Ghost Town Museum: Relive Colorado's Wild West History
Experience Colorado's Wild West history at the Ghost Town Museum: Authentic artifacts, interactive exhibits, and gold panning fun for all ages!
Step back in time at the Ghost Town Museum in Colorado Springs, an indoor exhibit preserving Colorado's Wild West heritage. Explore authentic buildings and artifacts from abandoned mining towns, and engage in interactive activities like gold panning and antique arcade games.
A brief summary to Ghost Town Museum
- 400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80904, US
- +1719-634-0696
- Visit website
- 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
Local tips
- Bring quarters to operate the antique arcade games and self-playing pianos for an interactive experience.
- Visit during the summer months (May-September) to try your luck at panning for real gold.
- Allow at least 45 minutes to an hour to fully explore the museum, especially if you plan to pan for gold.
- Check out the Roundhouse Colorado Mountain Brewery, which shares a parking lot with the museum, for food and drinks.
Getting There
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Driving
The Ghost Town Museum is located at 400 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. From I-25, take exit 141 and head west on Highway 24. Drive approximately 1.5 miles to 21st Street. Turn left onto 21st Street, then immediately turn right into the museum's parking lot, located behind the Roundhouse. Parking is free. During summer construction, an alternative route is to take Colorado Avenue, one block north and parallel to Highway 24.
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Public Transport
The Ghost Town Museum is accessible by public transportation. Check the local Mountain Metro Transit website for the most up-to-date bus routes and schedules. From the city center, take a bus that travels along Highway 24/ West Colorado Avenue. Get off at a stop near 21st Street. From there, it is a short walk south on 21st street to the museum. A single ride fare is $1.75 [https://coloradosprings.gov/public-works/page/mountain-metro-transit].
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Walking
If you are in the Old Colorado City area, the Ghost Town Museum is within walking distance. Head east on Colorado Avenue/Highway 24 until you reach 21st Street. Turn south onto 21st Street, and the museum will be on your right, next to the Roundhouse. Be aware that you will be walking along a busy highway.
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