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Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center

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The Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center is the official local museum and historical researc Inquiries will be responded to during business hours.

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10/21/2026

Sacred Rivers: First Friday Exhibit & Artist Meet and Greet!

Join us on the first Friday in November as we explore the connections between art, ecology, and history with our new exhibit, Sacred Rivers!

Meet artist Vickie Krudwig and see how her tactile, educational paintings and our museum collections come together to create an engaging, hands-on learning experience.

Happening:

Friday, November 6th, from 4:00-6:00pm.
Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center
612 Royal Gorge Blvd. Cañon City

Free Admission. Open to the public.

Come explore, connect, and celebrate the waterways we share!
We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

Today is National Fossil Day!

National Fossil Day celebrates the scientific and educational importance of paleontology and the need to preserve fossils for future generations.

Did you know that the Royal Gorge Region has a rich paleontological history?

These local sauropod fossil bones are on display at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center. They were discovered in 2022, but were millions of years in the making! They are just one of the many amazing fossil discoveries right here in our own backyard.

Want to learn more? Come explore these fossils plus many more at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center. We are a free museum and open to the public Wednesdays – Saturdays, 10:00am-4:00pm.

Happy Fossil Day!

10/12/2026

The Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center will be closed on Saturday, October 17, 2026 to participate in the Colorado 150/U.S. 250 Fremont County History Tavern Crawl program.
This program helps benefit the local Fremont County Historical Societies and tickets can be purchased at the following link below:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/co-250150-tavern-talks

We hope to see you there!

09/21/2026

Was the income of one of your colonial ancestor’s shut off by British taxes? We’ll look at the measures and risks seamen were forced to take to support their families

This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required at https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ1MjU0NTI= to register for the event. Please register online or contact the museum for more information. This program will be held over Zoom on Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The Museum and History Center is located in the City of Cañon City’s former Municipal Building at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. The hours of the Museum and History Center are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, call the museum at (719) 269-9036 or send an email to [email protected].

08/29/2026

The Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center will be closed on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.
The museum and history center will be open again at normal hours on Wednesday September 8, 2026 at 10:00am.
Have a safe and thankful holiday.

08/28/2026

Still time to register for this Historic Bicycle Tour happening tomorrow!
Register online here: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjAxMjQ=

Saturday, August 29th, 8:00am-9:30am
A Ride Through Local History - Bicycle Tour

Hop on your bike and discover a different side of Cañon City’s history. As we ride through a local residential neighborhood, we’ll explore the people, places, and everyday stories that shaped the community.

This program is free and open to the public, welcoming both residents and visitors. Participants must be at least 12 years of age, provide their own bicycle and safety equipment, and be able to bike a/o stand for 1.5 hours.

Note: We will be riding along roadways.

Space is limited and online registration is required. To register, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjAxMjQ=

For more information, call or email The Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center at 719-269-9036 or email us [email protected]

The museum is located at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. in Cañon City. Regular hours of operation are Wednesday- Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm.

08/18/2026

Saturday, August 29th, 8:00am-9:30am
A Ride Through Local History - Bicycle Tour
Cañon City, CO — Hop on your bike and discover a different side of Cañon City’s history. As we ride through a local residential neighborhood, we’ll explore the people, places, and everyday stories that shaped the community.

This program is free and open to the public, welcoming both residents and visitors. Participants must be at least 12 years of age, provide their own bicycle and safety equipment, and be able to bike a/o stand for 1.5 hours.

Note: We will be riding along roadways.

Space is limited and online registration is required. To register, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0NjAxMjQ=

For more information, call or email The Royal Gorge Regional Museum and History Center at 719-269-9036 or email us [email protected]
The museum is located at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. in Cañon City. Regular hours of operation are Wednesday- Saturday, 10:00am-4:00pm.

08/03/2026

Just a reminder there is still time to register for this Virtual Genealogy Class on Lighthouse Keepers
Saturday, August 8, 2026

Did you know Colorado has a lighthouse or that Michigan has the greatest number of lighthouses? We’ll look at how lighthouses got started, the roles they played, the equipment, and the families that served in some of these out-of-the-way places.
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required at https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQ0MDg1NDI= to register for the event.
Please register online or contact the museum for more information. This program will be held over Zoom on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
The Museum and History Center is located in the City of Cañon City’s former Municipal Building at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd. The hours of the Museum and History Center are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For more information, call the museum at (719) 269-9036 or send an email to [email protected]. See less

08/01/2026

Don't forget today is the museum's special open house at the Catlin Cabin and the Rudd Cabin. We have tons of fun activities for families including roping demonstrations, weaving demonstrations, and Civil War drill demonstrations. Help us celebrate our state's 150th with good old fashioned pioneer fun!

07/23/2026

We have been looking at the radar for later this afternoon and early evening. It looks like we are going to get some thunderstorms rolling in right in the middle of our tour. Just to be on the safe side, we have decided to reschedule the bike tour to this coming Saturday, July 25th at 8:30am.

All participants who have registered already won’t have to register again. You can just arrive at the location provided in the confirmation email at the new day and time.

Address

612 Royal Gorge Boulevard
Canon City, CO
81212

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(719) 269-9036

Website

https://www.canoncity.org/645/Museum

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