Such a wonderful museum! I opted for the self guided tour but they also offer guided tours. The…read morestaff is very knowledgeable and eager to answer any questions you may have. They tell you a couple of times, but the house is HOT in the summer. The house is over 100 years old and doesn't have AC and they don't open the windows. Keep this in mind when purchasing tickets. Also because this house is over 100 years old it isn't very accessible. Doorways are narrow and the stairs are steep. With all that being said Margaret "Molly" Brown's house was beautiful. Her story is even better. If you don't know who she was outside of being a Titanic survivor then you're missing out on a lot of history. This museum deserves a spot on your itinerary.

We were expecting a cool Victorian-era mansion with all the furnishings and decorations that go…read morewith it. From the outside it certainly fit the bill. The people working there were also very nice, but the interior didn't live up to the exterior. Rather than being an interesting house with the appropriate decor, it was more than anything a somewhat disheveled temple to the sufferance movement and Molly Brown's not unimportant part in it. The walls and even the furniture were covered with posters, boxes, and non-contemporaneous objects concerning her works. It was not what we had been expecting, as we'd thought it would be more of house displaying the arts, furnishings and overall elegance of the time.

We really enjoyed our visit to the museum. It was a hot day in Denver and the museum offered a cool…read moreand interesting place to explore for a few hours. There were lots of art periods and styles featured, which meant there was something for everyone to enjoy. If you are unsure of the experience, it's definitely worth checking out for a few hours.

On a hot summer day when you are over the heat, GO TO THE MUSEUM!! It is nice and cool inside so…read moreyou can stroll until your hearts content and never sweat! On the day that I visited there was a special art event. A ticket included visiting all 3 buildings, and making an art project! It was inspiring to tour the museum and be in awe of the different paintings, pottery, woodwork, bright colors and then be creative! Entry fee for tickets is $22 for adults, $19 for seniors. The museum is so awesome you'll probably want to go back soon so do what I did.... Become a member! They have many different memberships for individuals or families. I chose the dual membership for 2 people and it's $95. It has many benefits so check it out online. Parking can be difficult and it requires paying for parking unless you are smart and use public transportation. That way you can have relax and avoid driving downtown. I love this museum and the ability to take the local train and be dropped off by the free 16th Street bus.

My last full day visiting the Denver area and I was looking to something kind of quick to do. I…read morethought this museum would fit the bill, so I came! The best part is that it has FREE Admission!! I parked out in the lot just off E. Alameda Pkwy near the front of the Aurora Municipal Center. I was kind of stumped as to where to enter the museum. I walked past the cool sculpture called "Light Of Dawn" by Rafe Ropek. If you keep walking on that sidewalk, you will find the entrance is at the far end of the building right near the gate/fence. I really wanted to see the 1913 Street Car Trolley! It is in a room all by itself. It has been immaculately restored! I like the vintage ads inside! There's lots of information about transportation, too! You can learn how Aurora started out and grew! There was a Buckingham Square Mall that opened in 1971. It had two Palace Guard mascots named Buck and Ham. It was demolished in 2007. It was rebuilt into what is now Gardens On Havana shopping center. I was fascinated to learn that there in a Mission Viejo neighborhood in Aurora. It was modeled after the Mission Viejo in Orange County, CA! In the exhibit of "Growing Home Aurora", there's an extensive collection of memorabilia! I found out that Niagara Bottling, LLC has a plant in Aurora! I wandered through the "Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora's Mexican Community" area. For history's sake, I should have eaten at La Cueva. It is featured in this area. The founders of the restaurant immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950's. There's an exhibit called "Tatanka: The Spirit of the Land" that has lots of beautiful Bison paintings by Arturo Garcia. On my way out, I picked up A Guide to Aurora, too! It lists landmarks and historic sites with pictures. It was great to learn about Aurora!

