09/28/2026
Did you know? On this date in 2012, the History Colorado Center officially opened its doors in downtown Denver, ushering in a dynamic new era for the state's cultural landscape.
Replacing the former Colorado History Museum, this state of the art, 200,000-square foot facility was designed to serve as both an educational hub and a vibrant community gathering place, bringing Centennial State history to life through immersive, interactive technology and expansive artifact collections.
Beyond housing millions of historical items, maps, and photographs, the History Colorado Center was built to engage visitors of all ages with hands on exhibits, and interactive stories covering early Indigenous heritage, homesteading, mining, and modern civil rights movements.
Today, as an official affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, the museum stands as a beacon of heritage tourism in Colorado, encouraging locals and out of state travelers alike to explore the diverse stories and rich heritage that shaped the American West and the State of Colorado. Visit Trinidad Colorado History Colorado