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Boulder History Museum

Boulder History Museum
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by Aidan Grey
Type of Site
Museums, Castles, Palaces, Historic Homes
Neighborhood
Central
Interests That Apply
History, Architecture, Photography
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Price: $0-$5
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Partial
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Notes: As the Museum is housed in a historic home, only the ground level is wheelchair accessible.
Water/Drinks: NOT available at this site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Boulder History Museum

Discover Boulder's Past


Family Time

Address: Phone:
1206 Euclid Ave
(on the corner of 12th & Euclid on the Hill)
Boulder, CO 80302
+1 303 449 3464
Fax: +1 303 938 8322

Description

Housed in the historic landmark Harbeck-Bergheim House in the University Hill neighborhood, the Boulder History Museum is a private non-profit organization that features a historic collection of the city's past. Exhibits in this Victorian manor showcase a collection of over 35,000 historical objects that have been donated by Boulder area families to highlight this town's interesting history touching on themes such as natural history, Native Americans, mining, education, and transportation that chronicles Boulder from the 1800s to today. In addition to the artifacts, the Museum is home to the Phyllis Plehaty Costume Collection and an extensive photography collection that is available to the public for research purposes. In addition to the permanent historic exhibit, the Museum regularly hosts rotating exhibits about significant people, places, and events in Boulder's history. The house itself is situated at Beach Park and was built in 1899 for a prominent couple from New York City.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 10am-4pm, Tues-Fri; 12pm-4pm, Sat-Sun
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Group tours can be arranged by appointment.
Price: $0-$5
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD

Exposure

Indoor with climate control.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: All Ages
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Nearest Train or Bus: The Hop and the Dash
Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car Bus Motorbike/Scooter Walking
Notes: Both the Boulder Hop and Dash buses will get you close to the museum. This is also a nice area for biking in and walking through. If you're driving, keep an eye out for unpredictable pedestrians--this is college student central.
Parking Availability: Yes


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Photo Credits:
by Aidan Grey