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American Hall of Heroes Museum, Pueblo, CO
A large (15 megs and growing) source of historical information on American history and heroes, with special emphasis on recipients of the Medal of Honor. This site includes historical information with time lines and graphics, with excellent material for use in school lesson/project planning. It also includes inter- active, educational games and projects, along with the inspiraitonal stories of great American men and women.
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American Numismatic Association Money Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
Extensive on-line exhibits including over 60 US paper money specimens, a Russian-American Company seal skin note and Japanese currency (1869-99).
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Anasazi Heritage Center, Dolores, CO
Premier museum of archaeology and Native cultures in the Four Corners region of the American Southwest
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Aspen Art Museum, Colorado, CO
Contemporary art.
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Boulder History Museum, Boulder, CO
The Boulder Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1944 by A.A. 'Gov' Paddock, then publisher of the Boulder Daily Camera. The organization, now called the Boulder History Museum, is located in the historic landmark Harbeck-Bergheim House on University Hill in Boulder, Colorado. A private-not-for-profit organization, it is governed by a board of trustees of 18 community leaders
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Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, Boulder, CO
The Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art is a dynamic venue dedicated to the presentation of significant art of our time. Through an innovative program of regional, national and international exhibition and performance, the museum inspires and educates its
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BUFFALO BILL MEMORIAL MUSEUM, Golden, CO
The Museum has nearly 1300 photographs of Buffalo Bill,the Wild West shows, and Wild West performers in its digital database. Depending upon the use, the images of historic photos can be provided free of charge or for a minimal fee.
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Clara Hatton Gallery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
located in the Visual Arts Building at Colorado State University, is dedicated to the enrichment of the cultural and intellectual life of Colorado through the presentation of artwork that is stimulating, relevant, and of the highest quality.
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Colorado History Museum, Denver, CO
Founded in 1879, the Colorado Historical Society brings the unique character of Colorado's past to more than a million people each year through historical museums and highway markers, exhibitions, manuscript and photograph collections, popular and scholarly publications, historical and archaeological preservation services, and educational programs for children and adults
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Colorado Railroad Museum, , CO
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Colorado Springs Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
The Colorado Springs Museum collects, preserves and interprets the history and culture of the Pikes Peak Region. This web site provides more information about the museum and its exhibits as well as fully searchable collection database.
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Colorado University Museum of Natural History, Boulder, CO
The CU Museum is located on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder. It contains excellent collections of material used in the studies of Geology, Anthropology, Paleontology in the region of the Rocky Mountain foothills. It is a free museum and open to the public.
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Cozens Ranch Museum, Springs, CO
Many visitors are surprised by the skiing display, which details the humble beginnings of a major Colorado industry right here in Hot Sulphur Springs.
The 8,500 year old artifacts of Windy Gap, which have revolutionized archaeological thinking, are a featured display.
The often overlooked, but vital role of women in settling the land is honored in the Pioneer Woman exhibit.
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Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
The largest collection of art between Chicago and San Francisco.
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Denver Museum of Natural History, Denver, CO
One of the best natural history museums in the country. Visit Prehistoric Journey, an award-winning exhibit on the history of life on earth.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO
Listed as one of the top five nature & science museums in the country. Featuring a Prehistoric Journey exhibit, Space Odyssey exhibit, IMAX Theater and The Gates Planetarium.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO
The Museum is a national resource for research and science education that specializes in collections, exhibitions, and learning programs in six core areas: geology, zoology, paleontology, anthropology, space sciences, and health sciences.
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Dinosaur Depot Museum, Cañon City, CO
The Dinosaur Depot Museum is a GEM located in one of the best places in the world to see fossils and the rocks where they are found. Among our dinosaurs on display, is the world's most complete Stegosaurus!
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Discovery Science Center, Fort Collins, CO
Discovery Science Center is Colorado's only hands-on science and technology center, loaded with 110 incredible interactive exhibits to ignite your curiosity and make learning fun for the entire family.
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Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
The Museum preserves the rich aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and Peterson Air Force Base. Exhibits feature the WW II Peterson Army Air Base, the Binational (United States and Canadian) North American Aerospace Defense Command, US Air Defense Command and the US Air Force Space Command. The Museum's Airpark collection includes sixteen aircraft and four missile.
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Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Colorado, CO
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Estes Park Area Historical Museum, Colorado, CO
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Forney Museum of Transportation, Denver, CO
The Forney Transportation Museum is 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.
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Forney Transportation Museum, DENVER, CO
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Fred Harman Art Museum, Pagosa Springs, CO
Displays of Original Fred Harman Paintings, Red Ryder & Little Beaver Comics, Rodeo, Movie and Western Memorabillia. One of the 5 founders of the Cowboy Artists of America.
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Fred Harman Westan Art Museum, Pagosa Springs, CO
In 1938 Fred Harman,in collaboration with Stephen Slesinger, created the comic strip, Red Ryder & Little Beaver. . . Red Ryder was a nationally syndicated comic strip from 1938 to 1964. It became the largest syndicated comic in the country.
Red Ryder was a nationally syndicated comic strip from 1938 to 1964. It became the largest syndicated comic in the country.
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Kirkland Museum, 1311 Pearl Street, CO
Kirkland Museum displays a nationally important collection of 20th-century decorative arts with 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Wiener Werkstätte, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern, and Pop Art. A retrospective of Colorado’s unique and important painter, Vance Kirkland, and the works of over 150 other 20th century Colorado artists are also on view. Hours: Tues-Sun, 1 to 5 p.m., Mon by appointment.
