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Colorado Springs Museums
If it’s history and culture you’re after, make sure to take a look at our Colorado Springs museums. Step back in time and explore the Wild West at the Pioneers Museum or Outlaws and Lawmen Museum. Enjoy the art and culture at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and learn about our nations currency at the Money Museum. With such a variety to experience, Colorado Springs museums are a treasure trove of history and heritage worth exploring.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsThe Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, built in 1936, grew out of and expanded on the mission of the esteemed Broadmoor Art Academy to become one of the only multi-discipline arts institutions in the nation.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: FREELocated downtown in the restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, preserving the history culture of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesPrice: $Learn about gold mining, geologic and human history, view displays that showcase the unique mountain environment, and learn about regional recreational activities and attractions.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesPrice: $-$$A whole new species of FUN! See unique and spectacular dinosaurs including T-Rex, raptors, giant flying and marine reptiles, huge carnivorous fish and life restorations. Look into an actual fossil preparation laboratory.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEThis collection was donated to and is presently in the possession of the Friends of Dr. Lester L. Williams Committee and on display and available to the public. Hours Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Docents available between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsThe museum display is contained in the original 1899 Colorado Midland railroad complex, and contains a complete town made from the very structures that were once decaying into the mountainside.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $We are the world's permier bug museum! You name the insect and we've probably got it. We're located five miles south of Colorado Springs. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of tropical bugs in the world! We have: 7000 Insects!
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Area: Old Colorado CityPrice: $-$$Michael Garman’s Magic Town is a 3,000 square-foot miniature city that combines hundreds of detailed sculptures, holograms, and scenes that change right before your eyes to create one of the world’s truly unique attractions. All admissions include a complimentary scavenger hunt.
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Area: Manitou SpringsPrice: $Built in 1895, Miramont Castle is a 14,000 square foot National Historic Landmark. Today, Miramont Castle is dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of Manitou Springs the Pikes Peak Region.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: $The Money Museum is America's largest museum dedicated to coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. The museum explores art, history and science to promote the diverse nature of money. The museum features a Kids Zone that teaches children about money through fun and interactive activities.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $-$$Providing unique educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in World War II and its role in shaping the world in which we live.
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Area: Old Colorado CityRecognizing the historical significance and unique culture of Old Colorado City, OCCHS was founded to maintain the memory of early El Paso County, the original Colorado City existing from 1859-1917 - essentially between today's West 20th and 32nd streets, and the entire Colorado Springs Westside.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesAs the fanciest of bordellos, the Old Homestead included running water, electricity and even a telephone, as well as full-service staff of chambermaids, housekeepers, a cook and a musician. Guided tours of 10 rooms.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEPenrose Heritage Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Pikes Peak region through the personal artifact collection of Colorado Springs philanthropists Spencer and Julie Penrose, who built the Pikes Peak Auto Highway (1916), The Broadmoor hotel (1918) and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (1926). Free admission.
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Area: Southeast Colorado SpringsPrice: FREEThe museum is a collection of buildings, an airport and Medal of Honor Park contained within a State Historical District, site of the first Colorado Springs Municipal Airport founded in 1926. The museum collection includes sixteen aircraft and nine rockets/missiles.
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Area: Northeast Colorado SpringsPrice: $Our vintage trolley and railway museum is located in the 1888 Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Roundhouse; in the historic Roswell district of Colorado Springs. Learn about and experience the extraordinary transit history of our city.
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Area: Northwest Colorado SpringsPrice: $The only heritage center in the world devoted to professional rodeo. After viewing a history film, visitors can explore the Heritage Hall displaying both historic and modern cowboy gear and clothing.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsA visit to Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site allows visitors to experience the lives of people who dwelled, worked, hunted, herded and raised families in this area from the 1700s to the early 20th century.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsPrice: FREESee 60+ original and restored vintage and antique Indians, Harley-Davidson, Excelsior, and more. View authentic period photographs and a wide display of memorabilia. Free admission!
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Area: River CommunitiesThe Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience provides an affordable, high-value educational opportunity for kids of all ages. Allowing families to learn and experience science-focused interactive displays, full-scale dinosaur fossil casts, hands-on exhibits with real dinosaur fossils, skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits, and more. Closed Jan/Feb.
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Area: Downtown Colorado SpringsThis new museum is one of the most accessible and inclusive museums in the world. The USOPM’s inclusive design infrastructure and technology allows visitors to customize accommodations to best fit their needs.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesUte Pass Historical Society invites you to tour Ute Pass History Park, a group of five historic cabins that house photographs, artifacts and documents associated with early Ute people and the area's development. Located next to Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-686-7512 for tour information.
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Area: Mountain CommunitiesTwo floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to he heyday of gold mining. Pan for real gold and gems outside the museum, open daily.
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Area: Manitou SpringsExplore the history and heritage of Manitou Springs, "Our Story Never Ends". Free admission but donations welcomed. Educating to increase appreciation and understanding of the community.
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Area: River CommunitiesExplore the history of Colorado corrections! Individual MP# and CD audio tours guide visitors through cells that link the past to the present in a dramatic presentation.
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Area: Southwest Colorado SpringsExplore figure skating from ancient to modern times. Discover the sport’s celebrated personalities and magical moments through films and photographs, and more.
