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Aurora History Museum

15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012
303-739-6660
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Ranked #4 of 19 attractions in Aurora
Type: Museums
Owner description: We are a free community-based history, arts, and cultural center featuring changing history, culture, and fine and decorative arts exhibits focusing... more » Owner description: We are a free community-based history, arts, and cultural center featuring changing history, culture, and fine and decorative arts exhibits focusing on a wide variety of topics with educational programs, tours, teas, workshops, lectures, film series, and family events offered for all ages throughout the year. Our hands-on gallery is a great place for children & adults to learn through interaction and play. History reserachers are invited to make an appointment to search our historical archives for photos, documents, and materials covering local, regional, and state history. Something for Everyone!Our hours are Tues-Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat & Sun 11am to 4pm. Admission is FREE. « less
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Aurora
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

A museum focused on City of Aurora with rotating exhibits of related subjects such as a current one of photos of the earth and moon taken from space station. All volunteer and very well run operation, supported by the city plus donations. No admission, but I always leave donation.

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Arvada, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

It is great if you are just looking for information on the settlement and history of the town of Aurora but if you are looking for more than just Aurora information you will be disappointed

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Denver, Colorado
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12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 September 2012

Though small the Aurora History Museum is a quaint and interesting stop. It is very near to Aurora, Central Public Library and was interesting. There are all sorts of historical bits that residents and visitors would not otherwise find easy to learn or know. It's super small so the tour takes less than an hour. The best part is you... More

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Aurora, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2012

I had been to this museum before, and really like the changing exhibits they present. I went to see "Marking Time, Voyage to Vietnam" and it was very interesting. I recomment you start with the 10 minute video outside the room, then also watch the one inside. The discplay was nicely done, as they all are. It is a small... More

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Choctaw, Oklahoma
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2012

My dad, a Vietnam Veteran now diagnosed with a critical illness from Agent Orange, wanted to visit this museum as he had read they had an exhibit called "Marking Time, Voyage to Vietnam". Pieces of the dismantled troop ship that took him to Vietnam in 1968 was on exhibit. The exhibit was very poignant, emotional, comical and informative. This is... More

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Nashville, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 July 2012

Nice little 30 minute visit. Free and great help at front desk.

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Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2012

Interesting, but small. Not a full day's activity but a pleasant way to spend an hour or two.

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Massachusetts
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2012

Great displays good time for the kids, The heath section had lots of cool interactive things, like age progression

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Aurora, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2012

what is there not to like about a cute, little museum with lots of activities, well organized, with friendly folks and next to the public library? hope they continue to get funds and do stuff, this is the kind of thing that makes a community better!

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Denver, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Interesting exhibits, It is hard to believe that this place is free.

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