On a cold day where outside stuff just wasn't feasible, we took a chance on the Pioneer Museum. Heck ... it's free! Wow ... it would have been worth it even with an admission. There are 2 floors of dozens of displays. Lots of hands-on stuff for kids, and plenty for adults - whatever your interest. There's an amazing display... More

The Saturday afternoon staff were very helpful. Since pottery serves as a "magnet" for us, we spent a lot of time in the Van Briggle exhibit, which was outstanding! The largest VB exhibit in the world, since Colorado Springs has been their "forever home." A must see for lovers of Van Briggle OR art pottery. The Pioneer Museum exhibit is... More

Great local museum. If you can be sure to take a docent led tour. Be sure to see the combo electric and gas lights in the court room.

New in town, like history, know the "real" west. Coal is as valuable as gold. Miners as rugged as cowboys. Railroads are the key. Go!

The museum is located in the old El Paso County courthouse. The building itself is gorgeous and worth walking through. The museum had an interesting display of old bicycles, a portion of a grand mansion, several horse drawn carriages, and a variety of items from the founding of Colorado Springs. If you are in the health care industry you'll enjoy... More

I enjoyed walking through this museum. it was very interesting and i learned a lot. great experience.

What an informative FREE interesting museum! Even though I've been numerous times, I always notice something else and learn a lot about Colorado history. Be sure to check out the old elevator, but DO NOT miss the old courthouse where Perry Mason filmed!

We took our 3 granddaughters (9, 6, and 2 yrs old) to this museum and they loved it. There were a lot of activities for them and the displays were done in a way that interested them. The special exhibit, Snoopy Goes to the Moon, was especially interesting to them. The staff at the museum is extra helpful and friendly.

The building itself is worth the trip. The details are incredible - marble, lighting, and be sure to look up - the ceilings are full of detail. The exhibits themselves are also pretty good. The Snoopy in Space exhibit is there through November and it was very interesting. There is also a hospital/medical history exhibit that was really cool. My... More