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Top 9 Museums in Breckenridge, Colorado (CO)
Once a mountain mining town decimated and nearly destroyed by river dredging, the surprisingly versatile Breckenridge has bounced back over the last century to become one of Colorado's top year round alpine getaways, with all-seasons activities galore. Restoration of the river area has led to the creation of pristine hiking trails and greenery in the summer months, but winter is the real draw. Skiers flock to the groomed slopes, chutes and bowls of Breckenridge Ski Resort by the million.
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1. Arts Alive Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Global Candle Gallery
3. Nick Selway Photography
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By jimbogseward - Libertyville, United States
Spent a wonderful 5 days in the San Juan mountains with Nick and Joe in September 2020. I've been on a half dozen photography workshops in the last 4 years, from New Zealand to Patagonia to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and these two have been the best facilitators and leaders in terms of their ability to help me fine tune some of my techniques and introduce new methods and perspectives. They never tired in their efforts to get us to unique spots just at the right time to take advantage of the most optimum light conditions. They took us to spots in some challenging locations that few other photographers venture to and we were rewarded with some outstanding photos. I'll look forward hooking up with Nick and Joe on their Teton workshop next fall.
4. Mountain Top Children's Museum
5. Barney Ford Victorian House
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
The Barney Ford House Museum is a must-stop on your visit to Breckenridge. Located downtown across the street from the Welcome Center, the Barney Ford House Museum tells the remarkable story of Barney Ford who escaped slavery and eventually became one of the most prosperous businessmen in Colorado in the late 1800s. He was also an early civil rights leader. Guests can take a guided tour through the museum with one of the Breckenridge Heritage Alliance's expert guides or choose a self-guided option. Expect to spend about 20-30 minutes on your visit. The museum is free; donations are appreciated. Closed on major holidays. We have made some operating changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic for guest and staff safety, but we are welcoming visitors six days per week summer 2020!
Reviewed By kleic - San Antonio, United States
Sort of stumbled upon this place and really appreciated that they had figured out how to safely open during the pandemic. The story was fascinating and very unexpected! As a fifth grade teacher from "back east", there were so many elements of this story that I found surprising! The docents seems quite knowledgable and the house is lovely; definitely make a contribution, as they seem to exist on a shoestring. Not a place for young kids (of my not-very-interested-in-history husband).
6. High Line Railroad Park
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4.5 based on 71 reviews
Get your fill of Breckenridge's railroad history at the High Line Railroad Park. This site is great for families and visitors of all ages. Stop in the park's free museum (open June-September) to see historic railroad photographs and exhibits. Outside, the park includes Engine No. 9, one of the original locomotives that served Breckenridge in the late 1800s, as well as a boxcar display, caboose (that you can walk inside when the museum is open), and a rotary snowplow that was used to clear the tracks of snow. Kids will love playing at the railroad themed playground park and "blowing" the whistle for Engine No. 9. Picnic tables dot the park - a great spot for a family picnic. Parking available next to the park. Restrooms located in the Ice Arena. This is a great stop for families visiting Isak Heartstone, the Breckenridge Troll. We are located across the parking lot from the start of the new troll train. The park museum is not currently open for visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Reviewed By efustok - Houston, United States
If you have a child that loves trains, you must visit. They have a few old trains you can climb on, and a button to give the sound effects of the train approaching. The park itself is so cute, has a depot, and fun things for them to climb, and play on. It is also very close the wooden troll.
7. Edwin Carter Discovery Center
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Believed to be the second oldest museum in all of Colorado, the Edwin Carter Discovery Center is a free, must-stop for those in downtown Breckenridge. Carter was an early mid 1800's naturalist who practiced taxidermy as a way to preserve species for the future. He though all Colorado animals would be extinct by the end of the 19th century due to pollution caused by mining. Today, the renovated museum features a theater with a 20 minute video about Carter along with interactive exhibits about gold mining, museum collections and other famous naturalists. There's a hands-on children's room where kids can "hunt" for animals like Carter using a spotting scope. The museum is free to visit; donations are appreciated. Public restrooms on site; museum parking available. Let one of our expert local guides share more with you about the man famously called Professor Carter. We are open for the summer 2020 season with COVID-19 related operational changes.
8. Two Wild Sisters
9. Summit Ski Museum
The Summit Ski Museum is closed at this time. Please check back for updates on future displays about the history of skiing in Summit County.
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