I've lived here for most of my life and never knew this place existed and I was at the municipal…read morecenter for Pokemon so often. The museum is free and there's a lot thats being discussed to increase visibility. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. They have such a diverse knowledge about the history of Aurora and some of Colorado so feel free to ask questions. I learned a lot about Aurora. It gets such a bad rep and is most well known for tragedies. I never knew there was such history about this city. The hit of the museum and a must see is the trolley. I wish Denver had kept the trolley running so it made it special like in San Francisco. What a wonderful piece of Colorado history at the museum. You can also walk and sit in the trolley as well. Take the time to read the ads.

I stopped by with my son the other day after getting his haircut. It was a really fun way to spend…read morean hour looking through the windows of the buildings. It's free. I don't know if you can schedule tour or something so you can go inside or get a little bit more history from the docent, but if you're just looking to spend some time looking around, it's a good way to do it. The park surrounding of the Heritage Center is really nice. My son definitely wished we had brought his bike and sunscreen so we could have stayed longer!

Lakewood's Heritage Center - A 20th Century Museum is such a wonderful little hidden gem!…read more ++ They offer some wonderful programming including neighborhood block parties, art exhibitions, cider festivals, and more! ++ There's a few buildings that they have moved in (or salvaged) from various parts of Lakewood and restored to their former glory! Love the little glimpse back in time you get moving through them. ++ The staff here are sooo very knowledgeable about the history of Lakewood. You can tell that they're really passionate about the preservation of it! ++ As other reviewers mentioned - there's ample parking (until you're there for a bigger event). So arrive early! Such a great way to not just learn, but experience some local history! Even better when you can check Lakewood's Heritage Center - A 20th Century Museum out during an event!

Our favorite museum we visited while in Denver. Located in a historic building where parts…read moreadjacent to the main gallery are maintained in their turn of the century glory. They had an incredible selection of art (mostly paintings, but some sculptures too) with many renowned artists represented. The art is displayed based on the era in which it was created. I would definitely recommend starting with the oldest pieces and working your way to modern. The staff was very genial, and guided tours are available daily for a small additional fee. I would go back in a heartbeat. * Photography is permitted (the wording on the website implies that it wasn't always so), but as in every museum I've ever been in, no flash photography is allowed.

On a recent solo date (#dateswithkate) in cold and snowy Denver, I ventured down to the American…read moreMuseum of Western Art! Located across from the Brown Palace Hotel, this museum is a little bit of a hidden gem, in that the historic building blends into its' nearby hotel. Parking is a bit tricky, in that it's only offered via meter or nearby garage. Be prepared for a bit of a walk or pay a few bucks. The museum itself is larger than it appears, in that it offers 4 floors of artwork, sculptures, statues, historic home space filled with artwork and western history dating from the 1800's - 1940. VERY cool! Each floor is an "exhibit", adding to the overall story of the west and how the west seen through the eyes of many artists and their interpretation. Walls are divided into little sections filled with both small and large sized art. With my "telephone" in tow, I made my way through the museum in reverse - starting on the 4th floor. The telephone-like object provided a thorough breakdown of the artwork, and provided context for the different artists, the year and their historic significance! Each room off the elevator featured a historic look into history, with traditional rooms featuring some notable art pieces - which was a cool way to see this converted house to museum come to life. Staff are very friendly, welcoming and provide guided tours throughout the week, offer their two cents on the varied pieces and even protect the artwork. Multiple security guards were on each floor, reminding guests not to take photos, videos or get too close! I very much enjoyed my solo experience and would highly recommend a visit - as it's worth it! *** MAJOR PERK: I'll shout from the rooftops that the library is the best kept secret for all things cool and FREE tickets to the museum (along with many others!) through the local library. I reserved mine online, allowing free entry to explore on a self-guided tour!

2700 Arapahoe, Savoy. We saw a play here, last weekend! MAD LIBrarians!!! It was the cutest and…read morefunniest play. Me and my kids loved it!! My 9yo didn't want to admit he enjoyed it, until we were in the car. I laughed so many times!!! Officially, my favorite play!!!

