Museums

4th Infantry Division Museum

Mountain Post Historical Association is a non-profit corporation founded to build the Mountain Post Historical Center. The museum will tell the story of Fort Carson and pay tribute to its soldiers - past, present, and future - who served there.

Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College

The Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, built in 1936, grew out of and expanded on the mission of the esteemed Broadmoor Art Academy to become one of the only multi-discipline arts institutions in the nation.

Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

Located downtown in the restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse, preserving the history culture of the Pikes Peak Region.

Cripple Creek District Museum

The historic complex of the Cripple Creek District Museum includes the 1895 Midland Terminal Railway Depot, the historic Colorado Trading and Transfer building, 2 miner's cabins, an assay office, the original Pinnacle Mine headframe and original mining equipment. We have cabins and outdoor displays, too.

Cripple Creek Heritage Center

Learn about gold mining, geologic and human history, view displays that showcase the unique mountain environment, and learn about regional recreational activities and attractions.

Dinosaur Resource Center

*PLEASE NOTE* The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience will be suspending operations until further notice.

Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum

This collection was donated to and is presently in the possession of the Friends of Dr. Lester L. Williams Committee and on display and available to the public.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument

This national park area preserves one of the richest fossil deposits in the world. Massive petrified redwood trees and detailed fossils of fish, insectsand leaves can be seen at the visitor center and self-guided tours.

Ghost Town Museum

The museum display is contained in the original 1899 Colorado Midland railroad complex, and contains a complete town made from the very structures that were once decaying into the mountainside.

May Natural History Museum

We are the world's permier bug museum! You name the insect and we've probably got it. We're located five miles south of Colorado Springs. The museum is home to one of the largest collections of tropical bugs in the world! We have: 7000 Insects!

McAllister House Museum

The McAllister House Museum, built in 1873, is one of Colorado Springs' oldest and most charming landmarks. Through careful research and restoration the NSCDA in Colorado has returned this English Gothic cottage to its original elegance.

Michael Garman Museum & Gallery

Visit Michael Garman's Magic Town! This unique, handcrafted miniature city has holograms that heckle you and magical alleyways when the lights fade all the sculptures appear to move right before your eyes. All admissions include a complimentary bag of popcorn and a scavenger hunt.

Miramont Castle Museum - Manitou Springs Historical Society

Built in 1895, Miramont Castle is a 14,000 square foot National Historic Landmark. Today, Miramont Castle is dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of Manitou Springs the Pikes Peak Region.

Money Museum

The Money Museum is America's largest museum dedicated to coins, paper money, tokens, and medals. The museum explores art, history and science to promote the diverse nature of money. The museum features a Kids Zone that teaches children about money through fun and interactive activities.

National Museum of WWII Aviation

*PLEASE NOTE* The museum is closed through the end of March and will keep the public updated on a reopening date.

Old Colorado City Historical Society

Recognizing the historical significance and unique culture of Old Colorado City, OCCHS was founded to maintain the memory of early El Paso County, the original Colorado City existing from 1859-1917 - essentially between today's West 20th and 32nd streets, and the entire Colorado Springs Westside.

Old Homestead House Museum

As the fanciest of bordellos, the Old Homestead included running water, electricity and even a telephone, as well as full-service staff of chambermaids, housekeepers, a cook and a musician. Guided tours of 10 rooms.

Penrose Heritage Museum

The Penrose Heritage Museum showcases the life and legacy of entrepreneur/philanthropist Spencer Penrose and his wife Julie. From the carriage used in the 1841 Presidential Inauguration to Robby Unser's open wheel Chevy, The Penrose Heritage Museum is the ideal place to spark imagination. Free admission.

Peterson Air & Space Museum

The museum is a collection of buildings, an airport and Medal of Honor Park contained within a State Historical District, site of the first Colorado Springs Municipal Airport founded in 1926. The museum collection includes sixteen aircraft and nine rockets/missiles.

Pikes Peak Trolley Museum

Our vintage trolley and railway museum is located in the 1888 Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Roundhouse; in the historic Roswell district of Colorado Springs. Learn about and experience the extraordinary transit history of our city.

ProRodeo Hall of Fame

The only heritage center in the world devoted to professional rodeo. After viewing a history film, visitors can explore the Heritage Hall displaying both historic and modern cowboy gear and clothing.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site

A visit to Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site allows visitors to experience the lives of people who dwelled, worked, hunted, herded and raised families in this area from the 1700s to the early 20th century.

Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum

See 60+ original and restored vintage and antique Indians, Harley-Davidson, Excelsior, and more. View authentic period photographs and a wide display of memorabilia. Free admission! 5865 N. Nevada Ave. 719-487-8005

Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience

The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience provides an affordable, high-value educational opportunity for kids of all ages. Allowing families to learn and experience science-focused interactive displays, full-scale dinosaur fossil casts, hands-on exhibits with real dinosaur fossils, skinned animatronic dinosaur exhibits, and more. Closed Jan/Feb.

Space Foundation Discovery Center

Our interactive, museum-quality destination advances science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space. See and experience exhibits and interactive displays of our solar system, planets, space missions, weather, geography and more. Field trips, groups, families and individuals welcome.

United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Ute Pass Historical Society & Pikes Peak Museum

Ute Pass Historical Society invites you to tour Ute Pass History Park, a group of five historic cabins that house photographs, artifacts and documents associated with early Ute people and the area's development. Located next to Woodland Park Public Library. Call 719-686-7512 for tour information.

Victor Lowell Thomas Museum

Two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depict the life in Victor from its earlier days to he heyday of gold mining. Pan for real gold and gems outside the museum, open daily.

Victor’s Gold Camp AG & Mining Museum

Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum houses, displays and demonstrates one of North America's best known collections of historical tractors. The collection also houses hundreds of other vintage farm and mining implements documenting our regional agricultural and mining history.

Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Witness a 37-ton Corliss Steam Engine in operation, learn how to gold pan, see what rocks you eat!, experiment with hands-on exhibits, picnic on our 27 acres, visit with our donkeys, and much more!