History Colorado Center

The History Colorado Center

A stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, the History Colorado Center is a modern, interactive and fascinating museum, entirely dedicated to the history of this State with a strong personality.

From the Ancestral Puebloans to today

The history of Colorado begins thousands of years ago with the Ancestral Puebloans, sometimes called Anasazi, the first builders of the Southwest. Between the sixth and fourteenth centuries, they carved their lives into the rock: their villages are set into the sandstone cliffs, as at Mesa Verde, sheltered from the sun and wind.

What to see

Inside, one travels back in time by driving a pioneer wagon, watches a virtual tornado sweep across the Great Plains or listens to the moving accounts of the first inhabitants. The museum offers a lively and sensitive dive into the State's history.

Practical information

The History Colorado Center is in the Golden Triangle district of Denver. Opening days, hours and prices should be checked depending on the season with the institution.

Who were the Ancestral Puebloans ?

The first builders of the Southwest, who carved their villages into the sandstone cliffs, as at Mesa Verde.

What can be done at the museum ?

Drive a pioneer wagon, watch a virtual tornado and listen to the accounts of the first inhabitants.