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A.R. Mitchell Memorial Museum - The Mitchell collection is housed in an early 1900s western-style building of over 40,000 square feet. The building has the original tin ceiling, wood floors, and horseshoe-shaped mezzanine where featured artist exhibit their works and major traveling exhibits are displayed. Each year the Mitchell hosts a national exhibit of works by artists from across the country. El Pueblo History Museum - The El Pueblo History Museum serves as the gateway to the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk & Historic District and as an educational gathering place focused on Pueblo’s diverse history and vibrant present. The museum showcases the history and traditions of the various cultural and ethnic groups in Pueblo. Trinidad History Museum - The Trinidad History Museum is a unique complex featuring several attractions. The Bloom Mansion is the 1882 Victorian home of merchant, banker, and cattle baron Frank G. Bloom and his wife, Sarah (Thatcher) Bloom. Koshare Indian Museum - Patterned after the Pueblo architecture found throughout the southwest, the meseum features the world's largest self supporting log roof and houses a magnificent collection of Native American art and artifacts. The museum was built through the efforts of and is home to the Koshare Indian Dancers - Troop 232 and Venturing Crew 2230 of the Rocky Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America. Sangre De Cristo Arts And Conference Center - The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center offers all of the arts for all of southern Colorado. From exciting contemporary and historic visual arts exhibitions to a fun, interactive children’s museum; from world-class performing arts programs to hundreds of education classes, the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center has it all! Buell Children’s Museum - This 12,000 square-foot, two-level facility offers innovative, hands-on exhibits focusing on the arts, science and history for people ages 1 to 101. |
Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum - The Louden-Henritze Archaeology Museum offers visitors a glimpse at millions of years of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico history. Old Fire House No. 1 Children's Museum - The Children's Museum is a exciting, hands-on adventure into Trinidad's past. Adults as well as children delight in exploring Old Fire House No. 1, built around 1889. Visitors may sound the fire alarm and climb aboard the old red fire truck. Rosemont Museum - The grandeur of a bygone era awaits you at the Rosemount Museum! Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and named for Mrs. Thatcher's favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center - The Southeastern Colorado Heritage Center exhibits the storied history of Pueblo saddle-making, ranching, and the pioneering railroads that opened the state to settlers. The history of the native peoples of Colorado, from pre-history through the Utes, is interpreted with artifacts, maps, and drawings. The Pueblo Zoo - Found in Pueblo, Colorado, the Pueblo Zoo covers 25 acres and was established in the 1920's. The zoo exhibits more than 300 animals of 110 different species from throughout the world. Francisco Fort Museum - Francisco Fort was built in 1862 by Col. John M. Francisco and Judge Henry Daigre on land purchased from the Vigil-St. Vrain Land Grant. It was the first settlement in the Upper Cuchara Valley. The Museum is on the National Register of Historic Buildings and houses many fine artifacts thanks to the generosity of county residents. Located in La Veta. (719) 742-5501. |
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