Colorado Springs Museums

When you're planning your Colorado Springs vacation, be sure to think about what types of museums you wish to visit. There may be an art museum within walking distance of your hotel, or you may decide to check out several history museums around the area. Towns surrounding Colorado Springs like Cripple Creek and Manitou Springs also have unique museums, so consider making a road trip of one or several.
Those wishing to spend a day exploring the Arts will enjoy the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, which also hosts live performances, or the Gallery of Contemporary Art. For sculpture, visit the Michael Garman Museum and Gallery.
Looking for local history? Check out the Miramont Castle Museum; Miramont Castle is a National Historical Landmark. You'll also enjoy the Ghost Town Museum and the Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum. Those wishing to go further back in time should check out the Dinosaur Resource Center.
Colorado Springs is also home to the Money Museum, the National Museum of WWII Aviation, the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, the Space Foundation Discover Center, and the Western Museum of Mining and Industry.
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