Denver Rocks! Let's do cool things!
The rich paleontology of Colorado captures nearly the entire evolutionary history of dinosaurs, ranging from their first appearance in the Triassic to the last dinosaurs of the Cretaceous. Among them are legends like Stegosaurus and Allosaurus, so abundant in Colorado quarries they became the target of the late 1800s "Bone Wars." Rocks preserved along the Front Range capture a once.... Read More
Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in our Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. More info: https://www.historycolorado.org/event/early-learners-story-time/2017/12/06
Folk-rock darlings Clouds & Mountains weave atmospheric, meandering melodies around delicately tailored rhythms. Based in Boulder, the band features singer-songwriter and local music luminary Macon Terry on guitar, bass, and vocals; Rachel Silker on violin, synth, and vocals; Robin Chestnut on drums and percussion; and Conor McHugh on electric guitar. Their latest album, High & Low, released in.... Read More
A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More
A marquee exhibition at the History Colorado Center will display 100 artifacts from the History Colorado collection to tell a story that’s often amazing, sometimes sad, but always colorful. Each piece serves as a portal to a meaningful episode in the state’s history and culture. Dr. William Wei, who conceived the idea for the exhibition.... Read More
Every story deserves a good title, especially stories that stand the test of time. Join History Colorado as we explore the nuance of titles using giant word tiles, professional writers from Lighthouse Writers Workshop and art historians from the American Museum of Western Art. Help rewrite the title and captions to iconic works of art..... Read More
Bring your 2 to 5 year olds for storytime in History Colorado's Destination Colorado exhibit and learn about farms, cowboys and animals. We'll read stories and then have playtime in the exhibit before the museum opens. Free with admission! More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/story-time-28
Join History Colorado's reference librarian and photo librarian to learn the best ways to care for your family's documents, books, photos, and scrapbooks. The class will be part presentation and part show-and-tell, so bring one or two items (free of pests or mold) so we can troubleshoot "how to preserve it" questions! More info and.... Read More
Enjoy traditional folk dances from the Balkans in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at History Colorado. After the show, tour through HC's interactive exhibits and learn about Colorado's fascinating history! Second performance at 1:30p. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/balkanika-dancers-3
Enjoy traditional folk dances from the Balkans in the Anschutz Hamilton Hall at History Colorado. After the show, tour through HC's interactive exhibits and learn about Colorado's fascinating history! Second performance at 1:30p. More info: http://www.historycolorado.org/event/balkanika-dancers-3
