons General's Park website
Dion's ToursAurora
Dion's offers an educational and fun opportunity for children Pre-K through 5th grade to take a behind-the-scenes look at their restaurants. The tours are conducted by a dedicated tour guide and occur before store openings at 9:30 am. During the tour, students learn about food groups, safety, and teamwork. The children even get to help make some pizza. After the tour, the students are fed pizza in the dining room. Children must be three years of age to participate in the tour.
Little Thompson Valley Pioneer MuseumBerthoud
A wide variety of exhibits that educate and enrich our visitors, including military uniforms and artifacts, the Women's World clothing exhibit, the Hildreth Photo Exhibit, and the Foresman & McCarty Drug Store.
Broomfield Historical Depot MuseumBloomfield
A beautiful old train depot station which was transported from its original site at 120th and Wadsworth to its present location by Broomfield Jaycees in 1976. It is surrounded by the Zang Spur Park, so named after the railroad's original name for Broomfield. This is one of nine depots built in the United States to house the railroad agent and his family. The depot includes living quarters consisting of a kitchen, parlor, two bedrooms upstairs, the agent's office, a waiting room, and a baggage area. The museum's collections include Broomfield newspapers, an extensive collection of Broomfield photographs, a large collection of railroad books, Broomfield City Directories, maps of Broomfield, Lakeview Cemetery records to the 1920's, and vintage children's clothing.
CU Art MuseumBoulder
The University of Colorado Art Museum provides a forum for exchanging ideas, inspiring collaboration and fueling imagination through art. The museum’s growing collection and diverse exhibitions and public programs promote, inspire and generate interdisciplinary scholarship and cultural expression. CU Art Museum mobilizes our strengths to support and enrich the academic and social missions of CU Boulder and to serve our communities in Boulder, statewide and beyond. Housed within CU Boulder's College of Arts & Sciences, it’s our mission to improve the accessibility of our collection and exhibitions for CU Boulder students, faculty, staff and the people of Colorado. The CU Art Museum is always free for everyone.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural HistoryBoulder
An academic unit of the Graduate School at the University of Colorado - Boulder with a mission to contribute to knowledge of the natural world and the humanities through research, teaching, and public education. The Museum's collections number more than four million objects in anthropology/archaeology, botany, entomology, paleontology/osteology, and zoology.
Gateway Park Fun CenterBoulder
Boulder County's only complete indoor/outdoor fun center.
Celestial SeasoningsBoulder
On this tour, one can see a close-up example of the manufacturing process. Guides explain the different kinds of teas, where they get them, how they store them, etc. You get to go in the mint tea storage room and walk through the assembly line.
Adams County Historical Society & MuseumBrighton
The ACHSM complex includes the history museum & office, cultural center, a replica one-room schoolhouse, a replica 1930s Conoco station, a working blacksmith shop, a firehouse, a restored 1887 two-story Victorian house, a 1920 railroad caboose and the 120-foot by 60-foot Hoffman Hall, which is full of several exhibits, including an actual jail cell from the old Adams County Jail, a printing press, Western gear and tack (including a saddle used by a Pony Express rider), vintage housewares, antique tools and medical equipment and a military section that holds uniforms, flags, radios and swords. The property also features a Japanese garden, sundial, sculptures, a windmill, a gazebo, and a Howe farm scale.
Running Wolf Riding Center - Homeschool Field TripBroomfield
Horses are amazing animals and can help us become better people. Through our relationship, horses and people can teach each other patience, consistency, understanding, and most important of all trust. Your scheduled field trip includes a talk about taking care of a horse, horse safety, and a horse ride. Open 9:00 am until 4:00 pm daily and weekends by apt. Please call for rates and reservations. 720-933-8301 or email sharondoyle31@yahoo.com.
Le Petit Prince BalletBroomfield, Denver, Boulder
Danse Etoile Ballet presents Le Petit Prince, a magical ballet based on the beloved story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. In this dreamy, unusual tale, the Little Prince journeys from a distant asteroid to many other planets before finding himself on Earth, meeting many quirky and odd people along the way. Performances Jan 31, 2025-Feb 2, 2025 at the Broomfield Auditorium. FREE parking. Great family cultural event. Tickets at https://bit.ly/4dnyFkk.
Brush Area Museum and Cultural CenterBrush
Take a step back into Brush history at the museum and school located in Brush's VFW Memorial Park. Some of the historical facts about Brush that you'll learn about include horse racing, black gold, sugar beets, a facility for tuberculosis patients, cattle feeding operations, and the Texas-Montana trail.
Old Town MuseumBurlington
Nestled in the heart of Colorado's Central Plains on the Colorado/Kansas border on I-70, rich in agriculture, history, and heritage is the Old Town Museum, a 6 1/2 acre historical complex with 21 buildings restored with authentic artifacts from the turn-of-the-century. Old Town is "life in the past lane" by turning back the hands of time in rural America. While visiting Old Town, enjoy the trademarks of the Wild, Wild West. During the summer, the museum offers a soda fountain, hand-dipped ice cream treats, and rideson the horse-drawn wagon.
Fremont Center for the ArtsCanon City
FCA is the oldest privately owned and operated non-profit art center West of the Mississippi River. The center fosters and enriches the cultural and economic health of the Greater Fremont County Region through partnerships, presentations, education, and preservation of the Arts for present and future generations.
Museum of Colorado PrisonsCanon City
Royal Gorge Bridge & ParkCanon City
Conquer the gorge on the Via Ferrata course, soar over the edge on the World’s Scariest Skycoaster, and fly across the Royal Gorge on Colorado’s #1 Bucket List Zip Line, all found in Southern Colorado. The ultimate Colorado experience at America’s highest suspension bridge—1,257 wooden planks suspended 956 feet over the Arkansas River—is packed with adventures for everyone in the family.
Colorado Jeep ToursCanon City
Jeep tours offer a fun and interesting way to learn about Colorado and see unique and beautiful places. Some take you along the rim of the Royal Gorge, while others explore red rock monoliths. You might do a 4x4 trail climb to the top of a mountain peak for a spectacular view, or discover the Cripple Creek and Victor gold mining district at almost 10,000 feet. Want to see Indian petroglyphs or dinosaur footprints? You got it. And no matter which tour you choose, they all offer a chance to see wildlife including Bighorn Sheep, deer, skunks, foxes, coyotes, and bears. Meets curriculum standards.
