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Ghost Town Museum: Relive Colorado's Wild West History
Explore an authentic 1800s ghost town in Colorado Springs, with original buildings, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that bring the Wild West to life.
Step back in time at the Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs, where you can explore authentic buildings and artifacts from Colorado's abandoned boomtowns. Experience the atmosphere of the Old West with interactive exhibits and a collection of over 30,000 items from the late 1800s.
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A brief summary to Ghost Town Museum
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Monday
10 am-5 pm
Tuesday
10 am-5 pm
Wednesday
10 am-5 pm
Thursday
10 am-5 pm
Friday
10 am-5 pm
Saturday
10 am-5 pm
Sunday
10 am-5 pm
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Getting There
Driving
The Ghost Town Museum is located at 400 S. 21st Street, Colorado Springs. From I-25, take Exit 141 and head west on Highway 24 for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto 21st Street, then immediately turn right into the museum's parking lot, which is located behind the Roundhouse. Parking is free. During summer construction, an alternative route is to take Colorado Avenue, which runs parallel to Highway 24, one block to the north.
Public Transport
The Ghost Town Museum is approximately two miles from downtown Colorado Springs. A bus stop is located near the museum. Check the local Mountain Metro Transit schedule for routes and times, with a single ride fare costing $1.75.
Walking
From the intersection of West Colorado Avenue and South 21st Street, walk south on 21st Street for a short distance. The Ghost Town Museum will be on your right, just past the large stone Roundhouse building. Turn right into the entrance drive to access the museum.
Local tips
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Bring quarters to operate the antique arcade games and nickelodeons for an immersive experience.
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Visit during the summer months to pan for real gold.
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Check out the gift shop for unique souvenirs, old-fashioned candies, and Colorado-themed merchandise.
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Consider visiting the Roundhouse Colorado Mountain Brewery, which shares a parking lot with the museum, for a bite to eat.
Discover more about Ghost Town Museum
The Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs offers a unique glimpse into Colorado's Wild West past. Opened in 1954, the museum preserves the memory of the many mining towns that sprang up around Pikes Peak during the late 1800s gold rush. These towns boomed with the growth of railroad traffic but dwindled and disappeared as the mines were depleted.
The museum itself is housed in a historic stone building that once served as a maintenance facility for the Colorado Midland Railroad. Inside, you'll find a carefully constructed indoor "town" featuring original buildings and thousands of artifacts from the era. Explore a sheriff's office, jail, saloon, general store, and more, all filled with authentic items that offer a peek into pioneer life.
Visitors can engage in interactive activities such as panning for real gold (seasonal), operating a butter churn, and playing antique arcade games. The museum also features a gift shop with old-fashioned candies, snacks, and souvenirs. Allow about an hour or two to fully experience this journey back in time.
A brief summary to Ghost Town Museum
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