Colorado Springs
FreePlan a trip to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, home to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
200 S Sierra Madre St · Colorado Springs, CO
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum opened in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2020 as the official museum honoring American Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Its 13 galleries include hands-on exhibits where visitors can try activities such as a 30-meter dash, alpine skiing, archery and sled hockey. The museum also holds an extensive collection of Olympic and Paralympic medals and torches.
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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Plan a trip to Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region, home to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
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