North Pole, Santa's WorkshopCascade
Santa's Workshop is an enchanting vintage amusement park nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Joyous Chinese Cultural CenterCentennial
Since 2007, JCCC has hosted many field trips for Kindergarten through high school students. At the Joyous Chinese Cultural Center, they will work with you to select from several classes to create a program just for your group. These classes include making Chinese dumplings, calligraphy, paper cutting, kung fu fan dance, and a Chinese lunch. They provide authentic Chinese cultural learning experiences made possible by their talented and enthusiastic native Chinese teachers. Whether your students are in elementary, middle, or high school, a field trip to the Cultural Center can be a great experience.
Gilpin History MuseumCentral City
Built in 1870, this two-story stone structure served as a school from 1870 to the 1960s. The museum houses collections relating to the glory days of Gilpin County, including a re-creation of a typical Main Street.
Thomas HouseCentral City
Built in 1874, this Greek Revival frame residence is built around the entrance to a mine. This unique house represents a typical middle class family. In fact, the house looks virtually the same as when Ben and Marsha Thomas moved to Denver in 1917. Ben was a local V.P. for a mercantile company. The house remained in the family until 1987. It was run as a private museum for three years then was purchased in 1990 by Gilpin Historical Society.
Coeur d' Alene Mine Shaft HouseCentral City
Developed during 1885, the Coeur d'Alene Mine serves as a constant reminder of Gilpin County's mining heritage. Perched on the brow of Academy Hill in Central City, the Shaft House produced ore between 1885 and 1940. Outdoor self-guided interpretive tours at this site are free!
Central City OperaCentral City
The Opera works directly with educators, community leaders, students, and parents to make Opera offerings relevant, educational, and entertaining. Journey through the magic land of opera and experience the arts enriching lives.
Sangre de Cristo Arts CenterColorado Springs
The Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center makes the arts an active part of everyone's lives by leadership in managing, promoting, and providing quality facilities, arts programs, and services that educate, challenge, and meet the needs of Pueblo and southern Colorado residents. The Center offers performances, a children's museum, galleries, and dance and art schools.
Colorado Springs Fine Arts CenterColorado Springs
For over 100 years, the Fine Arts Center has been the top cultural attraction of the Pikes Peak region, offering world-class art exhibitions, Broadway-worthy theatre, and arts education for all ages and abilities. While visiting, enrich your museum experience at the Fine Arts Center Main and the FAC MODERN with tours led by dedicated volunteer docents trained in the Fine Arts Center's history, architecture, permanent collection, current exhibitions, and theatre.
Gallery of Contemporary Art University of Colorado at Colorado SpringsColorado Springs
The Gallery of Contemporary Art is a non-profit, non-collecting visual art center and educational institution within the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Its mission is to provide significant contemporary visual art exhibitions with an emphasis on emerging and mid-career artists while offering related programming to the University, the community and the Pikes Peak region.
Gallery of Contemporary Art University of Colorado at Colorado Springs website
Pikes Peak Children's MuseumColorado Springs
PPCM is a hands-on educational mobile museum in Colorado Springs that engages learners of all ages by sparking creativity, discovery, and life-long learning through purposeful play.
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic SiteColorado Springs
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site is an educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: the American Indian area in 1775, the 1860s Galloway Homestead, the 1880s Chambers home and ranch, and the 1907 Edwardian country estate. The site offers School at the RANCH, a 32-week hands-on homeschool enrichment program for homeschoolers grades K-6. School at the RANCH is state-funded, tuition-free enrichment instruction for homeschoolers. This immersive outdoor program uses the rich resources of Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site and Garden of the Gods to raise students’ awareness of nature, culture, and history.
Old Colorado City History CenterColorado Springs
The Old Colorado City History Center is located at One South 24th Street in Old Colorado City. The History Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The admission is free. The History Center represents the interwoven stories of the life and personality of the many people who made Old Colorado City their home, their workplace and, most importantly, their community. The History Center will not only provide a physical place to view the many artifacts and photographs, but also provide a place to conduct research.
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American CowboyColorado Springs
The only museum in the world devoted exclusively to the sport of rodeo and its star, the rodeo cowboy.
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy website
Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumColorado Springs
The Museum has over 40,000 objects in its collection including nationally significant collections of quilts, Van Briggle art pottery, plus the finest regional art collection in the state of Colorado. The Native American collection includes hundreds of items representative of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho cultures. A portion of author Helen Hunt Jackson's house is reconstructed in the Museum, furnished with her original possessions. Other collections relate to the founding of the City, the area's mining and agricultural history, its early prominence as a health resort, and its more recent significance as a center for military training and operations.
Western Museum of Mining & IndustryColorado Springs
WMMI proudly features working machinery, a model mining drift, and gold panning stations in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall, plus historic buildings and machinery on the beautiful 27-acre campus. Dynamic guided tours and interactive exhibits are available, and various educational events offer something for every age and interest.
Ghost Town MuseumColorado Springs
Ghost Town Museum offers a fun and historical look back at the kind of old west town that used to dot this region during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
May Natural History MuseumColorado Springs
The museum has over 7,000 specimens, from giant tropical insects and spiders to thousands of colorful butterflies and moths. The museum is home to squishy beetles, gigantic spiders, and deadly scorpions, all perfectly preserved.
Money MuseumColorado Springs
Through the discovery of money, America's largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum explores art, history, science and much more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items. The museum includes exhibits in three main galleries, where visitors can find spectacular rarities and learn about the history of our nation and the world as seen through money.
Cheyenne Mountain ZooColorado Springs
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo offers comprehensive education programs, exciting conservation efforts, and truly fantastic animal experiences. In 2024, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was voted #5 Best Zoo in North America, and CMZoo’s Rocky Mountain Wild was named #2 Best Zoo Exhibit in North America by USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It is Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s goal to help guests fall in love with animals and nature and take action to protect them.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeCommerce City
The refuge is one of the largest urban national wildlife refuges in the United States. Refuges provide essential habitat for hundreds of threatened and endangered species of migratory birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, invertebrates and plants.
Denver AdventuresConifer
Denver Adventures was set up to provide hassle-free, tailor-made, adrenaline-fueled adventures. Denver Adventures is run by extreme sports enthusiasts specializing in ziplining, hiking, mountain-biking, rock climbing, snowshoeing and whitewater rafting. They are passionate about sharing their love and enthusiasm for adventure with other thrill-seekers like you. They operate Colorado's Longest and Fastest Ziplines and we are only 30 mintues from downtown Denver.
