Summit County has a diverse array of interesting and engaging museums with colorful indoor and outdoor exhibits that spark young minds to explore. The area offers the only federally chartered national mining museum in the world, a railroad museum that traces the history of local trains and rails, and museums dedicated to Summit County's rich historic heritage. Summit County is located in a fascinating geographical and historical part of the state. Because of this, Summit County is graced with some of the most renowned and educational museums in the region. Recreation is at the heart of a visit to Colorado; but awareness is also key to enjoyment.

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Museums & Historic Tours

Town of Dillon
	Dillon Schoolhouse Museum Discover life in the 1800s. Experience school days past in the authentically furnished 1883 schoolhouse. View the DVD presentation of "The Town at the Bottom of the Lake." Tour … Read More (970) 468-2207 Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Dillon, CO

National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum
	Have fun discovering Colorado mining history Explore the colorful history of mining. This is the perfect place to discover the heritage, characters and legendary tales of American mining, past, present and future. The museum features … Read More Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Leadville, CO

Country Boy Mine
	Summit County mine tour and gold panning Explore an authentic gold mine anf travel the pages of Colorado history. Venture over 1,000 feet into a Mountain. Explore the original workings of the Country Boy Mine and experience what it was like to be a Colorado Miner … Read More Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Breckenridge, CO

Mountain Top Childrens Museum
	Fun and interactive learning activities. A museum for kids with educational exhibits and imaginative play. Promoting learning through interactive exhibits and programs, imaginative play and engagement in active experiences for children ages 10 and under. … Read More Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge Heritage Alliance
	Historic tours of Breckenridge Experience first-hand what life was like in Historic Breckenridge. Promotes and protects unique history and heritage through a collection of sites and historic tours, programs and events for all ages. Experience … Read More (970) 453-9202 Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Breckenridge, CO

Breckenridge Heritage Alliance
	Barney Ford House Museum Explore Breckenridge History Honoring Barney L. Ford, an escaped slave who prospered and became a prominent entrepreneur and black civil rights pioneer in Colorado in 1800s. … Read More (970) 453-5761 Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Breckenridge, CO

Leadville
	Explore Colorado; visit Leadville Take a Short Drive and Discover Historic Leadville Explore LeadvilleCome discover Leadville, located only about 30 miles south of Summit County and perched at an altitude of 10,200 feet. From Summit … Read More Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Leadville, CO

Frisco Historic Park and Museum
	Preserving & promoting Frisco's heritage Frisco history on display The Frisco Historic Park & Museum preserves and promotes the Town of Frisco heritage and history by presenting an excellent educational museum … Read More (970) 668-3428 Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Frisco, CO

Keystone Mountain Resort
	Keystone Gold Panning Mine Tour & Gold Panning The original settlers of Summit County were not looking for a place to ski, but for gold and silver. Explore one of Summit County's oldest mines and … Read More (800) 354-4FUN Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Keystone, CO

School House Museum
	Visit the Dillon Schoolhouse Museum History comes alive at this museum The building that houses the Dillon Schoolhouse Museum was originally a school constructed in 1883, then a church in 1910, and in 1972 was … Read More (970) 468-2403 Explore: Family Fun \| Museums & Historic Tours \| Dillon, CO

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