Explore Colorado's own museum through detailed dioramas and fascinating exhibits. Also enjoy the Byers-Evans House at 1310 Bannock and discover some of Denver's most exciting history. The museum also offers several special exhibitions each year. DAM members free. The format of presentation include IMAX films, planetarium shows, exhibit tours, classes, touch carts, and the WOW Outreach Van.
Programs are generally on-site with some outreach offerings.
Museum hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Closed Dec. 25. The Astor House Museum, located at 822 12th Street, was built in 1867 to accomodate legislators when Golden was the capital of the Colorado territory. The museum houses clothing, household items, book, mining tools, military items and furniture. Museum hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m.