Crow Canyon Archaeological CenterCortez
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colorado, is a research and education facility dedicated to involving the public in archaeology and Native American cultures. Crow Canyon offers experiential education and hands-on archaeological experiences for people of all ages. The campus is not open to visitors without an appointment or program registration.
Yucca House National MonumentCortez
Yucca House National Monument preserves a large unexcavated pueblo with a stunning setting in Montezuma Valley, nestled between Mesa Verde and Ute Mountain. Since Yucca House was protected as a national monument in 1919, it has remained largely untouched, offering visitors a sense of discovery and preserving the pueblo's beauty and integrity for future generations.
Notah Dineh MuseumCortez
Notah Dineh's original museum collection was started over 50 years ago, when trading posts served as the commercial and social centers for the reservation. The largest known Two Grey Hills weaving is showcased in the museum. Relics of the Old West in the exhibit include antique bits and bridles, beaded leatherwear, fringed dresses and leggings, and historic firearms. The museum is free to the public.
Hovenweep National MonumentCortez
Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and balanced on boulders lead visitors to marvel at the skill and motivation of their builders. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped, natural character.
Museum of Northwest ColoradoCraig
The Cowboy and Gunfighter Museum housed within the Museum of Northwest Colorado showcases Mr. Bill Mackin's collection of nearly 1,000 "working cowboys" artifacts. This collection is a world renown accumulation of practically 50 years of effort and enjoyment by Bill.
The Trailhead Discovery Museum and Arts CenterCrested Butte
The Trailhead Center's purpose is to serve the needs of children living in or visiting Gunnison County, their families, and educators as a place of learning and discovery through exhibits and programs in the arts, sciences, and creative play. The Center believes children need a place to play, be physically active, and learn while doing it!
Crowley Heritage CenterCrowley County
The museum showcases the story of the determined survival of a diverse mixture of people from several different cultures who homesteaded on some of the best grasslands in southeastern Colorado.
Fort Uncompahgre Living History MuseumDelta
Fort Uncompahgre (un-come-paw-gray) was first established as a fur trading post around 1826 by Antoine Robidoux near the present sight of Delta, Colo. Fort Uncompahgre today is a living history museum that recreates the sight, the sound, the feeling and the experience of visiting the original post. Rated one of the top tours in "Best Places to Take Your Kids in Colorado," this living history museum is fun, educational and entertaining. You may choose to take part in activities or just listen and learn!
iFLY of Denver Indoor SkydivingDenver
Experience how flying accelerates learning with our STEM Program! You will explore the STEM principles behind wind tunnel technology through exciting lectures, test flights, and lab activities for grades K-12. Their STEM education program is aligned with all state and national standards and is flexible to fit your students' needs. The cost is $44.95/person with a minimum of 15 participants. Each student gets two flights, a STEM class by an educator (curriculum is based on prelim questions provided by you), and a ball demo (students will guess how different objects fly in the wind tunnel, including a basketball, football, etc.).
Downtown Aquarium - DenverDenver
The entertaining and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than one million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world and house over 500 species of animals.
Denver Art MuseumDenver
Founded in 1893 as the Denver Artists' Club, the Denver Art Museum today is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast. The museum’s global art collections represent cultures around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 collections, including African art, architecture and design, art of the ancient Americas, Asian art, European and American art before 1900, Latin American art, Oceanic art, modern and contemporary art, photography, textile art and fashion, Indigenous arts of North America, and western American art. The museum’s global collections also reflect work by artists from Denver and the Rocky Mountain region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about the world. All visitors 18 and under enjoy free general admission to the museum every day, thanks to the Free for Kids program presented by Bellco Credit Union.
The Children's Museum of DenverDenver
The Children's Museum of Denver offers 11 innovative and interactive playscapes, educational daily programming, and special events all year long for children newborn through age eight.
Denver Botanic GardensDenver
The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
History Colorado CenterDenver
Artifacts, stories, and art intermingle at the History Colorado Center to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences with interactive elements in the majority of the more than fifteen exhibitions that span four floors and capture the spirit of the Centennial State. 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.
Kirkland MuseumDenver
Kirkland Museum has a nationally important display of 20th-century decorative arts, with more than 3,300 works on view of Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Gasgow Style, Wiener Werstatte, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern and Pop Art.
Denver Firefighters MuseumDenver
Hands-on activities combined with the Museum's exhibits provide information about fire safety and prevention as well as the history of the Denver Fire Department and historic Fire Station No. 1. Try on firefighting equipment, slide down a pole, and ride on a fire truck designed just for kids as you pretend to put out fires. Or watch videos and play video games to find safe ways out of the house on fire.
The Molly Brown House MuseumDenver
Margaret Brown may be best known as a survivor of the Titanic, but she was so much more. Hear her incredible story as you tour her home with a knowledgeable guide. Learn about her family and their integral roles in her life, especially that of her husband J.J. Brown. Mother, wife, philanthropist, suffragist, actress–Margaret Brown’s story is so much bigger than anything you’ve seen in the movies. Visit Brown's opulent 1889 home, designed by architect William Lang with all the modern conveniences, including electricity, central heat, and indoor plumbing. You'll also hear the fascinating tales of Molly Brown's incredible life, from instant mining-town wealth to labor reform and the stages of New York.
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and ToysDenver
The mission of the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is to provide educational and cultural services to the greater Rocky Mountain region through the preservation, exhibition, collection and interpretation of the visual arts using miniatures, dolls and toys. The exhibits range from vintage Star Wars toys to artisan dollhouses, from exquisite antique dolls to well-loved toy soldiers. Objects collected from generations of Coloradans serve as an excellent stepping stone into art and history. Many objects, such as the Japanese Friendship Doll Miss Yokohama, make history more accessible and open the door to a new experience.
University of Denver Museum of AnthropologyDenver
Faculty, students, and community partners curate exhibits at DU’s Museum of Anthropology, home to over 100,000 anthropological artifacts and objects. The museum serves as a research, teaching, and training center in the ethical stewardship of museum collections. Exhibits in the museum's gallery are free and open to the public. Most of the collection is available for research and viewing by appointment or online.
