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1882 Victorian mansion

Heritage gardens

Explore the Santa Fe Trail Museum

Trinidad History Museum

Explore Trinidad’s past and its place in the American West at the Trinidad History Museum. The museum features several attractions on one block in Trinidad's acclaimed historic district.

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What to See

Landmark homes, local treasures, the Santa Fe Trail Museum, and lovely gardens make the Trinidad history Museum a great place to spend the day.

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Programs & Events

Guided and self-guided tours are available.

Gifts available in the musuem gift store
Unique Gifts

If you are searching for a uniquely Colorado gift, make sure you visit our store.

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School Programs

Bring your school on a guided tour or program.

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History of the Site

In 1873, Felipe and Dolores Baca traded 22,000 pounds of wool for an unusual adobe house built for John Hough, a Trail entrepreneur. Learn other fun facts about this site, Trinidad, and the region.

Cultural gardens
Plan Your Event

The gardens surrounding the 1882 Victorian Bloom Mansion are a perfect setting for weddings, receptions, and other events.

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Become a member, volunteer, or support the Trinidad History Museum—and other History Colorado museums, sites, and programs—by making a contribution.

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