The staff here were so nice and my kiddo had a great time. It was nice to have something "just for…read morehim" on our getaway to CB. They've got so many options of types of play (creative art, building, make believe, science) so there is something for every child here!

Literally cannot say enough good things about this place. It is magical for the kiddos and totally…read moretransformed our trip -- especially with the playground being harder to spend long hours at during the winter. Thank you for what you do!

If you like going through an old attic this is the place for you. I don't think the curator has…read moreever turned down a donation. It wasn't really organized in a way to tell you much about the area

My wife and I spent the weekend in Gunnison so we decided to go try some new exiting things, and…read morethen we see this wonderful gem on Apple Maps! We had an absolute blast. My favorite part was the antique cars, the train/train exhibit, and the military showroom. The staff was very friendly, and greeted us from the beginning.

Incredible tour by docent Julie. We toured both the hunt house and three floors of the main…read moreresidence. Original furnishings, art work and living quarters from a time pre-electric and pre-railroad to Leadville. Tons of mining history and home residents history - delivered with enthusiasm and passion for the time period by our guide Jules. 1 hour - do it!

Spent a fun time with knowledgeable Michelle Ramirez viewing these 2 remarkable homes that were…read morefilled with antiques of the times as she shared the history and the fascinating real life stories of Leadville and Colorado. Great job by Michelle and, if you like history, you should add it to your Colorado/Leadville experience. We'd do it again.

When I walked in the little gallery on Elk Ave, in an effort to dodge the sun, I was quickly…read moreenamored with the artist/owner's art style. I purchased a couple of artistIc creations of Mount Crested Butte by Kim. (I hope I got her name right!) She printed photographed images on rice paper creating a unique texture showing the natural ridges of the mountain with soft shades of blue and green gradients. I just love her style. Kim also has a very nice penmanship for penciling in titles for the artwork. She was very amicable and helpful when I inquired about her work processes and later gifted me a photo of the Crystal Mill because I had been eyeing it!

From the owner: midnight gallery a brilliantly diverse collective of art and photography in the town of Crested…read moreButte...even after closing, we will come in for you! Consider us on call until midnight!!

Very interesting, informative displays about mining: discovery of precious minerals, history,…read moreclaims, Colorado lore, to current mine operations. The museum is well laid out and you take it in at your own pace. I expect most people would want to spend 1-2 hours here. I particularly enjoyed reading about the first discovery of gold near Idaho Springs and what lead to the Gold rush. I also enjoyed seeing how mining techniques evolved over a short period to reveal and extract even more and more precious minerals. I learned about florescent rocks. On the top level are the hall of fame members who made significant contributions to mining, like John Wesley Powell, US Army officer, Grand Canyon explorer, professor and of course geologist; and Ed Schieffelin, who discovered silver and founded the town of Tombstone, Az, which at the turn of the last century was the largest town west of the Mississippi River.

Want to see everything about mining? This is the museum. Rooms and floors presenting local…read morehistory mining, the Western states, National mining, world history, specific metals and minerals such as gold, molybdenum, silver, coal etc. Well done dioramas, walk thru mining tunnels, exhibits showing the uses of mining products and reclamation projects. Bonus is the Hall of Fame, the who's who of people who influence American mining.

Like I said in the other post, NINA you are truly born to be a theatrical star. The history of…read moreAspen and the way you broke it down. You had our group at Hello. By the way, amazing costume, it was appropriate. You engaged the group, you made it fun, you made it interactive, and you made us feel like we were part of something. I would definitely urge people to book a tour. It was well worth it. I also like that you walked us around Aspen showing us buildings that had been in the inklings of Aspen's growth. I also like the knowledge you have installed in us. Like I had mention in my other review, I came to Aspen not knowing anything, and now here I am at work in San Diego, telling people all about the History of Aspen through your stories and the pictures I took on my phone. 5 stars all the way!

We did a two-hour historical tour that included a visit to two museums, being driven around the…read moredowntown and West end in an electric open vehicle. The leader of the tour wore period type clothing and was fun and informative. I have been coming to Aspen for 20 years but still learned an enormous amount of info.

A handful of interesting historic buildings scattered over a scenic valley with a few good…read moreinterpretive signs telling the story of the thriving town once here. There are limited summer hours with volunteers on site, but open & easy to explore on your own anytime Independence Pass is open.

From the owner: The first mining site in the Roaring Fork Valley, today, Independence is an archaeological preserve…read morelocated just below the Continental Divide; a "don't-miss stop" on Independence Pass along the Top of the Rockies' Scenic Byway. Aspen Historical Society operates a permit with the National Forest Service to manage and interpret the ghost town. Docents are on-site during open hours and signage tell the stories of the characters, enterprises, and structures that make Independence an integral part of area history.

Beautiful top floor, small-venue performance space with bar Half open to the outdoors, great view…read moreof the ski area. Like being in a tree house!

For someone who doesn't ski, I needed a place to kill time while my husband hit the slopes. I loved…read morethat the museum is free to enter since nothing in Aspen is cheap! I got there right when they opened and pretty much had the place to myself which was lovely! The workers were all super friendly and knowledgeable! I also loved the rooftop cafe. After I walked around and saw the art I sat and drank coffee while looking at the mountains. I highly recommend!