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education. Various exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. Enjoy their virtual on-demand content on YouTube, or check their website for details about their free admission days and nights.
Black American West MuseumDenver
Families will enjoy hands-on experiences as they learn about African Americans and their unique role in the Westward Expansion. Explore the customs, traditions, and crafts of the African American pioneers that make the colors of the West come alive! Families will learn what life was like as a pioneer, cowboy, miner, mountain man, and homesteader as they learn and play as families did in the late 1800s.
Forney Transportation MuseumDenver
A one-of-a-kind collection of over 500 exhibits relating to historical transportation. It began with antique cars, but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Some of these are familiar, while others spark the imagination.
Four Mile Historic ParkDenver
Four Mile Historic Park is a 12-acre oasis featuring Denver's oldest standing structure, pioneer exhibits, special events for all ages, and guided tours that transport visitors to Colorado's frontier past. Once a wayside inn and stage stop, Four Mile House and grounds are the setting for unique family, student, senior, and rental activities that offer visitors a unique experience apart from the bustle of their busy lives.
Wings Over The Rockies Air and Space MuseumDenver
The massive B-52 Stratofortress greets you at the front door of our 1930's-era former Air Force hangar - home to over three dozen historic airplanes and space vehicles.
Museo De Las AmericasDenver
Museo de las Américas is the premier Latin American art museum in Denver. The Museo educates the community about the diversity of Latino Americano art and culture from ancient to contemporary through innovative exhibitions and programs. With the Latino population growing exponentially in the Denver and wider communities, the Museo plays an important role in building pride in the Latino community's heritage and promoting understanding among cultures.
Buffalo Bill Museum and GraveDenver
By his request, William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was buried on Lookout Mountain in 1917, overlooking the Great Plains and the Rockies. Visit the museum and grace, feel the breezes from the high peaks of the Continental Divide, smell the Ponderosa Pines, and watch the mountain wildlife to see why he wanted to be buried on top of Lookout Mountain.
Lakeside Amusement ParkDenver
Lakeside Amusement Park is a large facility with excitement, history, and charm. Located at I-70 & Sheridan, on a picturesque lake (with great mountain views), steam trains, roller coasters, a merry-go-round, a drop tower, and more, Lakeside is the perfect site for family fun and large events with 16 rides just for small children and a total of 40 rides.
Dinosaur National MonumentDinosaur
As you explore the craggy hills, discover fragments of a long ago world where the largest land creatures of all time once roamed and died. You can also view rock art and captivating scenery, explore homestead sites, and go whitewater rafting.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife CenterDivide
Comfortably nestled behind Pikes Peak, Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center provides natural, quiet, and spacious sanctuary to rescued wolves, wolf dogs, foxes, and coyotes. All of the animals were rescued from captive situations, and as a result, they will never be allowed to live in the wild. This is why education is so important to the survival of these species. Personalized, one-hour walking tours through the sanctuary are fun and educational, and you'll always be with a small group of people so you can enjoy more focused attention in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. The Center guarantees an up-close view of the beautiful, majestic, and elusive wolf.
Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center & MuseumDolores
The Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum displays the culture and history of the Ancestral Puebloan people, as well as the methods that modern archaeologists use to reveal the past. The museum preserves artifacts and records from excavations in the Four Corners area, one of the richest archaeological regions in the United States. It is also the headquarters for the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument.
The Animas MuseumDurango
The Museum is run by the La Plata County Historical Society whose mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history and culture of the San Juan Basin with a focus on La Plata County, Colorado. The Museum offers a variety of exhibits and programs for all ages and is also home to a research library and photo archives.
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad MuseumDurango
This historic train has been in continuous operation between Durango and Silverton since 1882, carrying passengers behind vintage steam locomotives and rolling stock indigenous to the line. It is a family-friendly ride sure to create memories that will last a lifetime while offering a view of Colorado's mountain splendor inaccessible by highway. Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep ToursDurango
Mild to Wild loves sharing nature's playground and outdoor adventure with youth. Their mission is to enrich your life with a trip in the outdoors, creating a deeper connection with nature, family, and new friends. They offer youth-friendly rafting trips to promote communication, problem-solving, decision-making skills, and working together. Contact them through their website for more information.
Lil' Buckaroo's Petting ZooErie
During your visit to the farm, you will have the opportunity to meet and interact with the zoo's small, fun-loving farm animals. Farm Staff will be available to answer any and all questions, as well as help direct you to the next animal you would like to visit. The herd of animals includes miniature donkeys, alpacas, miniature Highland/White Park cows, Nigerian goats, miniature potbellied pigs, babydoll sheep, Valais blacknose sheep, Flemish giant bunnies, silkie chickens, and a miniature horse. The goats, sheep, and alpacas love to be hand-fed!
MacGregor RanchEstes Park
Enjoy self-guided tours of the museum, milkhouse, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, and horse-drawn machinery exhibits at this ranch established in 1873.
Estes Park MuseumEstes Park
Nestled at the foot of iconic Longs Peak, Estes Park's story of Native American tribes, homesteaders, entrepreneurs, and artists is unique to Colorado. With the formation of Rocky Mountain National Park in 1915 and the incorporation of the Town in 1917, Estes Park hosted a number of notable individuals such as Isabella Bird, Enos Mills, Eleanor Hondius, and F.O. Stanley. Often remarked as a "paradise" by visitors, Estes Park experiences its own trials of floods and fires, lending to a strong sense of community by those who live there. Through interactive displays and in-depth exhibits, explore the place many have come to love.
Rocky Mountain National ParkEstes Park
Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles (265,807 acres) encompass a spectacular range of mountain environments. There is something for everyone to discover, from meadows found in the montane life zone to glistening alpine lakes and up to the towering mountain peaks. You can explore over 300 miles of hiking trails and incredible wildlife viewing along the way. This living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, provides visitors with opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures.
Hiwan Homestead MuseumEvergreen
This 17-room log lodge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its unique construction. Hiwan's restored 1890-1930 era rooms illustrate a comfortable style of early mountain summer home living. As a local history museum, it maintains active craft and interpretive school programs as well as changing exhibitions, which are sponsored by the Jefferson County Historical Society.
Water WorldFederal Heights
One of America's largest family waterpark, is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver, Colorado, on 64 beautifully landscaped acres.
