History Colorado

Established in 1879, History Colorado is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an agency of the State of Colorado under the Department of Higher Education. We offer access to cultural and heritage resources including statewide Community Museums, programs for families and adults, stewardship of Colorado’s historic treasures, and resources for students and teachers. We provide programs and services related to historic preservation and archaeology as well as access to a vast collection of archives, artifacts, and historical photography.

At History Colorado we strive to be a place of belonging for all Coloradans and to serve as a platform for community connection. We’re committed to Colorado’s diverse communities through new engagement programs such as We Are Colorado, and we know we’re succeeding when more voices, perspectives, and experiences are part of History Colorado.

History Colorado is a Smithsonian Affiliate, a partnership that gives History Colorado access to Smithsonian resources such as traveling exhibitions. The partnership also gives reciprocal admission discounts at other affiliate museums to History Colorado members who hold Smithsonian Affiliate–level memberships.