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Edward C. Rochette Money Museum

818 N Cascade Ave · Colorado Springs, CO

Why you should go…

The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum in Colorado Springs is operated by the American Numismatic Association, a numismatic education organization founded in 1891. Established in 1967, it holds more than a million artifacts spanning over 2,500 years of monetary history, including exhibits on the history of money and the Silk Roads. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday.

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Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

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