Florissant Fossil Beds National MonumentFlorissant
Beneath a grassy mountain valley in central Colorado lies one of the richest and most diverse fossil deposits in the world. Petrified redwood stumps up to 14 feet wide and thousands of detailed fossils of insects and plants reveal the story of a very different, prehistoric Colorado.
Rocky Mountain Raptor ProgramFort Collins
RMRP is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds of prey, including Eagles, Owls, Hawks and Falcons. On tours to the facility, vvisitors learn about rehabilitation management of cases and how the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program trains and coordinates volunteers and staff to provide care to the raptors 365 days every year. Injuries, therapies, and issues involved in caring for raptors are also discussed. These tours are designed for your particular group’s interests and ages and are scheduled for your convenience. Contact the program for more information.
Avery House-Poudre Landmarks FoundationFort Collins
The Avery House was built in 1879 and served as the family home of Franklin and Sara Avery and their three children. The home was built of sandstone from local quarries and includes a carriage house, large yard, gazebo, and fountain. It is located at 328 W. Mountain Avenue in Old Town Fort Collins and serves as a museum honoring life at the turn of the 19th century.
Fort Morgan MuseumFort Morgan
The Fort Morgan Museum tells the story of Fort Morgan and Morgan County through permanent and temporary exhibits that showcase the museum's collection. It also takes advantage of traveling exhibits from other institutions throughout the United States.
Castlewood Canyon State ParkFranktown
Nature lovers and groups enjoy environmental diversity on several hiking trails ranging from mild to moderate. All trails are less than two miles long and can be combined for longer journeys. The natural amphitheater and the Bridge Canyon Overlook gazebo perched on the edge of the canyon are unique places for weddings or other outdoor ceremonies. Casual groups and families enjoy the picnic areas at both entrances. Remnants of geologic and local history combine when the then Castlewood Dam burst in 1933, sending a 15-foot-high wave of water into Denver. Ruins of the original ill-fated dam and the historic homestead still exist for hikers to see.
Colorado National MonumentFruita
Colorado National Monument preserves one of the grand landscapes of the American West. Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, colorful formations, desert bighorn sheep, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country.
Dinosaur Journey MuseumFruita
Come and enjoy the educational exhibits, realistic robotic dinosaurs and a working paleontological laboratory. Observe articulated dinosaur skeletons, including the fullsize Camarasaurus above you as you first enter, stand next to a Brachiosaurus arm bone, view a documentary on dinosaurs of North America, experience the sensation of a 5.3 earthquake, examine the Velociraptor. Did it really have feathers? Watch lab technicians prepare bones excavated from nearby quarries and uncover real bones in the kids' quarry.
Museum of Western ColoradoFruita
One-of-a-kind prehistoric pottery from the Colorado Plateau, Navajo rugs, and rock art panels from the Fremont and Ute Indians. At the 19th Century Grand Junction, you can take a stroll down the boardwalk and step back into the early days of Grand Junction and experience the Pastime Saloon and the Park Opera House.
Hotel de Paris MuseumGeorgetown
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.
Georgetown Loop RailroadGeorgetown
Discover the best of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains by visiting the Georgetown Loop Railroad and Mining Park for gold panning & historically immersive experiences. Check the event calendar for upcoming special events throughout the year.
Frontier Historical Society & MuseumGlenwood Springs
Exhibits at the Glenwood Springs Historical Society and Frontier Museum showcase what life was once like for residents and visitors in Glenwood Springs. Enjoy a visit to a furnished, 1905 Victorian-style house; discover more about ranching and mining in the area; learn about the Ute Indians and their connection to the region. In time, as the hot springs were developed, Glenwood Springs became a place for the world’s privileged class that attracted a diverse array of characters that included entrepreneurs, presidents, outlaws, gangsters, movie stars, and more.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure ParkGlenwood Springs
You and your family will enjoy spectacular views while riding the Iron Mountain Tramway. Take a guided walking tour of the Glenwood Caverns where you will see amazing formations. Play on the new thrill rides - the Canyon Flyer, Alpine Rush, Swing Shot, and the 32-foot climbing wall - Doc's Rock.
Pullman HouseGolden
The Pullman House is among the oldest remaining buildings of Colorado, built in the fall of 1859 near Golden as a way station at the crossroads leading to the most famous gold fields in the region.
Boettcher MansionGolden
Boettcher Mansion offers self-guided History Tours during our open hours, which are Mondays-Thursday between 8 am - 4 pm. Please note that parts or all of the mansion may be unavailable to tour due to private events. Please call ahead to confirm building availability. Guided History Tours can be scheduled through Ronnie Terry at 720-497-7632 and can occur Mondays-Thursdays between 9 am - 2 pm, if available. Tours must be scheduled in advance. The mansion’s interior is largely intact, except for a 1986 lobby addition and a 2007 kitchen/storage remodel. Highlights include historically appropriate wallpaper patterns along with an extensive collection of mission-style furnishings, primarily re-issued Stickley.
Astor House Museum & Clear Creek History ParkGolden
Explore how the people of Golden, Colorado settled a bustling town that served the developing West as a government center and mining supply town. Tour an 1800s boarding house and homestead where early Colorado pioneers worked and played. See what life was like on the frontier and hear stories of the people who called this place home.
Rocky Mountain Quilt MuseumGolden
When you visit The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, you will explore the scope of quilting, from bed coverings of the 1800s to contemporary art pieces. The museum hosts quarterly exhibits, tailored tours, and programs for adults and youth. For researchers and quilt enthusiasts, the Sandra Dallas Library contains over 6000+ volumes featuring out-of-print literature, technique resources, historical patterns, and research documents.
Geology Museum at the Colorado School of MinesGolden
The museum houses about 50,000 minerals, fossils, gemstones, and artifacts. Visitors come by the thousands each year to enjoy the exhibits and educational opportunities offered by the Geology Museum.
Colorado Railroad MuseumGolden
Recognized as one of the best privately supported rail museum in the United States. This "can't miss" site for railfans features over 100 historic narrow and standard gauge locomotives and cars exhibited on 15 acres at the foot of North Table Mountain, near Golden, Colorado.
American Mountaineering CenterGolden
The American Mountaineering Center is the premier building devoted to mountaineering and outdoor education in the United States and possibly the world.
Golden History MuseumGolden
Visit today and meet the Legendary People who built Golden, learn why the local breweries are so famous, and explore Golden’s Epic Events! Admission is always free.
