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ColoradoIt is home to no less than twenty-six ski resorts such as those in Vail and Breckenridge; other winter activities include snowboarding, sledding, sleigh rides, snow hiking and snowmobiling. The state is blessed with national parks, grasslands and forests where in warmer weather you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking or rock climbing.
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American Museum of Western Art - The Anschutz CollectionThe American Museum of Western Art, located in the historic Navarre Building, is the permanent home of the Anschutz Collection. the museum's holdings include examples of early American expeditionary painting, Hudson River School and Rocky Mountain School landscapes, 19th-century American narrative painting, early American modernism, Expressionism, Cubism and Abstraction, American Regionalism, “New Deal Art”, and Abstract Expressionism.
Animas MuseumThe Animas Museum is a small, local history museum owned and operated by the La Plata County Historical Society. Its mission is to collect, preserve and interpret the history, culture and heritage of the San Juan Basin, with a focus on La Plata County. It also offers a wide variety of exhibits and educational programs to people of all ages; a research library and photo archive; a gift shop; award-winning gardens; and a restored pioneer log cabin.
Aspen Art MuseumAspen Art Museum is a must-see for art lovers visiting Pitkin County, Colorado. The museum features a variety of contemporary artworks, with something to appeal to everyone. The museum also has a commitment to education, with a range of programs and events that help to connect the community with the arts. With its stunning setting and rich program, Aspen Art Museum is an essential destination for anyone interested in contemporary art.
Aurora History MuseumA local and regional history, arts & cultural center with exhibits & programs for all ages. Main exhibit features nearly 100 historic photos, artifacts from Aurora's military history & a one-of-a-kind fully-restored 1913 trolley that used to run along Colfax Ave.
Barney Ford MuseumThe Barney Ford Museum in Summit County, is dedicated to the life and legacy of Barney Ford, an escaped slave who became a successful businessman and civil rights leader. It tells the story of Ford's journey from slavery to freedom, highlighting his courage and determination. Visitors can also learn about Ford's work to improve the lives of African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum is located in the town of Breckenridge, and is open year-round.
Black American West Museum & Heritage CenterA huge museum dedicated to educating, promoting, and preserving the cultural role African Americans played in the Old West. Examine artifacts, listen to stories, and learn how African Americans lived, worked, and aided in the expansion of America’s western region.
Buell Children's MuseumThe Buell Children's Museum is a place where children can explore, discover and learn. The museum features exhibits on a variety of topics, including science, art, history, and culture. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, such as painting, pottery and crafts. It also offers a variety of educational programs for children of all ages. Whether they are exploring the exhibits or participating in a program, children will have plenty to do at the Buell Children's Museum.
Carbondale Historical SocietyThe Carbondale Historical Society is a local historical society in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, United States. It operates a local history museum on the third floor of the Carbondale City Hall and Courthouse.The museum's collections are especially rich in two areas: anthracite coal mining and railroad history, especially that of the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
Chapin Mesa Archeological MuseumThe Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum is located in Montezuma County. The museum is dedicated to the history and culture of the Ancestral Pueblo people who lived in the area. The museum houses a collection of artifacts, pottery, and tools that were used by the Ancient Puebloans. The museum also offers tours of the nearby ruins of Mesa Verde National Park. The Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum is a great place to learn about the Ancient Puebloan people and their way of life.
Cheyenne Depot MuseumThe Cheyenne Depot Museum, is a railroad museum located in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot. The Cheyenne Depot Museum, is a railroad museum located in Downtown Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is located inside the historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot.I t hosts an annual Steam Train Excursion in July, and Depot Days, in which tours are offered of other railroad facilities.
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West MuseumThe Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. It is dedicated to interpreting, conserving and exhibiting the history and material culture of Cheyenne, Cheyenne Frontier Days, the State of Wyoming and the American West. The museum features the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame. Permanent exhibits include Western horse-drawn carriages and wagons, the history and memorabilia of Cheyenne Frontier and so more.
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusThe Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is located in downtown Denver at 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. The Museum focuses on early childhood education, serving children newborn through age eight and their caregivers through interactive exhibits and educational programming. The 46,902 square foot building is located on a 9-acre campus and has 20 exhibits and approximately 450,000 visitors annually.
City of Longmont MuseumThe Longmont Museum & Cultural Center is a municipally-funded museum in Longmont, Colorado. It collects and interprets the history and culture of the St. Vrain valley in northern Colorado.
Clyfford Still MuseumThe Clyfford Still Museum is an art museum in Denver, Colorado. The Museum's collection includes 3,125 works by abstract expressionist Clyfford Still (1904-1980), which represents 93 percent of the artist's lifetime output and complete archives. It also offers nine beautiful galleries of Still’s art, historic photos, objects and letters from the Clyfford Still Archives, interactive features, a pair of tranquil outdoor terraces, views into storage and conservation areas.
Colorado Model Railroad MuseumThe Colorado Model Railroad Museum in Weld County, is a truly unique gem that will fascinate its visitors. Founded in 1983 by a passionate group of model railroad enthusiasts, the museum has three expansive and detailed permanent displays that feature various popular American prototypes from around the country. All are painted and weathered to represent the area from 1950-1960. In addition to these impressive displays, the museum also holds special events throughout the year .
Colorado Music Hall of FameColorado Hall of Fame’s museum is an ideal place to bring the entire family or out-of-town guests to learn about the talented men, women, and institutions that have shaped the culture of Colorado’s music history. It is home to exhibits of famous Colorado musicians such as John Denver, Dianne Reeves, Dan Fogelberg, Philip Bailey, and Judy Collins, as well as institutions like the legendary Caribou Ranch recording studio and many more.
Colorado Railroad MuseumA majestic museum established in 1959 to preserve a record of Colorado's flamboyant railroad era, particularly the state's pioneering narrow-gauge mountain railroads. It has around 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway.All of the railroad equipment is displayed outdoors. Display tracks are complete with a rare three-way stub switch, dual gauge track and switches and century-old switch stands.
Colorado Springs Pioneers MuseumA majestic museum located within Alamo Square Park the museum is also home to the Starsmore Center for Local History, a manuscript collection and research facility. The museum preserves the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region, and features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest.