Colorado History Museum facts for kids
The Colorado History Museum was a special place in Denver, Colorado, United States. It taught people all about the amazing history of Colorado. From 1976 to 2010, it stood at 1300 Broadway in Denver. The museum was managed by the Colorado Historical Society, which is now called History Colorado.
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What Was the Colorado History Museum?
This museum was like a time machine for Colorado's past. It showed how the state grew and changed over many years. Visitors could learn about early settlers, important events, and the people who shaped Colorado. It was a great spot for students and families to explore history.
Who Ran the Museum?
The museum was part of the Colorado Historical Society. This group works to collect, preserve, and share Colorado's history. They make sure that important stories and artifacts are kept safe for everyone to learn from. Today, this group is known as History Colorado.
Why Did the Museum Close?
The Colorado History Museum closed its doors on March 28, 2010. The building was taken down in June of that year. This was done to make space for a new building called the Colorado Judicial Complex. This new complex is where important legal decisions for the state are made.
Its Replacement: History Colorado Center
Even though the old museum closed, the story of Colorado's history continued! A brand new museum, called the History Colorado Center, was built just one block south. This new center opened its doors and continues to share Colorado's rich past with visitors today. It carries on the important work of the original museum.
See also
External links
- Museum website
