Simply amazing. Not only did Michael Garmin capture the people, animals, buildings, and interiors perfectly, but he also created stories you can discern simply from examining the details of each scene. Many of the rooms incorporate Pepper's Ghost effects to change from one scene to another (hence the "magic") and carefully positioned mirrors extend alleys into the distance. It would take hours to fully enjoy every detail, but even a brief visit is definitely worth the stop!. read more

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Love this place during Halloween and Christmas. They do a fun scavenger hunt that really makes you look in each little nook to ensure you're seeing everything. We go every year and always look forward to it! read more

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A really nice and alternative museum which has been a staple in OCC for many years. Glad they were able to continue to remain in business for so many years and offer a different slice of Americana to locals and visitors alike! A great little place to take refuge from inclement weather when visiting or to bring out of town guests, a scavenger hunt was available during Xmas 2025 to further engage visitors, great idea that could be pushed even further with a small memento for hunters at completion Overall great family fun! read more

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I'd say it's definitely worth $10 to looking around and admire Michael Garman's work. I've never seen anything like it. The sceneries are creative and there is a scavenger hunt you can partake in for an extra $5. I didn't do the scavenger hunt so I spent around 20 minutes going through everything. read more

My husband and I had such a great time here! We were warmly greeted by a very knowledgeable clerk and given some background information about the artist. Once we entered the museum we were blown away by the displays! Scattered throughout was more history about the artist and photos of the famous people that have been gifts his work. But the absolute best part for me was Magic town and the movie theater in the middle of "town"! There's a small entry fee but it is well worth the money to walk through this museum! read more

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Very cute exhibit, and if you're in the area it's worth the $10 entry fee! Little scavenger hunts and fun views. read more

Unbelievably intricate miniature world. I could have spent hours here looking at the touching, funny vignettes. read more

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My wife and I came here while in town to see our grandson and our son and his wife . very cool place , some cool illusions and great little town buildings. Almost bought some of the artwork but didn't . Would like to. They has some on sale that are great price but not the ones I wanted . very cool though and I would go back read more

Very cool store had a lot of other things besides magic was cool to walk around . It's in a great location

This is truly a unique CO Springs experience. I found this last weekend when looking for things to do with my boyfriend while I visited from out of town. He has lived in the Springs practically his whole life and never knew this place existed. So we come on Saturday and had a great time! Magic Town offers 2 scavenger hunts. A free one that is shorter-- about 4-5 items to find, and then a $5 scavenger hunt that is 7-8 items, and a cool prize at the end!! We done both and spent a good hour in there! The facility was well kept, and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for good, clean fun! read more

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Very cool experience! Highly recommended. Price is very reasonable too. Plenty to see but not overwhelming either.

This place was so cool! My 18 year old daughter and I had so much fun doing the scavenger hunt. We loved this place!!A++

This is a place that can easily be overlooked. It's a nice gem of a place smack dab in old Colorado Springs area. Let me start of by saying that the staff here are FRIENDLY! Even the man sculptor himself made an appearance and was a very nice man. So what's special about this place? Well the storefront showcases his work, which is awesome by the way. But the piece de resistance is magic town ($7 surcharge) which encapsulates his work into segmented themes. I love how he incorporated technology and mirrors to give it a vibrant and living neighborhood. If you're thinking " oh okay, it's cool to look at but is that all?" Then the answer is NO They integrated participation and art all into a ingenious scavenger hunt. You turn from a passive art admirer to a detective hunting down the scavenger clues. There are 4 tiers of the scavenger hunt: the free one included with your admission and 3 premium tiers ($5, $10, and $20) which is nice way to get people involved. Each tier had multiple hints so that you all aren't hunting for the same thing. I did the $5 one and there were some TRICKY ones. But the vibe is awesome and everyone tries to help everyone out. Even if you're stuck, you can go to the front desk and get a hint. All in all, it turned a 15-20 minute experience into over an hour of trying to comb over every nook and cranny of Magic Town. This is a must just based on unique sculpting and awesome scavenger hunt read more

It was a lot of fun! Little bit cramped when they let a lot of people in. But it was so detailed. The scavenger hunt was actually my favorite part and really worth the work. My Josh was SO excited because he hadnt been there since he was a kid and it was a pleasure to meet Mr Michael Garman himself still alive and snappy. It was a great treasure! read more

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Okay, so Magic Town has always been kind of an oddball shop in Manitou Springs. They sell work by Michael Garman which is not bad, but not my taste. The lower stars is simply because they charge quite a bit for the "museum" portion and it feels kind of dated inside. read more

