Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center
4.5
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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amtracker101
Canon City, CO252 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We always enjoy going to the museum. My family is from Canon so it’s always fun to see and hear about history. Very informative
Written September 18, 2019
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CryptoTracker
Canon City, CO130 contributions
Sep 2019 • Solo
Stop by other than going to local festival that was crap! This place and staff are outstanding! Not only tons of knowledge but locals so they really love what they do. My guide was awesome she had done the bike tour the weekend prior! This is a true hidden gem needs to be promoted more. I will be visiting to research the house I live in. Highly recommend this place with the stop and amazing displays donation is appreciated but not necessary.
Written September 15, 2019
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livalan
Denver, CO6 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Amazing staff member (Beth as best as I can remember) gave us a informative and fun tour! Everyone was so welcoming.
Written May 16, 2019
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Merle G
Oklahoma City, OK188 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Free to see if you have time. Interesting photography, local history, and fossil exhibits, including a fossil-rock fireplace. My husband was OK with the dead animals and gun exhibits, as well. Our volunteer guide was helpful and not intrusive. He explained that a dinosaur museum had lost its building. Some of those fossils are on display here, but most are in storage pending a possible re-opening in another location.
Written November 6, 2014
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gdmyers
Fort Worth, TX167 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
This museum splits between being a local history museum with most of the items donated by one benefactor and science museum with a emphasis on fossils (dinosaur).It's basically three rooms of the old city hall building and the visit is free and one of the local volunteers will give you a guided tour of the exhibits. Worth the stop if your in town, say for the Royal Gorge Scenic Train, etc. My volunteer guide did an excellent job and I really enjoyed the short visit.
Written August 17, 2016
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ImhappyRU
Atlanta, GA49 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
This little museum collection is greatly enhanced by several generous contributions of regional eccentrics. (Probably regular folks for Canon City!) If you know a hunter, taxidermy enthusiast, or dinosaur buff this is the place! There are a few rare specimens such as the mountain buffalo and near record, if not record racks.
There are also items from all over the world that were mailed to friends/family in Canon City and souvenirs brought home from war, travel, etc. So you can see ladies shoes made somewhere in Asia to antique American hunting guns. Who would guess that Canon City was a fave of pre-Hollywood movie producers? You have probably seen at least one old movie that was partially filmed in the area.
One can rush through or easily spend a few hours. When you leave, you will have a much richer understanding of this region... and it's people.
The French Bakery is next door so you may want to enjoy what they have to offer and move over to the museum when it opens.
Look for the blue dinosaur in front of the building.
There are also items from all over the world that were mailed to friends/family in Canon City and souvenirs brought home from war, travel, etc. So you can see ladies shoes made somewhere in Asia to antique American hunting guns. Who would guess that Canon City was a fave of pre-Hollywood movie producers? You have probably seen at least one old movie that was partially filmed in the area.
One can rush through or easily spend a few hours. When you leave, you will have a much richer understanding of this region... and it's people.
The French Bakery is next door so you may want to enjoy what they have to offer and move over to the museum when it opens.
Look for the blue dinosaur in front of the building.
Written August 5, 2017
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GIS_Mapper
Denver, CO36 contributions
Feb 2016 • Couples
We thought we would drop in for 10 minutes just to look around. We left an hour and a half later. We were very happy we had stopped.
The museum is currently being remodeled so there were exhibits we couldn't see. A wonderful employee gave us an hour and a half tour. Not only did we see exhibits but we heard the stories that made it possible for us to better interpret the exhibits we saw.
We left with a map of other places of interest we might want to visit in the area. We will be back to Canon City to visit these locations and to see the museum after the remodel is finished.
This museum is really wonderful. Well worth a stop.
The museum is currently being remodeled so there were exhibits we couldn't see. A wonderful employee gave us an hour and a half tour. Not only did we see exhibits but we heard the stories that made it possible for us to better interpret the exhibits we saw.
We left with a map of other places of interest we might want to visit in the area. We will be back to Canon City to visit these locations and to see the museum after the remodel is finished.
This museum is really wonderful. Well worth a stop.
Written February 29, 2016
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Rick B
Nampa, ID38 contributions
Sep 2015
It is one of the most interesting places in Fremont County. A must for people new to the area, or just passing through. I really gives a nice snapshot of the history of the region. The staff are very eager to pass on thier knowledge and are only too happy to discuss this lovel county we are fortunate enough to live in. I go there on a regular basis to make sure I have not missed anything new..
Written February 22, 2016
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bjboopking
Canon City, CO20 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This building used to be the Canon City Municipal Building. Our back is the first cabin in Canon City and another historic house. A dinosaur replica is in front so you can't miss this location. Changing exhibits relating to the history and interests of the area.
Written October 5, 2015
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amtracker101
Canon City, CO252 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
This place is amazing. If you want to learn more about our wonderful Fremont County please take the time to check out the museum. The staff is very friendly and you'll learn a ton it's even has great things for kids.
Written August 12, 2015
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Hello,
We would like to visit the Royal gorge and maybe take a gondola
Will you be open New Year's Day 2017?
Will there be a magic show?
What are the hours of operation?
How many magic shows what are the hours?
Any discount for aarp or AAA?
Please advise. Thank you
Best Randy
Written December 25, 2016
The Royal Gorge Regional museum is located in canon city and is a regional museum. The Royal gorge bridge and park with the gondola is about 12 miles west of canon city. I would recommend you visit their website.
They should be open weather permitting. They are definitely closed on Christmas Day. Have fun--truly amazing scenery and the gondola is terrific. I do hope the magic show is open but that might be
Seasonal. There is a place on the website to contact them
Mary
Written December 25, 2016
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