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly HouseGrand Junction
The WCBG is home to several specialty gardens, including the Cactus Garden, Antique Rose Garden, Children’s Secret Garden, the Western Heritage Garden, Celebration Plaza, Japanese garden, and the gardens that surround the buildings. The tropical rainforest and butterfly house showcase tropical plants and orchids as well as koi fish, turtles, tortoises, and butterflies.
Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House website
Meeker MuseumGreeley
Meeker's graceful 1870 two-story adobe home is listed on both the National and Greeley Historic Registers. A costumed tour guide gives an overview of the early history of Greeley, as well as an intimate history of the family, including Nathan's untimely death in the white River Massacre and his family's struggle to survive without him. The home shows the comfortable lifestyle enjoyed by many colonists. The Meeker Home museum has been twice restored and is completely furnished.
Greeley History MuseumGreeley
Step inside the historic entrance or new glass atrium doors and begin exploring Greeley's rich history. There are mini-exhibits and temporary exhibits (typically changed every six months). Utopia: Adaptation on the Great American Desert is the permanent exhibit of Greeley's history, ranging from fossils and the earliest human inhabitants through the Union Colony's beginnings in 1870 to the contributions of its "water buffaloes," mavericks and mentors.
White-Plumb Farm Learning CenterGreeley
The farm is a memorial to the foresight and determination of his Union Colony grandparents and serves as an agricultural learning center for educating the younger generations about Greeley's rich agricultural heritage. The Plumb Farm is listed on the national Register of Historic Places and is a Colorado Centennial Farm.
Curecanti National Recreation AreaGunnison
Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti. Blue Mesa Reservoir is Colorado's largest body of water, and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the U.S.
Black Canyon of the GunnisonGunnison
Unique and spectacular landscape was formed slowly by the action of water and rock scouring down through hard Proterozoic crystalline rock.
Argo Gold Mill and MuseumIdaho Springs
Situated in Historic Idaho Springs in the heart of Colorado Gold Country sits the Mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, one of the most striking and prominent Heritage Landmarks in the American West. The Argo is a central character in the story of the Colorado gold-rush and remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world.
Fort Sedgwick Historical SocietyJulesburg
Celebrating and preserving the stories of Fort Sedgwick, the Historic Julesburgs, and the history of Northeastern Colorado. Honors and shares the history of Fort Sedgwick and the entire county. Artifacts and memorabilia from the Union Pacific Railroad, Pony Express, Native Americans and early pioneers are on display.
Bent's Old Fort National Historic SiteLa Junta
A reconstructed 1840's adobe fur trading post helps living historians recreate the past with guided tours, demonstrations, and special events.
Sand Creek Massacre National Historic SiteLa Junta
On November 29, 1864, Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed a village of Cheyenne and Arapaho indians encamped on the eastern plains. An estimated 150 to 200 Indians were murdered, nearly all elderly men, women and children. The website offers historical information about the massacre for those who cannot visit in person.
Otero MuseumLa Junta
The museum covers a time span of 1875 - 1945 and is dedicated to preserving the heritage of La Junta and the surrounding area. The artifacts at the museum are imaginatively displayed to portray life and business during the early years of the lower Arkansas Valley. The museum features displays that focus on railroads, military, postal, agricultural, business, transportation, schools, and all other aspects of pioneer life. The extensive collection is both educational and entertaining.
Koshare Indian MuseumLa Junta
The museum was built by a Boy Scout troop. The 1949 structure is a registered state historic site of the Colorado Historical Society. It houses a collection of Native American art and artifacts considered to be among the finest in the world.
Francisco Fort MuseumLa Veta
Houses many fine artifacts from the 1700's through 1945 thanks to the generosity of county residents. These artifacts include a working Columbian Organette, a 1908 Edison cylinder player, a Chinese shawl traded to Charles Bent on the Santa Fe Trail, Pony Express mail bags, a letter written by Lincoln, a Lightning Horse baler, Penitente collection, and over 1000 projectile points. Trained docents also tell of Indian, pioneer, railroad, and mining history relative to the displays in our six buildings. We also offer a gift shop of historical books, jewelry, Minnetonka moccasins, and more.
WOW! Children's MuseumLafayette
WOW! Children's Museum (World of Wonder) is a place for toddlers and school age children and their families, offering a variety of interactive and informative educational and creative exhibits and programs that stimulate learning and child development.
Lafayette Miners MuseumLafayette
Located in Old Town Lafayette, Colorado, the Lafayette History Museum showcases the dynamic history of the area, from its roots in mining and farming to the century-old Lincoln Highway effort to Lafayette’s recent growth into a vibrant city with its own unique identity. Through exhibits, educational programming, walking tours, field trips for students, research material, and more, the museum preserves and shares the fascinating stories of Lafayette’s evolution. Housed in the Lewis Home, an 1890s coal miner’s cottage on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum appeals to adults and children alike.
Eleven Mile State ParkLake George
Anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile's large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee or pike, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration.
Colorado Adventure PointLakewood
With programs such as Monday Mad Scientist Camp and Open Adventure Day, Colorado Adventure Point (CAP) has a variety of exciting educational programs to engage and inspire your child! Start with a climb on the two-story climbing wall, and then head to one of the instructors to learn about the physics and mechanics of the activity. Afterward, check out the Culinary Lab to learn about chemistry through cooking (and take home your creation). To end the day, have fun in the archery range and see angles and mathematics in action. CAP is the place for experiential learning in Colorado!
Lakewood Heritage CenterLakewood
Lakewood's Heritage Center showcases the history of Lakewood and the many changes, inventions and lifestyles of the 20th Century. Located in Belmar Park, the museum has over 10 historic structures, 30,000 artifacts, a festival area and an outdoor amphitheater.
Tabor Opera HouseLeadville
Built in 1879, the Tabor Opera House was acclaimed "the largest and best, West of the Mississippi!". Today, the Tabor Opera House proudly stands as one of Colorado's premiere historical locations in beautiful Leadville.
National Mining Hall of Fame and MuseumLeadville
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is a monument to the memory of the men and women who pioneered the discovery, development, and processing of our nation's natural resources. Known as the "Smithsonian of the Rockies" and the "Premier Showcase of American Mining," the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum houses 25,000 square feet of interactive and informative exhibits. The museum shares the evolving narrative of mining and its relationship to everyday lives.
