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Denver Attractions

Colorado History Museum

Documenting the colourful history of Colorado and the stories of those who lived here, the Colorado History Museum brings to life the history of cowboys and gunfighters, Native Americans, miners and gold panners, explorers, buffalo hunters, wagon trains and railroads. Colorado and its diversity is portrayed from the earliest inhabitants to its pioneer families through innovative exhibits, historic photographs, artefacts and news clippings. There are exhibits on life in 19th century Denver, Buffalo Soldiers and the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings, and life and culture in the American West. Special exhibits are held throughout the year and there is an excellent bookstore and gift shop.

Address: 1300 Broadway; Website: www.coloradohistory.org; Telephone: (303) 866 3682; Transport: Bus 8; Opening time: Daily Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 5pm; Admission: $7 (adults). $5 (children 6-12). Children under six years are free. Student, children and senior concessions available

Denver Attractions

Denver Art Museum

Housing one of the largest Native American art collections in the country, the Denver Art Museum is a huge, seven-storey structure that also features the works of American Western artists, and art from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. The growing American Indian collection displays work from 150 tribes throughout the country, arranged geographically and spanning almost 2,000 years. Discovery Libraries contain shelves of art objects and prints, a costume closet that allows visitors to try on olden-day clothing, as well as reading corners.

Address: 100 W 14th Avenue Parkway; E-mail: web-mail@denverartmuseum.org; Website: www.denverartmuseum.org; Telephone: (720) 865 5000; Opening time: Closed on Mondays. Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 5pm, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm; Admission: $13 (adults), $5 (children 6-18); under 5's are free. Student, senior and resident concessions available. It is recommended that tickets are ordered in advance