El Pueblo History Museum

Beautiful museum but kind of small. Almost half of what is advertised was closed and we weren’t able to fully access majority of the building. The trading post was also closed. They do have a gift shop as well.

I enjoyed this museum but as others have mentioned, it is kind of small because parts of it were closed. I also wish more history about Pueblo, after Colorado became a state was included but the early history included was informational. My favorite part was the exhibit about the steel workers strikes. That was inspirational. If I could I would give 3.5 stars because that more accurately represents my experience. I don't think paying $7 was unreasonable even with parts of the museum closed.

Small museum about the history of El Pueblo. Nice to visit, we walked through it under 1 hour and read almost everything. Some nice things for kids to do, but could be more interactive. It was a bit boring for my school kid, 10. Staff was very sweet. There is also a little museum shop with some regional craft works and a small art gallery. We liked the time.

Cute very small museum. Spent 30 minutes reading each exhibit. Disappointed that the trading post section was closed even though it is advertised as open and not restricted access, They charged me even though there was no access to the trading post today and told me that I could come back another day - I had driven over 100 miles:( Disappointing visit. Don’t waste your time.

Great small museum of local history, inexpensive and free for all kids. It's a series of galleries - one on the defunt Mineral Palace, one on the shifting borderlands between the US & Mexico (I hadn't realized it reached this far up), and another one about the Steel industry and the historic strike of the 80-90's. A Tipi is set up at the end of the hall and there are plaques about buffalo hunting and one about City Park, which I found interesting since I was there the day before. But almost worth the price of admission is the community gallery featuring art by Gregg Deal (which you might be able to visit for free - and you should.) During the summer, an outside trading post is open and there are lots of activities for kids, like a dress-up area & crafts. It took me about an hour to do a very thorough read-everything tour. Across the plaza is a shelter with a real archeological dig for the history of the town.

The staff was very kind, friendly and engaging which is why I gave this museum 2 stars but the exhibits were mostly signs on the walls to read. The outdoor trading post village was closed on Sunday yet the admission was still full priced at $7 per adult. The archaeological excavation going outside had signs mentioning the 1000's of artifacts that have been recovered but none of these were on display inside. We had high hopes for this museum but we were sadly disappointed with our visit.

We visited today after a long hiatus. This is certainly among the lamest museums we have ever had the misfortune to tour. It SHOULD be a repository of artifacts about the varied history, cultures and ethnicities that have built the City of Pueblo from the 1840s to present. What it IS is something different. There are three sections. One gives a very brief history of the establishment of the original trading post/fort/community established in 1842 and its demise. The rest of the section focuses almost exclusively on the Hispanic people of the area as well as the indigenes. Display placards, all of which are in Spanish first, then English through the museum, consistent label American settlers as 'colonizers' and 'anglos' throughout. The second section, is dedicated completely to the steel industry labor movement in Pueblo. The third is about a small, fringe section of the city, featured because of the strong presence of citizens with Hispanic heritage. There's a lot of wasted space in the attractive building. Years ago, it used to have many more artifacts and gave a somewhat more balanced presentation of the rich history of Pueblo. Most all artifacts that do not support the present narratives are removed.

SLIP IT! The museum really should regulate the actions of kids. Turn of kids running around jumping and screaming. Parents also need to teach their kids how to behave in public. If you want that behavior at home that's fine I don't want to be around it. They do have a water bottle refill station which is nice.

We visited today after a long hiatus. This is certainly among the lamest museums we have ever had the misfortune to tour. It SHOULD be a repository of artifacts about the varied history, cultures and ethnicities that have built the City of Pueblo from the 1840s to present. What it IS is something different. There are three sections. One gives a very brief history of the establishment of the original trading post/fort/community established in 1842 and its demise. The rest of the section focuses almost exclusively on the Hispanic people of the area as well as the indigenes. Display placards, all of which are in Spanish first, then English through the museum, consistent label American settlers as 'colonizers' and 'anglos' throughout. The second section, is dedicated completely to the steel industry labor movement in Pueblo. The third is about a small, fringe section of the city, featured because of the strong presence of citizens with Hispanic heritage. There's a lot of wasted space in the attractive building. Years ago, it used to have many more artifacts and gave a somewhat more balanced presentation of the rich history of Pueblo. Most all artifacts that do not support the present narratives are removed.