Healy House Museum and Dexter CabinLeadville
Discover two of Leadville's earliest houses for a glimpse of western life in a booming silver-mining camp. Dexter's surprisingly plush 1879 log cabin was the Leadville residence of the mining investor and businessman. By that time he was already wealthy man and loved a wide variety of activities. Besides being an avid hunter, Dexter was a collector of coins, gems, etchings and paintings. August R. Meyer's 1878 Greek Revival clapboard house (now called Healy House) was built for his bride, Emma. The home features lavish Victorian furnishings collected in Leadville, including objects belonging to silver tycoon Horace and Augusta Tabor, along with other Leadville pioneers. You and your family can tour at your own pace and have all your Leadville questions of yesterday and today answered by knowledgeable staff. Ask for the children's tour, designed to make your family's visit a memorable experience.
Limon Heritage Museum & Railroad ParkLimon
The Life and Legends of the Plains come to life at this extraordinary small town museum which features the Limon Depot, Exhibit Building, and Railroad Park. Together, these attractions comprise the Museum Complex, a free and open-to-the-public journey supported by the Limon Heritage Society.
Littleton Historical MuseumLittleton
For more than 30 years, the Littleton Historical Museum has served as the primary repository for the history, art, and culture of Littleton. Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860's and one from the 1890's), a small lake, a collections center, and a main exhibition and administration building.
Roxborough State ParkLittleton
A Colorado Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark, Roxborough is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant communities, and a host of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer. Visitors can take in geological wonders via a series of trails for every level of hiker. Many visitors tote their cameras to capture one of the many beautiful views or animal sightings such as red fox from one of the park's overlooks.
Highline Lake State ParkLoma
An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees. Birders have plenty to see here. The Audubon Society designated the park an important bird area; thousands migrate through the area every winter.
Longmont MuseumLongmont
The Longmont Museum, housed in a distinctive contemporary building, features changing exhibits in history, art, and science, as well as the award-winning Front Range Rising, a long-term exhibit on the history and culture of this region. The Museum recently opened an expansion, featuring the 250 seat Stewart Auditorium and Cone-Shortall stage, the Swan Atrium, and the Kaiser Permanente Education Center. The Museum also has hands-on education programs for all ages, indoor and outdoor concerts and performances, film series, lectures and a gift shop featuring local history books, souvenirs and exhibit related materials.
Louisville Historical MuseumLouisville
The Louisville Historical Museum is offering free, private tours of the three historic buildings on the Museum Campus. These tours cover Louisville history from the coal mining days to today! Looking for safe way to have an in-person educational experience? This is a great activity for families and students, and the Museum is taking all possible steps to lead tours in a safe way. All tours are customized to the visitors' interests and ages.
Loveland Museum/GalleryLoveland
The Museum's local history exhibits include Life on Main Street, Loveland's Great Western Sugar Factory, Sweetheart Town, USA, Fireside Gallery and others.
Lyons Redstone Museum and Lyons Historical SocietyLyons
Founded in 1973, the Lyons Historical Society saved from the wrecker's ball the Depot, built in 1894, now the Lyons Depot-Library, and the 1881 schoolhouse, now the Lyons Redstone Museum. The Museum displays the history of the Lyons area in photos and displays. The Lyons Historic District is comprised of 15 sandstone buildings in the Lyons area. Open daily June thru September.
Deer Hill ExpeditionsMancos
Deer Hill Expeditions is a fully accredited experiential education company with a mission to help students find authentic connection to themselves and others. They do that through expedition-style adventure throughout the Southwest and meaningful stays at their beautiful basecamp. With expert guides who are able to deliver both knowledge of the area, its culture, and history while also bringing the group together through adventure and service projects, your adventure is sure to be much more meaningful than a standard trip. Whether it's through one of their homeschool-specific programs, a facility rental, a guided trip, or a completely custom program, let Deer Hill be your guide to authentic learning and connection in the Southwest.
Mesa Verde National ParkMesa Verde
Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from A.D. 600 to A.D. 1300. Today, the park protects over 4,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States.
Montrose County Historical MuseumMontrose
The Montrose County Historical Museum houses numerous collections donated by the region's pioneer families that pertain to the historical story of Montrose. All facets of Montrose area history are explored within the museum, including Native Americans, homesteaders, farmers, ranchers, railroaders, and miners. A tour inside the old depot gives a hint of what life was really like in the early days in Montrose. The ticket room, now known as the railroad room, contains original survey equipment from the construction of the Gunnison Tunnel, cameras, miners' tools, and railroad memorabilia. The electrical room features rare memorabilia from Ames, CO., the first alternating current plant in the world. Upstairs contains antique toys, dolls, school items, and music items such as a grand piano from the Gray family, a World War I Edison Phonograph, and a rare Victrola player. The freight room contains the original freight scale, farm tools, saddles, more tools, typewriters, and a general store with well-stocked shelves.
Dinosaur Ridge MuseumMorrison
The Dinosaur Ridge area is one of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil localities. Here, in 1877, some of the best-known dinosaurs were first discovered. These include Apatosaurus, better known as Brontosaurus; Diplodocus; Stegosaurus, the Colorado State Fossil; and Allosaurus. These animals represented life 145 million years ago in the Late Jurassic Epoch, also known as the "Age of Brontosaurs." These discoveries sparked off a historic dinosaur "gold rush" that traced the bone-bearing strata, known as the Morrison Formation, across a large part of the Rocky Mountain region. This "Golden Age" of 19th century dinosaur exploration led to the discovery of many other important sites. The dozens of successful excavations at Dinosaur Ridge and these other locations stocked many of the world's museum and brought dinosaurs to public attention.
Colorado Ghost TownsMulti-city
There are a number of ghost town areas in the "Fourteener" region of Colorado. Some are accessible by passenger vehicle, while many are accessible only by four-wheel drive. When exploring ghost town areas, be sure to take only pictures and leave with only memories. Most areas are private property and rockhounding and souvenir hunting are strictly prohibited. If posted, please only view from afar. Travel & recreate responsibly, and always tread lightly.
Ouray County MuseumOuray
The Museum features mining, ranching and railroading, the three main means of employment in Ouray's early history. It houses many artifacts dating back to Ouray's earliest days which began in 1875. There are large displays of minerals and Indian artifacts in the building. The Museum also features a Research Center containing much written information, thousands of photographs and a large library titled "The W. Ross Moore Mining History Library of the American West".
