Donations are appreciated, reservations are recommended for groups. Guided tours are available by appointment at least two weeks in advance, please call 719-385-5990.
Description:
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum is located downtown in the beautifully restored 1903 El Paso County Courthouse. The museum preserves the history and culture of the Pikes Peak region, and features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest.
The Museum maintains nationally significant collections of quilts, Van Briggle art pottery, plus the finest regional landscape art collection in the state of Colorado. Other collections relate to Native American influences in the region, the founding of the City, the area's mining and agricultural history, its early promimence as a health resort, and its more recent significance as a center for military training and operations.
Fully accredited by the American Association of Museums, and winner of local and national awards for excellence, the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience for people of all ages and interests.
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Directions: I-25 exit 142(Bijou), go east to Tejon St., turn right, go five blocks south on Tejon St.
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