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Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center, Cañon City

#9 among attractions in Cañon City

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Facts and practical information

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center (address: 612 Royal Gorge Blvd) is a place located in Cañon City (Colorado state) and belongs to the category of specialty museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 5331 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 38°26'25"N latitude and 105°14'17"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Cañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Eastbound (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Cañon City Municipal Building (museum, 1 min walk), Cañon City Downtown Historic District (neighbourhood, 2 min walk), Fremont Center for the Arts (classes and workshops, 5 min walk).

Coordinates: 38°26'25"N, 105°14'17"W
Address

612 Royal Gorge BlvdCañon City 81212-3751 United States

Contact
+1 719-269-9036
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Opening hours
  1. Mondayclosed
  2. Tuesdayclosed
  3. Wednesday10 am - 4 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 4 pm
  5. Friday10 am - 4 pm
  6. Saturday10 am - 4 pm
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
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    Cañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Eastbound 5 min walk
    Lines CDOT Bustang Outrider
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Day trips

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Colorado Prisons, Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City Municipal Building, First Presbyterian Church.

  • museum of colorado prisons canon city0.5 miW
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Museum of Colorado Prisons, Cañon City

    13 min walk • The Museum of Colorado Prisons is located off U.S. Highway 50 in Cañon City, Colorado. It is housed in a former state women's prison and is directly east of the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility.

  • fremont center for the arts canon city~1000 ftNW
    38°26'30"N • 105°14'28"W

    Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City

    5 min walk • Classes and workshops, Art gallery, Museum

  • canon city municipal building~0 ftN
    Museum, History museum

    Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City

    1 min walk • The Cañon City Municipal Building was built in 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a two-story brick Moderne-style building with an H-shaped plan, designed by architect Eugene Groves. It is the current home of the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center.

  • first presbyterian church canon city~1020 ftN
    Church

    First Presbyterian Church, Cañon City

    5 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Cañon City, Colorado, which has also been known as United Presbyterian Church, was completed in 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

  • christ episcopal church canon city~1600 ftN
    Church

    Christ Episcopal Church, Cañon City

    8 min walk • The Christ Episcopal Church in Cañon City, Colorado was built in 1902. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. It is a T-shaped ashlar building consisting of a front-gabled, main section plus a gabled west wing, built in an L-shape in 1902, and a gabled east wing built in 1960.

  • canon city downtown historic district~400 ftN
    Neighbourhood, Neoclassical architecture

    Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City

    2 min walk • Cañon City Downtown Historic District is a historic district in Cañon City, Colorado. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The historic district listing was based on a 1981 survey by city staff; a 2004-05 survey has been completed which updates and expands upon it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center open?

Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center is open:
  • Monday closed
  • Tuesday closed
  • Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Friday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center?

Nearby attractions include Cañon City Municipal Building, Cañon City (1 min walk), Cañon City Downtown Historic District, Cañon City (2 min walk), Fremont Center for the Arts, Cañon City (5 min walk), First Presbyterian Church, Cañon City (5 min walk).

How to get to Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center:

Bus
  • Cañon City - 4th & Royal Gorge - Eastbound • Lines: CDOT Bustang Outrider (5 min walk)

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