Museums and Galleries at Colorado’s Universities
Did you know that several Colorado universities have museums and art galleries open to the public? Whether presenting student and …
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Colorado Artists
Our library collection contains a number of biographies on Colorado fine artists. Titles of interest in our collection include: “The …
Vote for Colorado's Most Significant Artifacts
Now through November 30, you can vote for Colorado’s Most Significant Artifacts. This is the second annual campaign by Colorado …
Denver Artist's Guild
One of History Colorado’s regional museums, the Byers-Evans House Museum, currently is holding an exhibit of artworks by Colorado artists …
History Colorado Collections Online
History Colorado recently launched a database of selected items in its collection, including artifacts, photographs, and archival materials. The database launched …
Colorado History Exhibits – Online
Did you know that you can visit the History Colorado Center’s exhibits without ever leaving your chair? They have set …
American Archives Month
October is American Archives Month, celebrating the rich array of historical treasures found in American archives. In Colorado, most museums …
Colorado and the Dust Bowl
With recent flooding it is hard to believe that Colorado is prone to devastating drought, such as occurred during the …
Sand Creek Massacre
History Colorado has temporarily closed their exhibit on the Sand Creek Massacre due to complaints from descendants that the Indian …
The American Soldier
Be sure to visit the History Colorado Center to view their exhibit “The American Soldier” before it closes on September …
International Museum Day
This Saturday, May 18, is International Museum Day. Established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums, the day is set …
The Early Denver Diorama Returns
If you’ve visited the new History Colorado museum since its opening last April, you might have wondered what happened to the …
New History Colorado Center
Colorado’s new history museum has been open for about a month, to great reviews. You can read about the brand-new History Colorado …
Museums in Colorado
Tomorrow, May 18, is International Museum Day. Many museums will have free admissions or other enticements, so check your favorite museum …
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
During the Depression of the 1930s many federal programs were set up to help get Americans back to work. One of …
Tourist Mines
Colorado has a rich history of mining and mineral extraction; in fact, if not for the 1859 Pikes Peak Gold …
State Museums
Even though the main Colorado History Museum is closing in a few months, you can still visit any of the …
Ground broken for new history museum
Yesterday dignitaries gave speeches and lowered shovels in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Colorado History Museum, which will be …
History Museum Location
About a year ago, the Colorado Historical Society met with controversy as they unveiled a plan to build a new …
Colorado Day
Today is the 131st anniversary of our state. President Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation admitting Colorado into the United …