Museums

Manitou Springs was officially founded in 1870. Manitou Springs is its' own 'Living Museum' with almost all of the original structures and buildings still standing. Manitou Springs is also home to the historic Miramont Castle, a 46 room National Historic Landmark, and the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum which features the original homes and structures built by the Anasazi Indians.

There are many more museums found throughout the Pikes Peak region.

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Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center 30 W Dale St 719 634-5581 Art Museum * Performing Arts * Arts Education. Satellite location, FAC Modern located in Plaza of the Rockies at 121 S. Tejon Street.

Cripple Creek District Museum PO Box 1210 719 689-2634 Preserving and recording history since 1953. Three historic buildings. Open year round. Call for hours.

Ghost Town Museum 400 S. 21st St 719 634-0696 Journey back 100 years at this 1800's old west town. Explore, building-by-building, thousands of artifacts. Fun for the entire family. Gold panning and shopping.

Manitou Cliff Dwellings & Museum 5 miles West of I-25 on Hwy 24 719 685-5242 or 800 354-9971 Prehistoric Indian ruins (1100-1300 A.D.) Prehistoric ruins, museums artifacts and retail store. Open year round (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas)

Manitou Springs Heritage Center 517 Manitou Ave 719 685-1454 A growing resource center with photograph gallery, exhibits, and research facility depicting the heritage of Manitou Springs. Guided walking tours of National Historic District. Call 719 210-4303 for hours and prices. Run by Historic Manitou Springs, Inc., a non-profit organization since 1998.

May Natural History Museum Golden Eagle Ranch Campground 710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd 719 576-0450 or 800 666-3841 7,000 giant tropical insects and related creatures, space exploration wing. 500 large campsites. Pull-through, all facilities, fishing, campfires, hiking. Large group rally area. WiFi access.

Miramont Castle 9 Capitol Hill Ave 719 685-1011 or 888 685-1011 A 46-room National Historic Landmark. Self-guided tours through Victorian museum featuring nine styles of architecture. Adult:$8.00; Child:$5.00; Seniors:$7.00; Active Military:Free. Call for hours.

Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site 30th Street & Gateway Rd 719 578-6777 Living History Museum illustrating four historical periods of the Pikes Peak Region: American Indian Encampment, 1860's Homestead, 1880s Farm, and 1907 Estate.

The Wildlife Experience 10035 S Peoria 720 488-3300 The Wildlife Experience is an educational and entertaining museum that connects visitors with wildlife & habitats in a fun learning environment!