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Koshare Indian Museum, La Junta, CO
Through the preservation and interpretation of Southwest and Plains tribal art and artifacts, the Koshare Indian Museum provides a practical educational experience to visitors and residents of all ages and offers a Scouting program aimed at enhancing the lives of youth through an appreciation for and interpretation of the arts, cultures, and dances of Native Americans.
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Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art, Boulder, CO
The Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art in Boulder, Colorado, exhibits the private art collection of Ed Trumble, Founder and Chairman of Leanin’ Tree, Incorporated, publisher of fine art greeting cards since 1949.
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Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, Longmont, CO
The Longmont Museum contains exhibits on the history of Longmont, Colorado, as well as changing exhibits of art, craft, and history, and an interactive gallery with wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains.
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Molly Brown House Museum, Denver, CO
A a Victorian house, once the residence of Molly Brown, a survivor of the Titanic accident.
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Monarch Art Gallery, Victor, CO
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Money Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
The museum collection consists of over 400,000 objects encompassing the history of numismatics from the earliest invention of money to modern day.The objects include paper money, coins, tokens, medals, exonumia, and traditional money from all over the world. Some of the highlights from the collection include individual rarities such as the 1804 dollar, the 1913 'V' Nickel, the 1866 no motto series, and the Aubrey E. and Adeline I. Bebee collection of United States paper mo
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Museo De Las Americas, Denver, CO
The purpose and mission of the Museo de las Américas is to foster understanding and appreciation for the achievements of the Latino people of the Americas by collecting, preserving and interpreting the diverse art, history and cultures of this region from ancient times to the present.
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Museo de las Américas, Denver, CO
The Museo de las Américas is the first museum in the region that is dedicated to educating the public about the artistic and cultural achievements of Latinos in the Americas on a continuing basis.
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Museum of Northwest Colorado, Craig, CO
he Museum of Northwest Colorado began as the Moffat County Museum in 1964. Until 1990, it was housed in the Moffat County Courthouse. In 1991 it opened at its new location at 590 Yampa Avenue in the former Colorado State Armory.
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Museum of Outdoor Arts, 1000 Englewood Pkwy, 80110, CO
The Museum of Outdoor Arts is dedicated to bringing the vitality of the arts into the everyday life of the people of Colorado. Being a museum without walls, MOA's collection of outdoor sculpture reaches out to both the casual passerby and the serious Permanent art pieces include works by renowned artists such as Harry Marinsky, Henry Moore, Daniel Sprick, Giovanni Antoniazzi, Beniamino Bufano, Robert Mangold, Lonnie Hanzon among many others.
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Museum of Western Colorado, Grand Junction, CO
The Museum of Western Colorado, is a regional museum with four city locations and three natural resource areas. The Museum preserves, investigates, and displays materials relating to the natural, social and cultural history of western Colorado all the way from the continental divide west to the Utah border.
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Pikes Peak Radio & Electronics Museum, Colorado Springs, CO
A historical collection of radio, television, test equipment and other electronic equipment and related items. Over 1,000 pieces dating back to the early 1920s. Tube & transistor radio, television, test equipment, communications gear, signs, books and magazines and much more!
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PUEBLO RAILWAY MUSEUM, Pueblo, CO
Preserving history of western railroads, primarily those serving Pueblo and Colorado. Static steam and operating diesels, plus freight, passenger and special cars in the coach yard behind historic Union Depot. Concentration on period from 1900 to 1950. Historic, educational displays in Heritage Center across the street.
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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center, Woodland Park, CO
RMDRC is a new Dinosaur museum which hosts a tremendous amount of dinosaurs, ancient marine reptiles and fish. Changing exhibitions will keep visitors up to date with the latest information in the paleontological field. Live fossil preparation lab will be on display to visitors; interactive exhibitions will educate from paleontology past, present, and future; and a theatre will show the latest updates from real dinosaur dig sites. Also, on site is the Prehistoric Paradise museum store host...
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Rosemount Museum, Pueblo, CO
The grandeur of a bygone era awaits you at the Rosemount Museum! Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and 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 paneling, wall and window treatments are original to the ho
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SpielArts. Figurative Fine Art & Prints, Colorado Springs, CO
Eclectic gallery of original fine art and prints. Artist: Paul Spielman. Figurative oil painting and life drawing reproductions.useum.
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Tesla Museum and Library, Colorado Springs, CO
Incredible inventions. Free electricity. Time travel. Death rays. Ozone generators. Unlimited wireless power anywhere on earth. Thought machines. Radio anti-gravity airships. These were all part of Nikola Tesla's life. He is also responsible for establishing alternating current as house current instead of direct current that Edison was promoting. Check Tesla out. He clearly was a man ahead of his time.
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University of Colorado Museum, Boulder, CO
The Anthropology Hall examines how CU researchers work to understand the lives and traditions of Ancient Puebloan, Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi peoples in the American Southwest. An abundance of sandals, pottery, and tools are on display from archaeological sites, including Olsen-Chubbick, Yellowjacket, and Canyon de Chelley.
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Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs, CO
The emphasis of WMMI's collections is placed on the technology and technological history of metal mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American Mining West. The museum promotes research in these disciplines by making its artifact and library collections available to scholars and the interested public.
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World of Wonder Children's Museum, Lafayette, CO
World of Wonder Children's Museum is a place for toddlers, 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
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