
History Colorado Center
Artifacts, stories, and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences and consists of over fifteen exhibits spanning four floors, capturing the pioneering and individualistic spirit of Colorado.
Colorado’s story is constantly evolving, and new exhibitions and displays Apron Chronicles, Borderlands of Southern Colorado, Women Behaving Badly, Liberated: America Fights for Democracy in World War II, and Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute): "Merciless Indian Savages" bridge the gap between the history of this great state and its impact on the here and now.
Hours
Monday–Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets must be purchased online, in advance of your visit. No tickets will be sold on site.
Members: Free
Adult: $14
Senior (65+): $12
Student (16-22 with valid student ID): $10
Child (5 – 15) General Admission: $8
Child (4 and Under): Free
Weekends in October: Free
History Colorado Center Members: Free
Address: 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Contact: 303/447-8679
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Great place for all ages
"The exhibits were interesting, hands-on, and kept everyone in the family entertained. The facility is well cared for and easy to maneuver. We enjoyed our visit immensely." - July 2020
Clean and Safe
"The museum was well laid out. The exhibits were meaningful and interesting. The museum was super clean and I felt safe in the current COVID conditions." - July 2020
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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Building Denver: Visions of the Capital City
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Brick & Soul // Armando Geneyro
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State Historical Fund Retrospective
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Black in Denver
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Forty Years on the ’Fax
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The Civil War Monument "On Guard"
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Building Denver: Where Corners Meet
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Exploration of Five Points
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Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute): "Merciless Indian Savages"
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Apron Chronicles
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Borderlands of Southern Colorado // History Colorado Center
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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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Makerspace: Build!
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What's Your Story?
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Written on the Land
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Zoom In
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Programs and Events
Hours
Monday–Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets must be purchased online, in advance of your visit. No tickets will be sold on site.
Members: Free
Adult: $14
Senior (65+): $12
Student (16-22 with valid student ID): $10
Child (5 – 15) General Admission: $8
Child (4 and Under): Free
Weekends in October: Free
History Colorado Center Members: Free
Address: 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Contact: 303/447-8679
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Great place for all ages
"The exhibits were interesting, hands-on, and kept everyone in the family entertained. The facility is well cared for and easy to maneuver. We enjoyed our visit immensely." - July 2020
Clean and Safe
"The museum was well laid out. The exhibits were meaningful and interesting. The museum was super clean and I felt safe in the current COVID conditions." - July 2020
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
39.735281, -104.9873965
Tickets
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Parking
The use of local public transit is currently recommended for essential travel only. Parking meters and city-owned parking garages, including the nearby Art Garage, adjacent to the former Art Institute of Colorado building on 12th and Lincoln. Guests can use SpotHero to locate and reserve parking in advance. Parking is NOT available in the covered lot right next to the museum.
Members Only Parking Discount:
We are now pleased to offer discount parking for all History Colorado members at the Art Garage. Adjacent to the former Art Institute of Colorado building on 12th and Lincoln, the Art Garage is located right behind the History Colorado Center at 1268 Lincoln Street.
- Word to the wise! The Art Garage (1268 Lincoln Street) is not located at the Art Hotel (1201 Broadway).
- All-day covered parking is just $6 for History Colorado members with validation.
- After parking, simply ask for a voucher at museum reception to receive your discount.
Dining Options
Café Rendezvous is located just off the main lobby. The café will be open with adjusted capacity and operations in accordance with state and local guidance.
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
At the History Colorado Center, we want all of our visitors to feel welcome. Here’s how we try to be accessible to everyone. If you have additional questions you can email us hc_guestservices@state.co.us or call 303-HISTORY.
Public Transportation
The use of local public transit is currently recommended for essential travel only. Buses stop regularly on both Lincoln and Broadway.