This is Colorado's most complete list of city, area
and state museums. Below you will Find Museums for many areas of
Colorado and links to Loveland Museums, Denver Museums, and museum links
to Greeley, Ft Collins and Estes Park as well. There is also links
to Ft Collins, Denver and Loveland attractions, restaurants,
movies and other things to do for residents and visitors alike.
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Gold Mine & Mill Tour the Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum
in Idaho Springs.
Open mid April to mid October. A National Historic Site only 30
minutes west of Denver on I-70 providing fun, educational tours the
whole family will enjoy. FREE Gold Panning lesson with every tour. Link.
Astor
House Museum Built in 1867 to accommodate legislators when
Golden was the Territorial Capital and operated as a boarding house
for more than 100 years. Now a museum, visitors experience frontier
Colorado boarding house life. Museum & gift shop open Tuesday -
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Admission. Located in historic downtown
Golden Link.
Cherokee
Ranch & Castle Guided tours and English-style teas are
offered at this historic building just 20 miles south of Denver.
Built in 1926, the house museum is modeled after a Scottish castle,
and features an extensive collection of art and antiques. It is
surrounded by 14,000 acres of open space and offers spectacular
views of the Front Range Link.
Colorado
Railroad Museum I-70, Exit 265 Westbound, exit 266 Eastbound.
Fourteen acres of historic Colorado trains. Outside: over 60 cars
and locomotives from Colorado's historic mountain railroads. Inside:
artifacts and model railroad and excellent railroad gift shop. Daily
9 a.m Link.
South
Park City Museum Authentic restoration of 19th century mining
town. Forty original buildings and exhibit areas. Open daily May 15
- Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. Motor coach parking available, group rates
available. Plan on spending two hours exploring this fascinating
museum. Link.
Western
Museum of Mining & Industry Relive America’s western mining
heritage at the museum that works! There is something for every age
and interest featuring restored and operating multi-ton steam
engines, mining equipment, gold panning, minerals, art and antiques,
live burros and nature explorations. Colorado Springs Link.
The
Wildlife Experience Museum An interactive, and ever-changing
museum, that features art, natural history, film and interactive
galleries for kids. Combining a giant screen theater, children's
gallery, a variety of educational programs including arts and crafts
classes, and several changing art exhibits. It's more than a
museum...it's an Experience Link.
The
Parish House Museum Constructed in 1914 by
the recognized founder of Johnstown, Colorado is the home of Harvey
and Mary Parish and is a nicely appointed Arts and Crafts bungalow
located at 701 Charlotte Street. The recently restored dwelling now
houses the offices of the Johnstown Historical Society, and a
museum. The museum is open on Wednesdays 9-noon, Saturdays 1-4 p.m.Link.