Great place to find any spice you like. Rebbeca was very helpfully and friendly. She took the time…read moreto explain each selected spice I enquire about and also test testing. The ambiance is very cozy and organized.The quality if the spices are fresh. I can tell that they know there business and are very experienced with all the merchandise they carry. Well done!

Denver Pride in 2023 was Saturday, June 24, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm & Sunday, June 25, 10:00 am - 6:00…read morepm. Both days consist mostly of the PrideFest at the Civic Center Park. This was the capital area all blocked off by fences. The festival was free but they checked bags for security and had you pour out water (in case it wasn't water). I couldn't find any water station and got dehydrated. There was one I was later told, but I couldn't find it.The Fest includes many, many business vendors, some food & beverage vendors, and live performances all weekend long. You have to buy tickets for food and drink. Then just give the tickets for a drink. The prices were reasonable for a parade but since you could only buy tickets in bunch's and the tickets, drink, and food lines were so long we had extra tickets. There was a decent amount of drink choices, alcoholic and not. The food choices were more snackish or bar food. There was a couple food trucks, but there's also restaurants in the area outside pride. Saturday had a 5k walk/ run at 9:30am which raised over $195,483.78. Sunday has the parade. I was in the parade. The set up was somewhat confusing with the red vs. orange and numbers restarting at 1. It wasn't clear where to guess your spot in the waiting line, but the organizers probably don't have a good guess for the amount of space each business will use in the line. Also the cars separate from the walkers at the end; the car was my ride. We had a difficult time walking more and connecting up.

Pridefest isn't about sexual or gender orientation, it's about equality, unity, commensurateness,…read moreand coming together as community. When this was advertised as being the largest festival of it's kind in the country, that was not an exaggeration. This was by far the largest festival of any kind that I have I've ever been too. Just goes to show that Denver is a very forward thinking and progressive city and I'm proud to call it my home.

I lived in Capitol Hill for nearly five years, before I got married, and I never knew that this…read moreplace existed!! And it's right near the library, where I went every week! This was my daughter's idea. We met at her apartment, and walked to the Center. We were greeted by a very nice lady, paid the admission, and walked around. The current exhibition is about the history of corsets. NGL, made me want to start wearing mine again. OMG, such tiny, tiny waists! And fun stories. One corset was worn by a woman who would paddle her children with the baleen from her corset!! That made us laugh. The Center is a Victorian house. We did the self-guided, because it was close to closing time. We didn't get to see upstairs, alas. I think that's only on the guided tour. This is a time capsule, the story of the cook and house manger, Carrie Erickson. The range is MAGNIFICENT. There are two ice boxes (you can open the smaller one). I cannot imagine cooking on that range. Wow. There's a pantry and a butler's pantry. There are silver tea and coffee services, heavy and chased. I really, really wanted to polish them, lol. Beautiful crystal. The ceilings are high, the walls paneled with wood or covered in wallpaper. The parlor furniture looks uncomfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here! The historical notes were useful, showcasing different women of the era. The gift shop has many, many books, and a small selection of fun stuff. We like supporting museums, so I got a pin and a water bottle, and my daughter bought a tote bag with pictures of "badly behaved women" who made history. Vive la femme!

In searching for a fun and interesting for my mom and I to do on a Friday afternoon, I came across…read morethe Center for CO Women's history and was immediately interested! I booked tickets online to the historical tour and after a lunch at nearby Leven, we made our way to a gorgeous house on the corner of 13th and Bannock. We were the only women on the historical tour, which made for a more intimate and in-depth tour with our guide - who was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and wowed us with stories of the family, and women who lived, learned and created a community within Denver. Both mom and I enjoyed the 1-hour tour, cutesy gift shop and the volunteers who spend their days educating the masses. I'd highly recommend this tour for women of all ages because it's a fun slice of women's history in the heart of downtown Denver!! PRO TIP: Check out your local county library perks/pass program. A ton of local museums offer FREE passes to explore and learn! Mom and I have been on a mission to take advantage of every FREE museum opportunity so seriously, check it out cause WOW!!