The Cripple Creek District Museum is a history museum consisting of 5 historic buildings filled with photographs, artifacts, mineral specimens, and more. Visitors can marvel at a 45-pound turquoise "nugget," see early firefighter equipment, and learn about the "World's Greatest Gold Camp." The museum is a great place for those interested in old mining history, as the host makes visitors feel very welcome. Guests can spend quite a bit of time touring the main building and enjoying the artifacts. The museum also offers a treasure hunt that visitors can participate in. Behind the museum, there is a great spot to get photos of the little steam train leaving, so visitors should check the schedule. The assay office is also neat, with interesting facts, and the relocated cabins provide a glimpse into how people lived in those small spaces. Young kids can enjoy gold panning right outside the front of the museum. Overall, the Cripple Creek District Museum is a great history lesson and a fun place to visit, especially for families.