I've lived in Colorado since 1972 can't believe I've never been through this museum! What a fun place! It's well worth a stop in Old Colorado city. Certainly spend time winding yourself around and peaking down the alleyways the intricate forced perspective and changing rooms are fascinating. It was so fun I even Bumped into the sculptor! And spent a while spinning yarns with the gal upfront about old college days. Don't miss this it's not too far off I 25. read more

Magic Town - Look inside you can even see the movie playing! - Museums Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Extremely informative personal . Extremely interesting for such a low price . The artwork and city work portrayed here uses multiple levels of depth of field and several techniques developed before industrial light and magic even existed to perform the same illusions life here for you ton-watch and get a better understanding of here . It's Beautifully designed to educated people on the way through . Really in enjoyed it I think it's o e of the only ones in the world . Will be in again soon . Variety of different pieces for all ages to be interested in the display of day to day humanity . read more

One of the coolest places to visit. You could spend hours, and not see everything. Definitely do the scavenger hunt.

This place is a great place to visit in Colorado Springs. It is fun and cool for adults and kids. Its small but you can easily spend hours enjoying the art and doing the scavenger hunt which is a must. The scavenger hunt can be challenging and it's easy to miss some of the items, you have to carefully look at all the art pieces. You work alone because everyone gets a different list. On a good note if worse comes to worst you can get clues from the girl at the front desk and still get a prize if you complete the hunt. I will definitely visit again when I'm in Colorado. It was definitely fun and entertaining. read more

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This place is pretty awesome. When my roommate initially suggested coming here, I was like sure, whatever. I ended up loving it! It's a 3,000 square-foot miniature city constructed by Michael Garman (he began working on it in 1975). The level of detail is astounding. Walk around, peep into windows. Not only are the characters/scenes super detailed but there are some surprises as well (holograms, mirror/light illusions). Super cool. There's a Yelp check-in deal for free admission but the employees seemed surprised as if no one has ever used it before. Maybe just pay the meager $5 admission fee if you're not super broke like me right now. They have two scavenger hunts available. There's a free one and one that costs a few bucks but if you win, you get a discount on souvenir statues. It definitely encourages you to look into every window! Friendly service. read more

Pretty cool work of art. Get lost in the details of this wonder. Scavenger hunt. Military discounts available. Souvineers available read more

Magic town was one of the most unique places that my family and I went to as a family. Everyone enjoyed it! If there is a scavenger hunt going on, do it! Make sure to slow down and see everything! read more

Amazing place!!!! Plan to stay for a while there are soooooo many awesome details! We were so lucky that the Mr Garman was there and we got to meet him. What a super nice man!!! We highly recommend stopping at this location... It is a hidden gem! read more

Magic Town - Our Grandkids and Mr. Garman - Museums Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

I highly recommend this gem! We were so impressed with the detail and illusions in the creations. Every single part of this exhibit is filled with amazing details. We were honored to be greeted my Mr.Michael Garman. He was so friendly and explained his illusions to us. We had a great time ! read more

Magic Town - Museums Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cute little place. It's very small but has a ton of very cool and intricate dioramas. They have a bit of an "interactive" sense since there's lights and changing images in some of them. Nothing out of this world but nice to bring children, as there is a little scavenger hunt, or to kill some time :) read more

This place was cool and it would be easy to miss a lot if you don't stare inside the buildings. Things will change! Had some time to kill while visiting Colorado Springs read more

This place was awesome!! If you're trying to find things to do in Old Colorado City, take an hour and pop in to Magic Town. It's like stepping into a full old city dollhouse with changing scenes and holograms. The artistry and creativity was one of a kind - a dying art - everything is hand carved with absolutely amazing details. So much fun for the kids - they give you a scavenger hunt when you pay admission (which was like $3/person on a Sunday). If you find everything on the scavenger hunt (which they're more than happy to give hints for) they give you a fun little prize in your way out. It's a nice way to get kids and adults to actually search for details in the work. Super cheap, amazing work. read more

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This place was super cool! We did the 5$ scavenger hunt , it was really fun to do and you even get a little prize at the end if you get the answers correct. We would definitely come back !!!! read more

Magic Town was really fun! We ended up there because we were at the Ghost Town museum nearby and had to kill some time before we could check into our hotel. The little down town area was cute, and parking was easy. The ladies working were very nice, and the scavenger hunt was a fun way to interact with the town. I just found the whole thing fascinating. Someone took the time to build this whole town, with 3 different levels of detail. Some of the apartments changed when the lights went out. What sorcery is this?! We liked the videos, too. It must've taken the guy forever to make this town! Really fun, cheap, and one free admission when you check in on yelp. You have nothing to lose. Check it out! read more

