History Colorado Center, Denver

Name: History Colorado Center
Address: 1200 N Broadway, Denver, 80203-2109, United States
Telephone: +1 303-447-8679

#41 among attractions in Denver

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The History Colorado Center is a museum in Denver, Colorado, USA dedicated to the history of the state of Colorado. Construction on the $111 million building started on 19 August 2009. The museum opened on 28 April 2012 at 1200 Broadway, one block south of the site of its predecessor, the Colorado History Museum, which closed in 2010. The center is administered by History Colorado, formerly the Colorado Historical Society. ()

Established: 2012 (12 years ago)Coordinates: 39°44'14"N, 104°59'13"W

Address

1200 N BroadwayCentral Denver (Capitol Hill)Denver 80203-2109 United States

Contact

+1 303-447-8679

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Day trips

History Colorado Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colorado State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Molly Brown House Museum.

~920 ftNE
Tours and exhibits about Colorado history
Colorado State Capitol, Denver
5 min walk • The Colorado State Capitol stands as a distinguished landmark in the heart of Denver, Colorado. This grand building, not only the epicenter of Colorado's legislative activity but also a historical treasure, invites visitors to explore its storied halls and learn about...
~840 ftW
Western and regional works over 7 stories
Denver Art Museum, Denver
5 min walk • The Denver Art Museum, a cultural beacon in the heart of Denver, Colorado, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. Known for its bold architecture and impressive collection, the museum is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and tourists...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Denver
16 min walk • The Denver Dry Goods Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Denver, Colorado. For a while, the store was claimed to be the largest department store west of Chicago.
~1690 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Molly Brown House Museum, Denver
9 min walk • The Molly Brown House Museum is a house located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown. Brown was known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" because she survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
~750 ftN
Memorial
Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Denver
4 min walk • The Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument is a memorial commemorating World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf War veterans, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol, in Denver. The monument was dedicated on November 10, 1990.
0.6 miNE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver
15 min walk • The Fillmore Auditorium is a concert venue located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
~840 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver
5 min walk • The Byers–Evans House is a historic house museum in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is the home of History Colorado's Center for Colorado Women's History.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Denver
14 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a concert venue in Denver, Colorado, located on Glenarm Place, near Denver's famous 16th Street Mall. The venue has a seating capacity of 1,870 but is a popular destination for large acts looking for a smaller concert setting.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Denver Pavilions, Denver
13 min walk • Denver Pavilions is a shopping mall located on the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver, Colorado. Originally opened in 1998, the mall has over 40 stores and restaurants. An open-air mall, the Pavilions takes advantage of Denver's many sunny days.
~1820 ftNE
Towering, spired 19th-century church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver
9 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Denver of the Roman Catholic Church. It is located at the corner of Logan Street and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of central Denver.
0.5 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
American Museum of Western Art, Denver
14 min walk • The American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection is a non-profit museum located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, it is the permanent home for The Anschutz Collection, a formerly private collection of paintings that surveys the art of the American West from the early 19th century to the present.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is History Colorado Center open?

History Colorado Center is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to History Colorado Center?

Nearby attractions include Denver Public Library, Denver (2 min walk), Denver Civic Center, Denver (3 min walk), Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Denver (4 min walk), The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab, Denver (4 min walk).

How to get to History Colorado Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to History Colorado Center:

Bus

West 13th Avenue & Broadway • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Broadway & West 13th Avenue • Lines: , Ev (2 min walk)

Light rail

16th & California • Lines: D, F, H, L (16 min walk)
Theatre District / Convention Center • Lines: D, F, H (18 min walk)

Train

Union Station (35 min walk)