Colorado Springs Museums
Area Code for Phone Numbers is (719) unless noted otherwise
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American Numismatic Association 818 N. Cascade, 632-2646 www.money.org
The largest coin collection museum west of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Exhibits of gold and silver coins, tokens, medals and paper money from ancient to modern times. Free
Fine Arts Center
30 West Dale St,
719-634-5581
www.csfineartscenter.org New FAC Modern 121 Tejon St., 719-634-5581 (Plaza of the Rockies)
One of the first facilities to house both the visual and performing arts, the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center contains two unique museum collections, a theater for performing arts, and art classes for children and adults. Admission for non-members; entrance to gift shop is free. The shop features authentic Native American pottery, baskets and jewelry, Hispanic artwork and a selection of books and cards. At the corner of Dale and Cas cade Ave., 634-5581, www.csfineartscenter.org. Open daily. FAC Modern: Plaza of the Rockies, 1st Floor, South Tower, 121 Tejon Street. Houses contemporary art exhibits, museum shop and Jazz bistro. Open Daily
Ghost Town Museum 400 S. 21st Street, 634-0696 www.ghosttownmuseum.com
This authentic preservation of an Old West town 100 years ago has earned many awards and national recognition. Complete with shops, blacksmith, saloon, livery stables and a chance to pan for gold! Call for hours, Admission Fee
May Natural History Museum 710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd., 576-0450 www.maymuseum-camp-rvpark.com
Approximately 7,000 invertebrates from the world’s tropical climates are displayed in cluding unusual butterflies, 9” beetles and 16” stick in sects. The Museum of Space Exploration is also on site.
Miramont Castle 9 Capitol Hill Ave., Manitou Springs, 685-1011 www.miramontcastle.org
Constructed in 1895 for a French priest, the castle features nine styles of architecture using local stone and wood. It is dedicated to preserving the Victorian heritage of the area. Closed Mondays
Peterson Air & Space Museum150 East Entrance Ave., 556-4696 www.petemuseum.org
The
museum portrays the aviation and space history of Colorado Springs and
the base itself. Exhibits feature Binational, North American and U.S.
commands. The museum’s Airpark collection includes 16 aircraft and five
missiles and is available for viewing all the time. Open
Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 21st Space Wing/MU, Peterson
Air
Force Base, Please Note: Due to security conditions access to the
museum may be restricted. Call the Public Affairs Office, 556-4696, to
check current policies.
Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy 101 Pro Rodeo Drive, 528-4764 www.prorodeohalloffame.com
Depicts the history of the cowboy who created rodeo, America‘s original sport. Self-guided tours include tracing the evolution of modern rodeo; Wild West Show exhibit; rodeo sculptures & artwork; and the main Hall of Cham pions, displaying trophies and winnings of rodeo’s world champions. Hours vary seasonally, call or visit online for current hours of operation. I-25 at Exit 147.
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center 201 S. Fairview Street, Woodland Park, 686-1820 www.rmdrc.com
Housed in a great building, it’s all about education, science, exhibits and a “dino” store.
Western Museum of Mining & Industry 225 North Gate Blvd 488-0880 www.wmmi.org
Guided
tours of gold and silver mining. Learn to pan for gold. Exhibits
include machinery used in early hard rock mining with demonstrations.
I25 at Exit 156A, adjacent to U.S. Air Force Academy. Open Monday-Saturday.
World Figure Skating Hall of Fame & Museum 20 First Street, 635-5200 www.worldskatingmuseum.org
Honors
national and international skaters and features artifacts, costumes,
national and international med als and trophies. Open year round, Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.