Museums in Colorado

The Colorado Museums Map provides detailed information on the several museums, heritage centers and historical sites of the state. 


Map of Colorado locating the museums in the state.



The museums of Colorado speak volumes about the unique cultural heritage and rich art and craft work of the state. Situated in the Arapahoe County, the Aurora History Museum displays many artifacts and historical documents of the ancient times. The Broomfield Historical Depot Museum of the Broomfield County reflects the rich historicity of the place through the various photographs, documents, books on railroads of the ancient times and information registers. The Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum of the El Paso County showcases various artifacts and beautiful sculptures that portray the rich craftsmanship of the artisans of the traditional period.

The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center of the Boulder County enriches the knowledge of the tourists through the display of various objects of art and craft. The Garfield County houses the Frontier Museum and Historical Society. The Frontier Museum and Historical Society throws light on the rich history of the County of Garfield and Glenwood Springs. The Colorado State Map shows the accurate location of the museums of the state. Some other prominent museums of Colorado are Museum of Colorado Prisons, Central City Opera House and Francisco Fort Museum.

List of Museums in Colorado

Museum Location Phone No. Established Coordinates Type Website
Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205 (303) 370-6000 1900 39.747724, -104.942851 Natural History, Science http://www.dmns.org/
Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204 (720) 865-5000 1893 39.737155, -104.989388 Art museum dnverartmuseum.org
Children’s Museum of Denver 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211 (303) 433-7444 1973 39.748604, -105.017065 Children’s museum www.mychildsmuseum.org
Colorado Railroad Museum 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403 (303) 279-4591 1959 39.771209, -105.192221 railroad museum coloradorailroadmuseum.org
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver 1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 298-7554 1996 39.752334, -105.004371 Contemporary art museum mcadenver.org
Forney Transportation Museum 4303 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1113 1961 39.778266, -104.970560 Transportation museum http://www.forneymuseum.org/
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230 (303) 360-5360 December 1, 1994 39.720911, -104.895849 Air and space museum www.wingsmuseum.org
Byers-Evans House 1310 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204, USA 1 303-620-4933 1880 39°44′14″N 104°59′22″W History museum http://www.historycolorado.org/museums/byers-evans-house-museum
Museo de las Americas 861 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204, USA 1 303-571-4401 1992 39.73005°N 104.99888°W Art museum www.museo.org
Ute Indian Museum 17253 Chipeta Rd, Montrose, CO 81403, USA +1 970-249-3098 1956 38.4347°N 107.8677°W History museum http://www.historycolorado.org/museums/ute-indian-museum-0
El Pueblo History Museum 301 N Union Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA +1 719-583-0453 1842 38°16′03″N 104°36′35″W History museum NA
Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art 6055 Longbow Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, USA +1 303-729-3412 1974 40.0650°N 105.2133°W Art museum www.LeaninTreeMuseum.com
Aspen Art Museum 637 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611, USA +1 970-925-8050 1979 39°11′37″N 106°49′00″W Contemporary art museum www.aspenartmuseum.org
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys 1880 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206, USA +1 303-322-1053 1981 39.7463°N 104.9607°W Toy museum www.dmmdt.org
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art 1311 Pearl St, Denver, CO 80203, USA +1 303-832-8576 2003 39.735°N 104.99°W Art museum www.kirklandmuseum.org
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Broadway, Boulder, CO 80302, USA +1 303-492-6892 1902 40.0069°N 105.2728°W Natural history museum www.colorado.edu/cumuseum
Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art 6055 Longbow Dr, Boulder, CO 80301, USA +1 303-729-3412 1974 40.0650°N 105.2133°W Art museum www.LeaninTreeMuseum.com
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA +1 970-221-6738 2008 40.5849°N 105.0737°W Local History and Science http://fcmod.org/
Museum of Northwest Colorado 590 Yampa Ave, Craig, CO 81625, USA +1 970-824-6360 1991 40.51587°N 107.54755°W American West museum www.museumnwco.org
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum 1301 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401, USA +1 303-273-3815 1873 39°45′07″N 105°13′29″W University museum, geology www.mines.edu
Cripple Creek District Museum 510 Bennett Dr, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, USA +1 719-689-9540 1953 38°44′49″N 105°10′20″W History museum cripplecreekmuseum.com
Longmont Museum & Cultural Center 400 Quail Rd, Longmont, CO 80501, USA +1 303-651-8374 1936 40.1457°N 105.099°W History museum http://longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-e-m/museum
South Park City 100 4th St, Fairplay, CO 80435, USA +1 719-836-2387 1959 39°13′31″N 106°00′16″W Open air museum www.southparkcity.org
Trinidad History Museum 312 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082, USA +1 719-846-7217 NA 37.1695°N 104.5026°W History museum NA
Koshare Indian Museum and Dancers 115 W 18th St, La Junta, CO 81050, USA +1 719-384-4411 1933 37°58′19″N 103°32′40″W NA www.kosharehistory.org
Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum 31001 Magnuson Ave, Pueblo, CO 81001, USA +1 719-948-9219 NA 38.281882°N 104.498449°W Aviation museum www.pwam.org
Vintage Aero Flying Museum Platte Valley Airpark, 7125 Parks Ln, Fort Lupton, CO 80621, USA +1 303-668-8044 1997 40°06′09″N 104°41′52″W Aviation http://www.lafayettefoundation.org/
CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum Grand Junction Regional Airport, 780 Heritage Way, Grand Junction, CO 81506, USA +1 970-256-0693 1981 39°07′04″N 108°31′31″W Aviation museum www.rockymountainwingcaf.org
Buell Children’s Museum 210 N Santa Fe Ave, Pueblo, CO 81003, USA +1 719-295-7200 2000 38°16′10.15″N 104°36′24.04″W Children’s museum www.buellchildrensmuseum.org
Cross Orchards Historic Site 3073 F Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81504, USA +1 970-434-9814 NA 39°05′28″N 108°29′01″W History museum NA

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