History Colorado Center
Artifacts, stories, and art intermingle at the History Colorado Center to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences with interactive elements in the majority of the more than fifteen exhibits, that span four floors and capture the spirit of the Centennial State.
Colorado’s story is constantly evolving, and new exhibitions and displays like The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever, Rainbows & Revolutions, Colorado's Asian Food Culture: Rice & Resilience, and Return of the Corn Mothers, bridge the gap between the history of this great state and the here and now. Other offerings include the History Colorado Makerspace, where visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on constructive experiences, and regular speaker series such as Bold Women. Change History. and the Rosenberry Lecture Series.
Not sure where to start? Has it been a while since your last visit? Check out one of our itineraries for a suggested list of some of our favorite current exhibitions, artifacts, and hands-on activities!
General Itinerary →
Family Itinerary →
Hours
Open every day, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Closing early (3 p.m.) on New Year's Eve and closed all day New Year's Day.
Purchase your general admission ticket online and receive a $1 discount on ticket prices listed below.
Members: Free
Adult (19+): $15
Kids (18 and under): FREE
Group Ticket Rates: Learn More
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History Colorado Center offers free admission for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Contact: 303-447-8679
Address: 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
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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-Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo
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-Colorado's Asian Food Culture: Rice & Resilience
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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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Forty Years on the ’Fax
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Liberated
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Living West
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Makerspace
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Queer Capitol Hill
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Rainbows & Revolutions
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Return of the Corn Mothers
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The Civil War Monument "On Guard"
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The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever
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The World in Denver: The Photography of Robert Weinberg
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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
Open every day, 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Closing early (3 p.m.) on New Year's Eve and closed all day New Year's Day.
Purchase your general admission ticket online and receive a $1 discount on ticket prices listed below.
Members: Free
Adult (19+): $15
Kids (18 and under): FREE
Group Ticket Rates: Learn More
Get Tickets →
History Colorado Center offers free admission for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families from Memorial Day to Labor Day!
Contact: 303-447-8679
Address: 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
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
Tickets
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Sightseeing in Denver? Learn about CityPASS.
Parking
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 and it is a quick, casual café for museum-goers, Golden Triangle businesses and area residents alike. Bringing an unforgettable and unexpected local Colorado flare to your breakfast and lunch favorites.
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m – 4 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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
Buses stop regularly on both Lincoln and Broadway.