Love the history around Trinidad this quite a fascinating home and the grounds are beautiful well…read moreworth going through the gift shop Also take the local free trolley so much history well worth the trip

It was in the summer of 2016 when I visited the Trinidad History Museum and received a great tour…read more I got entry and a full tour of the Baca House and the Bloom Mansion for free. (Now they have a small $5 fee.) I started with the main museum (on Chestnut Street. Outside they have a nice garden where visitors can eat veggies for free. Inside the main museum they had a bushel of good apples from their apple tree in the facility. They invited me to take a small bag of apples also free. (They also give food to charities,) The tour of the two neat old buildings are available with a museum guide only. My tour guide was a qualified historian who was full of useful information. We started with a tour of the Baca House. Don Felipe de Jesus Baca made his fortune farming and maybe some ranching. I interacted with the museum guide as she answered my questions well and we had an interesting historic conversion. We walked to the Bloom Mansion and their historian gave me a splendid tour of the three story mansion. Bloom made his fortune from his Bloom Cattle Company, The first and second floor had expensive artifacts. Since the top floor gets hotter in the summer, and colder in the winter, the servants lived on the third floor without the fancy things found on the lower floors. Both Baca and Bloom were very important to the development of the Trinidad area. I enjoyed my visit to the Trinidad History Museum. I advise that visitors to the museum sign in to their visitors log book to prove visitation, that helps keep these good museums funded and open to the public.

This is a real gem in the middle of Trinidad. There are some very nice pieces of art here, as well…read moreas fragments of local history that are really interesting. We would have spent more time here, if our friends were more inclined. We plan to return soon.

Walking Main Street an thankfully stumbled upon this gem…read more A.R Mitchell was a Trinidad native and was known as "King of the Pulp Magazine Covers". Most of this art museum is dedicated to his works and accoutrements. If you are fan of Cowboy/Western Art then is a must stop. I Particularly was interested in the Spanish folk art, and Native American pottery. This museum hosts a lot of local artists, with Hans Droog being of particular note, his "Swirly Horse 1" is mesmerizing. The building the art pieces are housed in is 115 years old, this building itself is a work of art, the hardwood alone floors made me swoon. You can easily spend an hour here moving on the 1st floor then 2ed floor and then back down to the gift area. Allyson, was very kind to take time out of her busy day and explain Mitchell's relationship to Harold Von Schmidt who's use of color is unique, his style and expressiveness draws you in, you feel as if you are in the scene he has created. Allyson also answered a million questions, the chat with her was as interesting as the art work. Free admission is the cherry on top.

This is a great piece of history and will take you about an hour to self tour through it. The…read moreexhibits are great to look at and the staff is helpful. It's located just east of town and has adequate parking.

A little museum off the road. There's a charge if you want to go through the fort etc. Walking…read morethrough the shop and back rooms are of no charge. There little facts all throughout and there's something to learn. The shop has a good amount of local made items- the rest mass produced from other areas. There definitely is a lot to look at. The woman in the front is very friendly and helpful! There are also brochures of other historical places that you might want to visit. I didn't even know about a lot of them. If this is just a pit stop for you, it is a good place to stretch your legs. There's also a shop for other goods near by.

What a gem for this community. This museum was the old County Jail…read more Walsenburg was called the "City Built on Coal" during the late 19th and early 20th centuries with more than 100 mining camps in the county. Learn about mining and the battles between the coal miners and the mine operators. Learn about Mary "Mother" Jones, a famous fighter for workers' rights. At 80 years old, she was arrested and incarcerated in this jail. Learn the Walsenburg story of Bob Ford, killer of outlaw Jesse James. The museum also displays detailed genealogical material for those searching for their roots. The museum has a gift shop offering books, maps, other informational materials, souvenirs and keepsakes. Admission is $2 or free if you are a member of the Huerfano County Historical Society. New 2023 Summer Hours are Thursday & Friday 10a-4p and Saturday 11a-2p.

Stopped in to visit the Walsenburg Mining Museum today. It was very interesting and had very…read moreexcellent relics from the mining industry. The lady working was very friendly and full of information. She was a pleasure to meet. This museum is definitely worth the visit.

One of the best hidden gem museums we've ever found -- stick around for a tour, it's $5 for an…read moreincredible amount of information and local history. Beautiful town, beautiful people, beautiful museum!!! I am a Raton enthusiast forever now.

What a cool find! This museum is three FULL floors of history, not only of the city of Raton, but…read morethe surrounding area. I was so busy reading the informational cards that I forgot to take pictures. We spent much longer in this museum than anticipated because it was so much bigger and interesting than we expected. The staff is available for whatever you need but largely leaves you alone to wander. Did you know Raton, NM was one of the few places in the U.S. onauthorized to print U.S. currency? Did you know about the town of Swastika, NM or this history of the swastika symbol? What famous singer was from Raton? How important was mining? It's worth your time to stop in Raton, as you pass through northern New Mexico, and spend some time in this museum!!!

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.

With 21 prisons in Colorado, 15 being in Fremont County, including a Supermax, Cañon City is the…read moreperfect town for a prison museum. A museum dedicated to prison life past and present sounds odd but it's well worth the visit. Very well done, very informative and very interesting. I would highly recommend. Notes: Not great for children under 8. Unfortunately children would find this museum boring as there's nothing to play with or on nor can they touch any artifacts. There is also sensitive information pertaining to inmates (like murder, rape, arson etc). "Viewer discretion advised". Depending on how much you like or want to read, you can tour this museum in 30-60 minutes.

A great place to explore the history and culture of the valley. There has been gradual improvement…read moreof the exhibits, including a visiting exhibit from the Smithsonian a year or so ago. They offer free or reduced pricing to veterans and students. Call ahead for large groups. Explore the website https://www.slvhistory.org for more information or to access their online archive.

Its not the most glamorous museum but it does have its own small-town charm, it easily takes 5…read moreminutes to walk through if you don't stop to read the display information and really observe the exhibits but I do highly recommend that you take your time, observe the exhibits, read any available information, and soak in the history of this valley. My kids had a great time and the museum is perfectly sized for their attention spans - we were there for about 30 minutes. And definitely check out the murals along the outside wall, the artwork is wonderful and does a beautiful job of visually displaying this valley's history. Oh, and please do bring cash! They don't accept credit cards but do ask that you donate at least $2 if able.

The young man giving the tour was very friendly and helpful about the history of the home and the…read moreThatcher family. The home is beautiful, and filled with antiques from the family. I will go again.

A truly exceptional experience. I highly recommend this tour. Lots of stories with lots to see.read more