Gilpin Historical Society

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The Gilpin Historical Society operates four museums in Central City, Colorado. The Gilpin History Museum at 228 E. 1st High St. displays examine many aspects of life in Gilpin County, from mining to businesses to society. The museum also has special exhibits each summer. The museum is open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rest of the year is by appointment. Our Tour Office, at 117 Eureka St., offers tours of the historical Teller House Hotel (built in 1872), the Central City Opera House (built in 1878), and the Thomas House (built in 1867 and owned by the same family from 1895 to 1987). The hours of the Tour Office are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check our website for more details on our locations and events.

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Gilpin Historical Society

P.O. Box 247

Central City, CO 80427

Directions/Transportation/Parking

From I-70 take the Central City Parkway exit. At the second stop sign continue going straight under the bridge connecting the Century Casino to the parking garage. At the next stop sign take a left on Lawrence, which will turn into Eureka Street. The tour office is located at 117 Eureka, across the street from the Teller House and Opera House. To get to the Gilpin History Museum, continued up Eureka to County Road. Take a right on County Road and then the next right on East First High Street. The museum is about a block and half down. From Black Hawk, go up Gregory Street, which will turn into Lawrence. To get to the museum, take a right on Church Street and then a left at the top of the street. To get to the Tour Office, continue up Lawrence and follow directions from above.

For more information

Website : http://www.gilpinhistory.org

Email : gilpinhistory@live.com

Phone : 303-582-5283