This is a small museum but provided a lot of stories of the city's past. The staff, Bonnie, was special! She added more interesting stories on top of what we learned from the museum. We had a great time visiting there.

Their website showed they were open, they were not call ahead, especially if your driving from Denver

A great and interesting museum. They provided all the valuable information of the town foundation and years of history. As a Mormon I was really surprised to see how the Mormons were part of the history of this town, and have they own little space in the museum. We have visited this place four times. My daughter really enjoyed the summer activities and the dress up area. The souvenir store at the enter of the museum is cute. I got a 30 years old brick that reads: Pueblo. I love it! I also got a Indian bracelet for my daughter, adorable!

Came through Pueblo in the afternoon, several weeks ago, and was able to spend some time in the museum. (Alone!) Which, for their big exhibit on a mining disaster with a life-size, almost hologramish girl, walking me through it. It was a chapter of us history I did not know, and they told it it incredible (and at times horrifying) detail. But you left understand the fear of the miners and their families and their desire to unionize. Pandemic: Clear and redundant covid signage heading in. Full contact tracing, PPE, etc, and even though I had it to myself, exhibits and museum capacity were limited to small #s of people in signage as you enter each area. Very impressive. In a way, how Pueblo handles covid, is its own history. As for all our cities. This is the first museum I've entered since the pandemic began. It was a sight for sore eyes, and an a feast for my hungry brain. Very well organized, and really kind staff. And I am amazed at the history I have glimpsed, in this now... small peaceful town. Thank you for sharing.

Sean Ayala was a very informative and gracious young man...the museum was fascinating. Learning about history and the way the Indians, Hispanic, and men that mined and their families were treated was eye opening. This is why history is so important. A great experience and I will definitely be bragging on seeing it!!!!

Informative and very educational museum of the Hispanic history of Colorado not usually explored in much detail. Certainly we (Texans) were not aware of the experience of Coloradans of Hispanic descent who had been deprived of their lands in the Sangre de Cristo mountains during the transfer of sovereignty over Colorado from Mexico to the United States. As in US history major, I had heard of the Ludlow Massacre but was not aware of all the awful details until I had visited the very moving and relatable exhibit on the massacre at this museum. This inspired us to visit the actual site of the massacre itself south of Pueblo, and that was a more affecting an emotional place for us to visit after having come to this museum. The best local cultural and historical museums open our eyes to new interpretations and new visions of familiar historical events whose better-known narratives that were written from one point of view. This museum did that very very well, and we recommend it to anyone coming to Pueblo Colorado, or even just driving by on the I-25. The day we visited, there is a festival going on and so admission to the museum is free. Even then the admission fees are very low in our opinion. 5 excellent experience worth a stop stars

a very nice little museum documenting the history of the region. Unfortunately it's way too small and way too limited to give it a higher rating. However I would recommend it if you are from the region. The highlight was the opportunity to make my own adobe brick. This gave me a very intimate understanding of how these bricks are made that you cannot get from a textbook.

Volunteers not good at the word"Military" . sign states Military discount. Then when you get to the desk they make up thier own rule " uh, that active duty only". Well your sign states "Military I asked" , then it should be changed I stated. Theres is all services that are Military as you display that are not active untill Activated, National Guard, Reserves as well as your and don't forget them your disabled Vets..etc, etc. Get educated people and Change Your Sign!!

Only $5 entry for an hours worth of history. Very interesting for us who are new in the state. Student discount and in a great downtown location.

Go there if you are in the area It is an awesome place, great for kid s and family. Live the history of Colorado and enjoy!

This was an excellent museum. My only suggestion is that it could be expanded for an even better experience, although I am sure that funding poses an obstacle as with many similar institutions. It took about 30 minutes, 40 minutes tops, to see every single thing and read every single sign. Nevertheless, there is a low admission fee and my husband & I really enjoyed our visit. The docents were very welcoming and knowledgeable. We took a major interest in the story of the Ludlow camps and thought it was the perfect balance of realism along with a child- or preteen-friendly approach to telling such a grisly story. Very inspiring and left us thinking long after the visit. The building is modern and well-maintained with excellent accessibility and climate control.