El Día del Niño—the Day of the Child—is one of the year’s most exciting and vibrant events at the beautiful History Colorado Center, downtown Denver’s only Smithsonian Affiliate museum. Admission to the entire museum and its exhibits is free of charge throughout the day. The celebration will include performances by local and international artists. The […]
Join us for Big Visions: Denver Architecture of the 90s Bus Tour, part of the 2025 Tours and Treks Series! Interested in coming on multiple tours in the series? Find tickets here for the entire 2025 lineup of Tours and Treks. Some of Denver's most impactful cultural institutions were built in the 1990s, a time […]
Are you curious about the history of your home? Virtually join Dr. Anna Weissman, Associate Curator of Domestic Life at History Colorado, to learn the basics of researching your property’s past. Whether you're interested in previous owners, architectural evolution, or neighborhood changes, this session will guide you through the available tools and resources. Topics will […]
The History Colorado Center is happy to open its doors for families and self-advocates who prefer a lower sensory museum environment. From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and sounds in the exhibits turned down. Come and enjoy! Tickets are free, but space is limited […]
During the annual State Historian's Address, Dr. William Wei, Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will explore the contentious issues of immigration and identity in America through the personal lens of his family story. Through this lecture, Dr. Wei will raise the question of "who is an American" and discuss the importance of our […]
During the annual State Historian's Address, Dr. William Wei, Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, will explore the contentious issues of immigration and identity in America through the personal lens of his family story. Through this lecture, Dr. Wei will raise the question of "who is an American" and discuss the importance of our […]
History Colorado hopes you join us for an evening where Chinese stories, food, and history are the main event. Curators from the Where Is Denver Chinatown? exhibit will provide guided tours of the exhibit before and after the panel discussion. The speaker panel will include Chef Tommy Lee of Hop Alley and descendants of Chinatown, […]