Fort Vasquez MuseumPlatteville
Fort Vasquez Museum, 35 miles northeast of downtown Denver on U.S. Highway 85, features displays that interpret the fur trade era. Visit the site of the 1835 fur-trading fort and follow the paths of founders Louis Vasquez and Andrew Sublette, who hired mountain men like Jim Beckwourth and Baptiste Charbonneau at their adobe outpost on the South Platte River frequented by the Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Lakota people.
Lowry PuebloPleasant View
Visit a 1,000-year-old ancestral Puebloan site, which includes a 40-room village. The Lowry Pueblo site was first excavated in 1931 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1967. It is one of the most significant BLM archaeological sites in the Four Corners region, where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona meet.
Steelworks Museum of Industry and CulturePueblo
The Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture features exhibits related to all facets of the CF&I, including but not limited to history of mining, labor history, history of steel production, railroad history, and history of Pueblo and Colorado and the CF&I's impact on the region. The Main Exhibit Hall is sponsored by the Pueblo Rotary Club Number 43. Our new Kid's Gallery Guide features fun facts, games and information about the Steelworks Museum! Some of the activities are centered around visiting the Museum.
El Pueblo History MuseumPueblo
The "Cultural Crossroads on the Arkansas," El Pueblo History Museum has always been a gathering place for diverse people and cultures. The site includes an 1840s-style adobe trading post and plaza, and the archaeological excavation for the original 1842 El Pueblo trading post. The museum building showcases the city's history and the various cultural and ethnic groups in Pueblo and the region. The site also features the Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byways Information Center.
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft MuseumPueblo
Explore one of Colorado's largest collections featuring military, space, and civilian aircraft, along with vehicles and artifacts that chronicle over a century of history. Spanning over 85,000 square feet, our two hangars and outdoor exhibits showcase a diverse array, including civilian and military aircraft, ground vehicles, missiles, and the Southern Colorado Space Museum. Built on the site of the historic Pueblo Army Air Base, one of the largest heavy bomber training bases in World War II, the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum (PWAM) at Pueblo Memorial Airport is worth the drive.
Rosemount MuseumPueblo
Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and was named for Mrs. Thatcher's favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and two years under construction, the mansion was completed in 1893. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom woodwork, wall and window treatments are original to the home. Guided tours begin on the half hour throughout the day, with the exception of special events and the last two weeks of the holiday season when self-guided tours are utilized.
Pueblo ZooPueblo
The Zoo is home to over 400 animals of 130 species. You will enjoy strolling through beautifully landscaped grounds that lead you to Serengeti Safari, North American Grasslands, the Australian Outback, and on an Asian Adventure. Visit the tropical rain forest and the only underwater viewing of penguins in Colorado at the Ecocenter. Visiting the Islands of Life building will take you on a shipwreck journey around the world. Children meet friendly farm animals in the Pioneer Ranch and if you visit the northern river otter exhibit, you will be treated to the rare opportunity of observing the otters as they swim and frolic underwater.
Santa Fe National Historic TrailSanta Fe Trail
The Santa Fe National Historic Trail connects western Missouri and Santa Fe. The website offers historical information about the trail for those who cannot visit in person.
Old Spanish National Historic TrailSouthwestern US
Follow the routes of mule pack trains across the Southwest on the Old Spanish National Historic Trail between Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Los Angeles, California. New Mexican traders moved locally produced merchandise across what are now six states to exchange for mules and horses.
Overland Trail MuseumSterling
Located on Highway 6, east of the South Platte River, the Overland trail commemorates the historic westward migration of gold seekers and early pioneers. The village behind the main structure has several buildings from pre-1915; The Stoney Buttes one-room schoolhouse, the Evangelical Lutheran Concordia Church, the Dailey Cash Store, and the granary barn (which has a fine collection of branding irons, saddles, and other farm and ranch equipment.) In addition, there is a well-equipped blacksmith shop and an extensive array of farm machinery.
Telluride Historical MuseumTelluride
The Telluride Historical Museum offers engaging annual exhibitions alongside the Museum’s permanent collection of artifacts from the region’s Ute heritage, robust mining history, and ski and festival history. Ten rooms, each with their own theme, showcase these different aspects of Telluride history. Hands-on, interactive, and rotating displays engage all the senses, giving visitors new experiences each visit. Visitors can also enjoy a historic walking tour of Telluride, a Fireside Chat lecture, and a Hike into History program as we explore the high country in celebration of the area's rich history.
Trinidad History MuseumTrinidad
The Trinidad History Museum is located in El Corazon de Trinidad National Historic District. Founded in 1861 on the Santa Fe Trail, Trinidad quickly became a bustling frontier town. With the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway in 1878, the town flourished as a commercial, agricultural, and coal-mining center.
Colorado Snowsports MuseumVail
This Museum has wonderful historical artifacts from Colorado's rich skiing and snowboard heritage. At the Museum, you can see great exhibits on the timeline of skiing and snowboarding.
Walsenburg Mining MuseumWalsenburg
A visit to the Walsenburg Mining Museum will bring you face to face with artifacts from this colorful era in history. You will see two part lunch buckets that were used to take water and food underground, numbered brass checks to keep track of who went in and out of the mine, mule feed bucket and whip, and many photos taken underground in the mines. A replica of a complete mining office with mining instruments, pay and insurance ledgers, and much more.
Butterfly PavilionWestminster
The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with hands-on fun to teach visitors about invertebrates, science and conservation. The interactive exhibits are geared primarily towards families with kids ages 2 to 12, but people of all ages embrace the beauty and wonder of the tropical conservatory filled with 1,200 free-flying butterflies imported from around the globe.
Windsor History MuseumWindsor
Windsor History Museum features historic buildings from around Windsor built between 1882 and the 1920s. Each building helps tell the story of Windsor's beginning with the completion of the Greeley, Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad through the sugar beet boom of the early 20th century. The Train Depot includes many exhibits and hands-on activities for all ages and is a great place to start your museum experience.
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource CenterWoodland Park
RMDRC is home to an awe-inspiring display of dinosaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles, pterosaurs and fish of North America's late Cretaceous. Visitors can enjoy a wide collection of fossilized animals, see a working fossil laboratory and enjoy life-restoration as well as skeletons of these fascinating animals.
