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George Rowe Museum
Located on the west side of Silver Plume, the George Rowe Museum is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Located in a historic 1894 schoolhouse, this museum is named after a man that lived in Silver Plume for many years. Mining exhibits, a pumper truck, historic classroom furniture and historic artifacts from the silver mining community are on display at this museum.
Address: 905 Main St. Silver Plume CO USA
 1 303 569-2562
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The Cripple Creek District Museum is housed in three buildings: the Midland Terminal Railway Depot built in 1895, a turn-of-the-century office and the 1893 Colorado Trading and Transfer Building. Mining artifacts, Victorian clothing, American Indian items and other unique pieces are found at this museum. Open daily during the summer and weekends only in the winter.
Address: 5th & Bennett Ave. Cripple Creek CO USA
1 719 689-9540
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The ProRodeo Hall of Fame & the Museum of the American Cowboy is the world's only heritage center dedicted solely to professional rodeo. Live rodeo animals, cowboy gear, rodeo memorabilia and video demonstrations of rodeo footage are seen in this Colorado Springs museum.
Address: 101 Pro Rodeo Drive Colorado Springs CO USA 80919
1 719 528-4761
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Located in an operation hydroelectric plant, the Georgetown Energy Museum aims to preserve this plant and also relate its history. Exhibits, photographs and appliances are on display that showcase the importance of hydroelectricity.
Address: 600 Griffith Street Georgetown CO USA 80444
 Send an Email 1 303 569-3557
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Featuring a collection of historic buildings throughout the Ute Pass, the Pikes Peak Museum houses most of these buildings in the Ute Pass Historic Park in Woodland Park. Each building showcases a series of historical artifacts that relate the history of this area.
Address: 222 E. Midland Ave. Woodland Park CO USA 80863-3101
1 719 686-7512
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Salida Museum boasts an extensive collection of items, including historic Native American artifacts, photographs, arts pieces, farming and mining equipment, furniture and many other pieces. It is open from Memorial Day (late May) to Labor Day (early September) and is located near the hot springs.
Address: 406 Highway 50 West Salida CO USA 81201
Send an Email 1 719 539-7483
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Named for a local fire-buff, the Fire Museum is located in the Colorado Springs Fire Department Operations Center. The museum features an 1898 Metropolitan steamer and other apparatus, firemarks, photographs and artifacts on the area’s firefighting history. Open M-F.
Address: 375 Printers Parkway Colorado Springs CO USA 80910
Send an Email 1 719 385-7202
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Featuring a wide range of dinosaur fossils, including the most complete stegosaurus in the world, Dinosaur Depot is a fun and informative attraction for people of all ages. Visitors enjoy viewing the paleontologists at work in the preparation lab, exploring the fossils in the Discovery Room and perusing the many dinosaur exhibits in this extensive museum.
Address: 330 Royal Gorge Blvd Cañon City CO USA 81212
Send an Email 1 719 269-7150
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With the help of permanent and changing exhibits concerning natural history and current wildlife issues, the Wildlife Experience teaches people of ages about the world. Interactive displays, educational movies and artwork are used to help in the learning process. Tour the museum from Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 5pm and on holiday Mondays.
Address: 10035 South Peoria Parker CO USA 80134
Send an Email 1 720 488-3300
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The Turner Farm was originally an old apple farm that has now been purchased by the Buena Vista Heritage Society. Aiming to restore the farm to its original 1900 splendor, the society is creating a living museum. The farm features nearly 50 apple trees and five buildings, which including a two-story farmhouse, the mother-in-law cabin, homestead cabin, garage/workshop and the barn. Every September the farm is home to Apple Fest celebrations.
Address: West Main Street Buena Vista CO USA
1 719 395-8458
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Once one of Colorado's premier hotels, Hotel de Paris was built in 1870 and now serves as a museum that is run by National Society of the Colonial Dames of American in Colorado. Each room in the hotel is decorated with historic furniture and is reminiscent of what the hotel once was.
Address: 409 6th Street Georgetown CO USA 80444
1 303 569-2311
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The Buena Vista Heritage Museum is located on the upper floor of the historic courthouse and features exhibits, offers historical tours and hosts concerts and festivals. Antique furniture, clothing, rock collections, an old schoolroom and artwork are featured at the museum.
Address: 506 East Main Street Buena Vista CO USA 81211
Send an Email 1 719 395-8458
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Located in Canon City, the Museum of Colorado Prisons features displays depicting the state's early prisoners, prison staff and prisons. Examining the history of Colorado Corrections, this museum features 32 cells that are filled with exhibits and artifacts, including a noose, a gas chamber and various contraband.
Address: 201 North 1st Street Canon City CO USA 81212
1 719 269-3015
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An international center dedicated to preserving and honouring the art, history and accomplishments of figure skating and figure skaters. Visit the US Hall of Fame Exhibit, the World Hall of Fame or the Figure Skating Art Exhibit.
Address: 20 First Street Colorado Springs CO USA 80906
1 719 635-5200
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Miramont Castle features nine different styles of architecture from Byzantine to English Tudor and currently operates as
a museum. Built in 1890s as a private home for Father Jean Baptist Francolon, a Roman Catholic priest, the castle is located off Ruxton Avenue near the Pike's Peak Cog Railway. Please note the castle is closed Mondays. High tea is served Tuesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and reservations are necessary at least 24 hours in advance.
Address: 9 Capitol Hill Ave. Manitou Springs CO USA 80829
Send an Email 1 719 685-1011
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The Underhill Museum is a living museum that commemorates James and Lucy Underhill - two long-time residents of Idaho Springs beginning in 1897. Located in the couple's historic home, this museum showcases historic artifacts and also features a gift shop and information center. The museum is open daily during the summer for self-guided tours.
Address: 1416 Miner Street Idaho Springs CO USA 80452
Send an Email 1 303 567-4382
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The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center (RMDRC) is a 20,000 square-foot museum featuring fossils from North America’s Cretaceous Period, including marine reptiles, pterosaurs, dinosaurs, a working fossil lab viewable by visitors and hands-on educational activities.
Address: 201 S. Fairview St. Woodland Park Colorado USA 80863
Send an Email (2) 1 719 686-1820
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This living history farm and museum is situated in Colorado Springs and depicts life in the Pikes Peak region from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. The site is staffed by knowledgable interpreters inform visitors about the American Indian exhibits, an early homestead, an early ranch and an Edwardian country estate.
Address: 30th Street & Gateway Road Colorado Springs CO USA
Send an Email 1 719 578-6777
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