History Colorado Center
Artifacts, stories, and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. Designed for multi-generational audiences, the museum captures the pioneering and individualistic spirit of Colorado with exhibitions and programs.
Colorado’s story is constantly evolving, and new exhibitions and displays What’s Your Story?, Beer Here! Brewing the New West, A Legacy of Healing and Portraits of Courage bridge the gap between the history of this great state and its impact on the here and now.
Coming in Fall 2020: As a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum, the History Colorado Center is collaborating with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History to bring the traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith to Denver during the 2020 presidential election.
FREE Admission for Middle and High School Students!
December 21, 2019 – January 5, 2020
Made possible through the generous support of CiviCO, sponsor of the exhibition What’s Your Story?
Hours
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Great place for all ages
"Interactive displays that document the history of Colorado ... the good times, hard times and disturbing times. Honest and comprehensive museum." - November 2019, TripAdvisor
A lot more than expected
"Prior to going, I was thinking this would just be another museum, boy was I wrong. Very well put together. Enjoyed seeing a place for the young to play and learn. The thought that went into the exhibits were really something else. We enjoyed the way environmental issues were addressed without downgrading anyone's intelligence." - September 2019, TripAdvisor
On View and Things To Do
Exhibits
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-Beer Here!
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-A Legacy of Healing: Jewish Leadership in Colorado’s Health Care
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-Portraits of Courage: Photographs by Shane Sato
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-Apollo 11 Flag & Moon Rock
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Colorado Scenic & Historic Byways
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Colorado Stories
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Denver A to Z
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Destination Colorado
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Living West
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What's Your Story?
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Written on the Land
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Zoom In
Programs and Events
Hours
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Closing at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Great place for all ages
"Interactive displays that document the history of Colorado ... the good times, hard times and disturbing times. Honest and comprehensive museum." - November 2019, TripAdvisor
A lot more than expected
"Prior to going, I was thinking this would just be another museum, boy was I wrong. Very well put together. Enjoyed seeing a place for the young to play and learn. The thought that went into the exhibits were really something else. We enjoyed the way environmental issues were addressed without downgrading anyone's intelligence." - September 2019, TripAdvisor
Location
Tickets
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FREE Admission for Middle & High School Students!
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Child
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Featured Events
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Sunday, December 15, 2019 | 2:00PM — 4:00PMInSights & InPerson: Denver's Historic Department Stores with Mark Barnhouse
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Monday, December 16, 2019 | 1:00PM — 2:00PMMembers-Only Lecture: Colorado Postcards
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Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 9:00AM — 10:00AMLEGO Building Workshop – LEGO City Arctic Exploration Team Kit
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Saturday, December 21, 2019 | 10:00AM — Sunday, January 5, 2020 | 5:00PMFree Admission for Middle and High School Students
Click here for more info about Field Trips and School Programs (Field Trip Request Form / Out of School Field Trip Form)
Find out about accessibility, group rates, discounts, and other FAQs here.
Dining Options
Café Rendezvous is located just off the main lobby. We offer hot entrees, fresh salads and soups, traditional grill favorites, hot sandwiches, kids' meals, and vegetarian and gluten-free options. You can download the menu here, place your order online here, or call 303-866-3531.
Shopping
Buy regional foods and crafts, books on Colorado and western history, and Colorado souvenirs at the gift shop. The gift shop can be reached at 303-866-4241.
Accessible
Our facility is accessible. Wheelchairs are available for checkout at the front desk. Learn more about accessibility here.
Rentals Available
Find that perfect rental space for your wedding, meeting, party, or corporate event.
Parking
Covered parking is available a block away at the Cultural Center Complex Garage (enter from 12th Avenue between Broadway and Acoma). Parking is NOT available in the covered lot right next to the museum. We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero by visiting the History Colorado Center SpotHero Parking Page and/or downloading the SpotHero app. You can also sign up for Lyft here and use the code HISTORYCO to receive $5 off three rides.
Public Transportation
Buses stop regularly on both Lincoln and Broadway.