Through a network of museums, History Colorado shares the stories of Colorado’s past—its people, its places, and the events that have shaped the sweep of human history. The History Colorado Center in Denver is home to ambitious exhibitions, programs for kids and adults, special events and cultural performances, and a research center that’s a portal to our vast collections of books, manuscripts, photography, documents, maps, and other artifacts. At seven Community Museums around the state, we share the stories of the countless cultures that have made Colorado’s landscapes their home and shaped Colorado’s past—and still shape its present and future.

The Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation engages Coloradans in discovering, preserving, and taking pride in our architectural and archaeological heritage by providing statewide leadership and support to our partners in archaeology and historic preservation.

History Colorado's quarterly flagship publication, Colorado Heritage brings the drama and variety of Colorado's past to History Colorado members through richly illustrated stories that link history to art, architecture, sports, music, technology, archaeology, and folklore. A voice for historic preservation, Colorado Heritage also profiles the newest additions to the National and State Registers of Historic Places and the most cutting-edge preservation projects supported by the State Historical Fund. Our bimonthly program calendar, Explore, has program listings and news items from our sites around the state.

Our blogs give voice to the makers and keepers of Colorado history. Read about the latest preservation success stories around the state, find new perspectives on the past, and peer behind the scenes into the care and documentation of rare and fascinating collections of historic artifacts, photographs, and more.