PIONEER MUSEUM located at:  215 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs  719.385.5990
COST:  FREE;  donations appreciated
HOURS:  Tues - Sat-  10 am - 4 pm

The Colorado Springs Pioneer Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the area. The former El Paso County Courthouse has been refurbished and now hosts the museum.  Wander from room to room and see a variety of displays.  There is still an existing courtroom to visit too.  Travelling displays change out;  such as we saw a Rock and Roll display.  Soon there will be an American POW Experience exhibit.  The very friendly staff was happy to tell us about the museum and showed the kids how the old cash register worked.  Though the museum is free, donations are appreciated and very much needed to keep the museum open.  Parking is available in front of the museum;  be sure to bring change for the parking meters.

FAMILY FRIENDLY PROS-  Friendly staff.  Well laid out;  easy to follow the displays.  Educational and interesting.  Elevator available.  Gift shop on-site.

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