During the partial government shutdown that has resulted in the furlough of hundreds of thousands of federal employees, History Colorado is pleased to extend this offer to thank federal employees for their work.

In order to receive free admission, federal employees will be asked to show their federal ID at the admissions desk. Family members of federal employees are invited to purchase tickets at regular price.

At the History Colorado Center, family friendly, hands-on exhibits connect you to what was with what’s next. Check out the museum’s innovative “Time Machines” on the Great Map of Colorado; Destination Colorado, where you can explore life in a farming community circa 1920; discover the heart, art and whimsy of Colorado’s capital city in Denver A to Z; or soar off a virtual ski jump, explode dynamite in a historic mine, trade goods at a historic fort and more in Colorado Stories.

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About History Colorado

History Colorado connects people to the stories, places and heritage of Colorado's past that provide perspectives on today and inspire our choices for tomorrow. Through exhibits, collections, educational experiences, and archaeology and historic preservation programs throughout the state, History Colorado, a Smithsonian Affiliate, brings history to life for audiences of all ages. Headquartered in the History Colorado Center in Denver’s Golden Triangle Museum District, find out more about History Colorado on Facebook (www.facebook.com/HistoryColorado), on Twitter (@HistoryColorado), our website, HistoryColorado.org, or call us at 303-HISTORY.

Media Contact:
Rebecca Laurie, PR Director
(303) 866-3670
rebecca.laurie@state.co.us