Fun for the whole family!

The History Colorado Center's exhibits, programs, and performances spark curiosity and ignite the imagination. Check below for upcoming events and then visit the exhibit pages for complete descriptions of family friendly things to do in the galleries.

Ongoing Programs & Activities

Your family's experience begins in Anschutz Hamilton Hall. Traverse a giant map of Colorado on foot and explore its history through steam punk–style time machines. Look up and marvel at a breathtaking hourly program displayed on a wall of 132 interlocking LCD screens. And find daily performances, facilitated activities, and re-enactors throughout the museum June 10 through August 16.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Full Calendar

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 11:30am

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 1:30pm

Native American Beading demonstration - History Colorado Center

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 11:00am

Top Hogs perform - History Colorado Center

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 11:30am

Top Hogs perform - History Colorado Center

Friday, June 21, 2013 - 1:30pm

Taiko Drumming performance - History Colorado Center

Sunday, June 23, 2013 - 1:30pm

Junior Museum Employee - History Colorado Camp - History Colorado Center

Monday, June 24, 2013 - 9:00am

Come Meet a Cowboy - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 11:30am

Come Meet a Cowboy - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:30pm

Learn about the Korean War - History Colorado Center

Thursday, June 27, 2013 - 11:00am

Birds of Prey with HawkQuest - History Colorado Center

Friday, June 28, 2013 - 11:30am

Poet of Motion performs - History Colorado Center

Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 12:30pm

Poet of Motion performs - History Colorado Center

Saturday, June 29, 2013 - 2:30pm

Colorado and its Connections to Outer Space - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 11:30am

Colorado and its Connections to Outer Space - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 - 1:30pm

Flintknapping with Tim Boucher - History Colorado Center

Friday, July 5, 2013 - 10:00am

Come Meet a Revoluntionary War Soldier - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 11:30am

Highline Coronet Band performs - History Colorado Center

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 12:30pm

Highline Coronet Band performs - History Colorado Center

Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 2:00pm

The Life of a Buffalo Soldier - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 11:30am

BYOA: Train Building workshop - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:00am

Storytelling with Lisa Mumpton - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 11:00am

Storytelling with Lisa Mumpton - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 1:00pm

The Life of a Mountain Man - the History Colorado Center

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 10:00am

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, July 11, 2013 - 2:00pm

Puppet Show - History Colorado Center

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 11:30am

Puppet Show - History Colorado Center

Friday, July 12, 2013 - 2:30pm

BYOA: History CSI - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 10:00am

Stilt Walking Performance - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:00am

Stories of Cowboys and Vaqueros - History Colorado Center

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 12:30pm

Stories of Cowboys and Vaqueros - History Colorado Center

Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 2:30pm

Meet Molly Brown - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 - 11:00am

Thunderbirds perform - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 11:30am

Thunderbirds perform - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 20, 2013 - 1:30pm

Native American Beading demonstration - History Colorado Center

Sunday, July 21, 2013 - 1:00pm

Come Meet a 10th Mountain Division Soldier - History Colorado Center

Monday, July 22, 2013 - 11:00am

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 11:30am

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - 1:30pm

Meet William Green Russell - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 24, 2013 - 11:30am

Birds of Prey with HawkQuest - History Colorado Center

Friday, July 26, 2013 - 11:30am

Zebulon Pike's Travels - History Colorado Center

Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 11:30am

Come Meet a Cowboy - History Colorado Center

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - 11:30am

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 2:00pm

Flintknapping with Tim Boucher - History Colorado Center

Friday, August 2, 2013 - 10:00am

BYOA: History CSI - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 10:00am

Top Hogs perform - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 11:30am

Top Hogs perform - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 1:30pm

Taiko Drumming performance - History Colorado Center

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 12:30pm

Taiko Drumming performance - History Colorado Center

Sunday, August 4, 2013 - 2:30pm

The Life of a Buffalo Soldier - History Colorado Center

Monday, August 5, 2013 - 11:30am

Storytelling with Lisa Mumpton - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 11:00am

Storytelling with Lisa Mumpton - History Colorado Center

Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 1:00pm

The Life of a Mountain Man - the History Colorado Center

Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 10:00am

Colorado and its Connections to Outer Space - History Colorado Center

Friday, August 9, 2013 - 11:30am

Colorado and its Connections to Outer Space - History Colorado Center

Friday, August 9, 2013 - 1:30pm

BYOA: Train Building workshop - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 10:00am

Stilt Walking Performance - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 11:00am

Stories of Cowboys and Vaqueros - History Colorado Center

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 12:30pm

Stories of Cowboys and Vaqueros - History Colorado Center

Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 2:30pm

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 11:30am

Native American Flute Performance - History Colorado Center

Monday, August 12, 2013 - 1:30pm

Meet William Green Russell - History Colorado Center

Thursday, August 15, 2013 - 11:30am

Come Meet a Cowboy - History Colorado Center

Friday, August 16, 2013 - 11:30am

Birds of Prey with HawkQuest - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 17, 2013 - 11:30am

Highline Coronet Band performs - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 12:30pm

Highline Coronet Band performs - History Colorado Center

Saturday, August 24, 2013 - 2:00pm

Native American Beading demonstration - History Colorado Center

Sunday, August 25, 2013 - 1:00pm

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, September 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 2:00pm

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 2:00pm

Green Building Tour - History Colorado Center

Thursday, December 5, 2013 - 2:00pm

DENVER A TO Z

This new exhibit taps into Denver's essence letter by letter—"A" for adrenaline, "Z" for zombies, and every letter in between.

Discover the heart, the art, the whimsy, and the energy of Denver's people, places, and moments in this lighthearted and interactive exhibit. Click here to learn more!

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Members receive free admission to History Colorado museums and sites around the state for a full year.

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Current and future History Colorado Center exhibits and educational programs depend on private donations. Donate now and make history today!