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The Cripple Creek District Museum is home to five historic buildings, each with its own unique story. These include the 1894 Colorado Trading & Transfer Company building, the 1895 Midland Terminal Depot, a turn-of-the-century Assay Office, the former one-room home of French Blanche LeCroix, and a miner's cabin dating back to between 1890 and 1930. These buildings provide a tangible link to the past and offer a unique insight into the history of the area.

Exhibits and Features of the Museum

The Cripple Creek District Museum today features four living areas that depict life in the Victorian Era, an Art Gallery, a 15-minute video on the Assay Process, and a multitude of displays. These exhibits showcase photographs, maps, newspapers, books, wagons, minerals, mining equipment, and the history of businesses, lodges, churches, and schools. The museum also houses thousands of furnishings and personal items that belonged to the pioneers of the District. Additionally, there is information on towns and camps within the District and Teller County, and a Museum Gift Shop stocked with hundreds of books and unusual items.

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Cripple Creek District Museum
East Bennett Avenue 510
CO 80813 Cripple Creek
Colorado

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Visitor information Cripple Creek District Museum

Opening hours

Mid-October thru May Weekends 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Summer - Memorial Day Weekend to Mid-October
Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission

0 – 5Free
6 – 12US$2.00
13+US$9.00
MilitaryUS$7.00

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Location & Map

East Bennett Avenue 510, Cripple Creek

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Cripple Creek District Museum offers visitors an informative look into the history of this Colorado gold mining town. Located in a historic building, the museum houses a collection of artifacts, photographs, and exhibits that showcase the area's rich mining heritage. Visitors appreciate the well-preserved displays and the opportunity to learn about the town's past, including its boom years and subsequent decline. The museum provides a good overview of local history, mining techniques, and the daily life of early settlers. Some guests find the layout a bit cramped and the information overwhelming at times, but most agree that the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. While not extensive, the museum offers enough content to keep visitors engaged for an hour or two. It's a solid choice for history buffs and those interested in the American West, though it may not appeal to everyone. The museum's gift shop offers a selection of books and souvenirs related to local history.

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