One of the best museum i have been to in a long time. Terrance was an amazing guy that showed us…read moresome rad stuff. Lots of cool history and things to see. Crazy how much happened in this town. Would recommend for everybody!

It was a quick stop with tons of info and only cost $5 to enter. I never realized how small those…read morejail cells were and that you could jam up to six people inside. The lady at the front desk was knowledgeable and friendly.

We hit the town for a bachelorette bonanza and HAD to visit the Old Homestead. What an experience…read more Ida and Mary were very present for us and our tour guides were absolutely fantastic, so so so knowledgeable and welcoming and accommodating. I wish MY grandma worked at a whore house! Had us thinking about a career change by the end of the tour! Safe to say the customer always comes first at the Old Homestead House.

When visiting Cripple Creek, we didn't really have a plan other than going to the Mollie Kathleen…read moreGold Mine, and wandering around town. We stumbled upon this brothel museum, and said why not? You can't pass up an opportunity like this. Our tour guides were phenomenal and knowledgeable. We learned a vast amount of knowledge about various things during the tour. The term swooning actually was just fainting because the corsets were tied too tight. The girls working out of the Homestead House made $100 a day, or what is equivalent to $7,000 today. The Homestead House vetted out their clients and it was exclusive. The person who received the bed spread in one of the rooms was the lady who started the museum in 1958. The history in this place is awesome. Check this museum out and you won't be sorry to learn about the history of the area, the women, and the house. When you're in the Old West, you have to visit what made the Old West a place of legends.

Amazing collection of mining history and local Victor artifacts and history. Lots of well preserved…read moreitems from the families that impacted the area. The back room with his fathers medical items was by far this nurses favorite part. Self guided with rooms upon rooms of things to see and lots of informative plaques/signs. Well worth the visit.

This museum is open and if you are in the area and have any interest in history at all, you should…read moreabsolutely visit. Mark was working and provided an excellent introduction to the museum. The artifacts and information provided an outstanding historical picture of the area, gold mining and the life of Lowell Thomas. The experience went well beyond my expectations. Do not miss this museum!

The Heritage Center in Cripple Creek is a must-see stop if you're in the area. on the hillside, the…read morebuilding itself offers absolutely stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the town below. Inside, the exhibits give a fascinating look at the area's history, from its rich mining days to its colorful culture today. It's a great spot to learn, relax, and soak in the atmosphere of Cripple Creek. Between the breathtaking views, engaging history, and the unique events, it's definitely a highlight of the town.

What an awesome place to go to when new in town! Our family of 8 convoyed together there and needed…read morea bathroom break. We had no idea how much history was in this town! The building alone catches your eye as it sits surrounded by the spectacular views of mountains and the town below it. The lady behind the desk was super friendly as she gave us a map and showed us how to get to our next destination.

Stopped in to this little museum and had a nice time with my son. I'm sure in time with more…read morefunding this place will have way more than it has now. This truly is a place for young people lots to learn, with a Paleontologist on sight, the people here really know their information about what's on display and more. Outside there are fun things for kids to do. Not sure they are for adults but that's my opinion. Gift shop has lots of options.

It wasn't horrible. But it wasn't great. We have gone to others and less cost…read more We took 4 adults and 4 kids. The cost was $200. A lot of the outside exhibit's were torn Not a lot of stuff for the kids to touch. More of a teenager or adult place. Don't know if I would go back. BUT everyone was very nice. It was clean.

Cripple Creek District Museum offers interesting displays, gifts, books and goodies for all ages!…read more Coming into the new milineum with updated displays, a thorough scrubbing, new bathrooms and new merchandise, this is worth the time to walk through and imerse yourself in the history of this mining District once called "The Worlds Greatest Gold Camp"!

Very impressive! Gives a bird eyes view of all that encompassed prison life. Each cell caters its…read moretheme to one aspect of the prison existence. Had no idea what to expect. So glad I went. Educated my naïveté! Job well done!!

The sane day we were here, 10 inmates escaped in New Orleans. In 2009, two inmates escaped into the…read moremuseum yard. Great museum that really covered everything prison related in a unique way. Good souvenirs too, some made by inmates.

Love this place during Halloween and Christmas. They do a fun scavenger hunt that really makes you…read morelook in each little nook to ensure you're seeing everything. We go every year and always look forward to it!

A really nice and alternative museum which has been a staple in OCC for many years. Glad they were…read moreable to continue to remain in business for so many years and offer a different slice of Americana to locals and visitors alike! A great little place to take refuge from inclement weather when visiting or to bring out of town guests, a scavenger hunt was available during Xmas 2025 to further engage visitors, great idea that could be pushed even further with a small memento for hunters at completion Overall great family fun!

Fun, small museum with interesting history. Entry is 8$ per person…read more There's old fashioned rooms to go in and look at how things used to be back in the day. Next, you can pan for real gold in a special area outside. Then, you can look at old furnished rooms (behind glass) with antiques & pieces of history including the bed of the 21st President. Lastly, there is a short film about Colorado Springs history. This place would be a great, short excursion if you are visiting Colorado Springs.

Ghost Town Museum - A Mix of Magic and Misses…read more There's definitely a lot to see here--every nook and cranny is packed with relics from Colorado's early days. It's a cool peek into how folks lived back then, and there's no shortage of vintage eye candy. Some items are clearly marked with "Do Not Touch" signs. One wasn't--so naturally, my curious son gave it a go to see how it worked. A staff member walked by and, instead of gently redirecting, chose to loudly scold him in front of others. It was uncomfortable and felt a little over the top for a kid just being curious. Not exactly a warm, educational moment. We moved on quickly--but not before one of us made sure to gently touch one more thing, for good measure. The shooting gallery was a hit with the kids. Change machines are a surprisingly nice convenience. Gold panning? Fun to try, but we struck out. Informative movie? Worth sitting for. Gift shop? Cool stuff, but brace for sticker shock. All in all, it's worth a stop if you're into Old West history, but a little more grace from staff would go a long way in keeping the experience fun--especially for families.