This was a fabulous museum tour we took while in the incredible and very old city of Cripple Creek…read more This is a beautiful gold rush era mountain town up around 10k feet. This museum used to be a working train station and as such has some very interesting stories and artifacts. It's like stepping in time 150 years and seeing how people once lived and conducted themselves. I could damn near feel the ghosts in this city and this museum. The price was extremely reasonable and worth every cent. There several floors to explore and I left was a better understanding of the lives of my great great grand parents. If you find yourself in Cripple Creek, I highly recommend visiting this museum.

This is a fabulous museum, consisting of the Midland Terminal Railway Depot, the Colorado Trading…read moreand Transfer, the Assay Office, as well as (2) Miner's Cabins. You can really take as long as you want to your all the buildings and the grounds, which are all grouped together within about a one square block area. Wife and I just loved the place. It was a bit on the quiet side, so we felt like we weren't rushed, and employees explained things as we went along. For instance, I didn't know prior who Ralph Carr was, and how important he was to the area (Cripple Creek) and it's developement. Yep, there are restrooms on site, and the were even clean! I know you get tired or hearing me speak of restrooms in my reviews, but travelers find this an important issue!

The sane day we were here, 10 inmates escaped in New Orleans. In 2009, two inmates escaped into the…read moremuseum yard. Great museum that really covered everything prison related in a unique way. Good souvenirs too, some made by inmates.

With 21 prisons in Colorado, 15 being in Fremont County, including a Supermax, Cañon City is the…read moreperfect town for a prison museum. A museum dedicated to prison life past and present sounds odd but it's well worth the visit. Very well done, very informative and very interesting. I would highly recommend. Notes: Not great for children under 8. Unfortunately children would find this museum boring as there's nothing to play with or on nor can they touch any artifacts. There is also sensitive information pertaining to inmates (like murder, rape, arson etc). "Viewer discretion advised". Depending on how much you like or want to read, you can tour this museum in 30-60 minutes.

When visiting Cripple Creek, we didn't really have a plan other than going to the Mollie Kathleen…read moreGold Mine, and wandering around town. We stumbled upon this brothel museum, and said why not? You can't pass up an opportunity like this. Our tour guides were phenomenal and knowledgeable. We learned a vast amount of knowledge about various things during the tour. The term swooning actually was just fainting because the corsets were tied too tight. The girls working out of the Homestead House made $100 a day, or what is equivalent to $7,000 today. The Homestead House vetted out their clients and it was exclusive. The person who received the bed spread in one of the rooms was the lady who started the museum in 1958. The history in this place is awesome. Check this museum out and you won't be sorry to learn about the history of the area, the women, and the house. When you're in the Old West, you have to visit what made the Old West a place of legends.

This was my #1 on my visit list! It did not disappoint! The 2 woman who provided the tour were…read morevery nice and knowledgeable. Calling it a tour is an understatement. It was like being a fly on the wall in an old time brothel with an interesting narrator. The history and old items were fascinating. I even bought a book about Madam Devere! Enjoy!!

It was a quick stop with tons of info and only cost $5 to enter. I never realized how small those…read morejail cells were and that you could jam up to six people inside. The lady at the front desk was knowledgeable and friendly.

It's lots of fun. You'll have lots and lots of fun. The people who are nice…read more Set volume at

The Heritage Center in Cripple Creek is a must-see stop if you're in the area. on the hillside, the…read morebuilding itself offers absolutely stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the town below. Inside, the exhibits give a fascinating look at the area's history, from its rich mining days to its colorful culture today. It's a great spot to learn, relax, and soak in the atmosphere of Cripple Creek. Between the breathtaking views, engaging history, and the unique events, it's definitely a highlight of the town.

What an awesome place to go to when new in town! Our family of 8 convoyed together there and needed…read morea bathroom break. We had no idea how much history was in this town! The building alone catches your eye as it sits surrounded by the spectacular views of mountains and the town below it. The lady behind the desk was super friendly as she gave us a map and showed us how to get to our next destination.

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

A really nice and alternative museum which has been a staple in OCC for many years. Glad they were…read moreable 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!

The young man giving the tour was very friendly and helpful about the history of the home and the…read moreThatcher family. The home is beautiful, and filled with antiques from the family. I will go again.

A truly exceptional experience. I highly recommend this tour. Lots of stories with lots to see.read more

Came through Pueblo in the afternoon, several weeks ago, and was able to spend some time in the…read moremuseum. (Alone!) Which, for their big exhibit on a mining disaster with a life-size, almost hologramish girl, walking me through it. It was a chapter of us history I did not know, and they told it it incredible (and at times horrifying) detail. But you left understand the fear of the miners and their families and their desire to unionize. Pandemic: Clear and redundant covid signage heading in. Full contact tracing, PPE, etc, and even though I had it to myself, exhibits and museum capacity were limited to small #s of people in signage as you enter each area. Very impressive. In a way, how Pueblo handles covid, is its own history. As for all our cities. This is the first museum I've entered since the pandemic began. It was a sight for sore eyes, and an a feast for my hungry brain. Very well organized, and really kind staff. And I am amazed at the history I have glimpsed, in this now... small peaceful town. Thank you for sharing.

We visited today after a long hiatus. This is certainly among the lamest museums we have ever had…read morethe misfortune to tour. It SHOULD be a repository of artifacts about the varied history, cultures and ethnicities that have built the City of Pueblo from the 1840s to present. What it IS is something different. There are three sections. One gives a very brief history of the establishment of the original trading post/fort/community established in 1842 and its demise. The rest of the section focuses almost exclusively on the Hispanic people of the area as well as the indigenes. Display placards, all of which are in Spanish first, then English through the museum, consistent label American settlers as 'colonizers' and 'anglos' throughout. The second section, is dedicated completely to the steel industry labor movement in Pueblo. The third is about a small, fringe section of the city, featured because of the strong presence of citizens with Hispanic heritage. There's a lot of wasted space in the attractive building. Years ago, it used to have many more artifacts and gave a somewhat more balanced presentation of the rich history of Pueblo. Most all artifacts that do not support the present narratives are removed.

There is so much history here, it's incredible. The curator, Bob, gave us a personal tour and was…read morefascinating to learn about the history of Salida. So much has happened in this Colorado town, including furry fish and following the hearts. This is a gem of a museum. The book selection on the history is incredible as well, I left with two and have many more local authors on my list for summer reading. Even if you are just passing through, this is a must see. Don't miss it.

Great visit, must see if near Salida. Guide was very friendly and gave a good overview of history…read more There was a kids area so we were able to explore the museum at our pace.