Anyone interested in the old west and what it was like has to only visit the Colorado History Museum in Denver, Colorado. All the historical events that made the old west popular is what you'll see when you visit the Colorado History Museum. Whether it's a crew of fur trappers, covered wagons or India buffalo hunts, if it's part of the old west, chances are you'll see it here. You'll feel as though you've taken a walk back in history. Visit and discover how the pioneer families lived in the old American West.
The museum has detailed dioramas, unique collections and artifacts plus historic photographs of the west. In addition, you'll see different galleries in the museum that show you culture and life of the old West through their many exhibitions. When you're through looking at and learning about their history, check out the museum store, which has a full selection of crafts and books about the pioneers as well as the Indians. The Colorado History Museum was built in 1977, and continues to make its goal to preserve the prehistoric documents, collections and artifacts. Inside the Museum, you will also see the Office of Archaeology, the Stephen H. Hart Library, the Italians of Denver exhibit and much more. The Colorado History Museum is also the headquarters for the Colorado Historical Society.
One of the more interesting exhibits you'll see at the Colorado History Museum is the Colorado Chronicle, which is a visual exhibit of 150 years of Colorado history. The women will particularly enjoy "A Woman's Place.....is on the Range", which chronicles the life of the women from the early west along with their many jobs on the ranch, in the rodeo and in the house.
