Category Archives: Museums

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Roger

I never intended to make a special trip to visit this museum dedicated to the life and career of Buffalo Bill Cody, but I knew it was there and figured I’d be in the neighborhood some day. That day turned … Continue reading →

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May Natural History Museum

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Roger

When you drive south on Route 115 out of Colorado Springs, you pass a huge bug that stands on a hill next to the road. This is Herkimer, a giant West Indian Hercules Beetle built in the 1950’s to mark … Continue reading →

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Forney Museum of Transporation

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Roger

This Denver museum had a little bit of everything. The dozen or so late-model Rolls Royces didn’t interest me much, but otherwise, I enjoyed it. A restored bumper car from the 50’s. 1923 Hispano Suiza Victoria Town Car. It was … Continue reading →

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Money Museum

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Roger

I used to collect coins. (At one time or another, I’ve collected just about everything.) I’ve retained enough knowledge and interest to make me want to visit the Money Museum of the American Numismatic Association. There were four exhibit areas. … Continue reading →

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Colorado Springs Fine Art Center

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Roger

This museum wasn’t high on our to-do list, but we were given free passes by a friend so we gave it a try. We were pleasantly surprised — not that we found the art moving, but that we found it … Continue reading →

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