Last updated: 5/1/2008
Victor, Colorado
Street Address
3rd & Victor Avenue
P. O. Box 238
Victor, CO 80860
Mailing Address
Victor, CO 80860

Hours

Memorial Day through Labor Day
Wednesday - Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admissions

Adults: $4
Seniors: $3
Children: $2
Groups of 20 or more: $3 per person
Admission free with CC&V Mine Tours - see website for schedule

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Ruth Zalewski
phone: 719-689-5509
Description

The museum offers a chance to explore gold rush history and the stories of the pioneers who were a part of the 1890's Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Rush. You can see then and how gold mining by touring our Trails of Gold and taking a modern mine tour.

History

The museum was begun in 1960 by a group of Victor women who wanted to preserve the town's history. It is located in an 1899 former hardware store and hote in downtown historic Victor, Colorado.

Artifact Collections

Lowell Thomas memorabilia, mining artifacts, household items, historic doctor's office, Victorian rooms, large doll collection, historic Victor newspapers and photographs.

Educational Programs

Tours of historic mines, downtown walking tours, museum tours.We also offer tours of the modern gold mine.
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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