Magic Town is a lot of fun. The quality and the detail of the artwork is stunning! The use of mirrors to create illusions was great and unexpected. Two adults and two children (even the 2 1/2 year old!), we had a blast. Do the scavenger hunt! Highly recommended and it's such a bargain. The staff is super friendly! read more

Magic Town - Restaurant scene. Great artistry! - Museums Near Me - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Visit date: 11/25/2016 This museum pops up when you want to see some of the more "unusual" attractions in the area. When I searched for "oddities" in the area this popped up but there is nothing "odd" about this place. Magic Town is an attraction located within the Michael Garman Museum. For some people that name may not seem familiar but his works sure are. Once you look up his work you will quickly recognize the genius behind the artwork. When you first arrive at the museum you are greeted with what appears to be a regular store/gallery selling Michael Garman products.... Until you step into Magic Town. You need to pay admission to enter Magic Town but for the fee is nothing compared to the experience you get when you walk through this museum. I won't go into detail about the creation of this museum since it's part of the experience as you walk through. All I can say is this truly is a magical little town. We spent about 1 hour walking through and I could have stayed longer. While I was appreciating the time and effort that went into this masterpiece I started to notice all of the very small details that went into creating the town. The various scenes throughout the town, the different people, the holograms, the back alley shenanigans..... It's a lot to take in with only a short visit. Take the time to look at everything.... It's worth it! By the way, when you pay for admission, ask about the scavenger hunt game that you can play while walking through the town. You will feel even more connected with the town and you may feel like you're actually walking through the town. It's that much fun!!!! I took a bunch of pictures and had a very difficult time deciding which ones to post since there were so many. The few I picked are just a small sample of what you can see. I hope you enjoy these pics and get motivated about visiting. It's worth the trip and I'll definitely go every time I visit Colorado Springs. read more

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This is one of those places that, if you don't look closely, you'll miss it. But I really hope you don't miss it, because this place truly is magical. For the very small price of $5 for an adult ticket, you can have access to an extraordinary collection of a true artist's work. I noticed that some of the comments said that the collection is raunchy in some ways, but the artist is not depicting America in 2020, but rather the 50's and 60's, so it's important to keep that in mind when questioning his works. I was so pleased to actually meet the artist, Michael Garman, today at the museum; it really puts it into perspective on how much the human mind is capable of. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone that can actually appreciate art of a time long gone. I know I do! read more

Lots of fun! It's easy to get lost in the scenes and visual illusions of this sculpted city. The level of detail is incredible, and the figures are so expressive you might even find yourself feeling sorry for some of the ones who are down on their luck. We enjoyed doing the scavenger hunt, looking for answers to questions hidden inside rooms or on the sides of buildings. The creator has an interesting backstory too. This is a great way to spend an hour or so while exploring Colorado Springs. read more

Got yelp just to give this place a five star because of how great it was. Great place definitely worth the money to see it. Was lucky enough to meet the artist that created the place. He was a funny and entertaining guy. read more

stopped in after hearing some great reviews on the sculptures here and was completely blown away . we came with the whole family and spent a great afternoon searching every nook and cranny for the hints to the scavenger hunt and peering down alleys and in windows . if you have children of any age do yourself a favor and bring them here. it's truly a magical experience . read more

Love this place! So interesting and unique. We even ran into the creator and he was sooo nice and just brilliant! This is a must see in Colorado Springs! read more

This was a very interesting way to spend an hour or two. I'm not sure that children are able to take in or appreciate the art and history of all the work in Magic Town. It is truly a hidden gem. When you walk into the store, you don't have a clue about going on a scavenger hunt through the town of amazing art and tricks and holographic images. We visit Colorado Springs every year and have never noticed this. I can't imagine it will ever grow boring. Amazing artist!!! read more

Adorable little stop! Admission is $5/person but they offer small military and college discounts. The scavenger hunt was pretty difficult which made the exhibit even more entertaining. It forced us to pay close attention to the detail that the artist put into the town. My boyfriend and I were there for about an hour and had a blast! read more

Love this place! I am a big fan of miniature art. The small little scenes created by the artist really make you feel like what it would be like to be there at the time! Highly recommended if you're in the area! read more

We took our family there yesterday. We have 4 kids (one is an infant), and we all had a good time. The staff was friendly and courteous. We did the $5 scavenger hunt and our kids had a blast looking for all the different things. The attention to detail is amazing! There are couches to sit on and gaze at the town, or you can get up close and really examine the people, animals, and all the nuances that you'd find in a big city. There are some neat optical illusions using mirrors to view different alleyways. You will really enjoy yourself! read more

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