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Victor Lowell Thomas Museum Explore Our Gold Rush History - Pan for real gold and gems. Free Visitor Information and Maps Free maps, visitor information, and brochures.

Try your hand at finding real gold and gems daily during the summer; take a guided bus tour and a walking tour of the historic cemetery.

Today was like Christmas. We have big snowflakes coming down here in Victor, and great news - we received a very generou...
10/14/2026

Today was like Christmas. We have big snowflakes coming down here in Victor, and great news - we received a very generous donation from the Lake George Gem & Mineral Club. The club made donations to 3 area museums that support mining and geology. Pictured are Scott Adams, Pikes Peak Historical Society & Museum, Ruth Zalewski, Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, Karen Vogl of the Lake George Gem & Mineral Club, and Bill Burcaw, Cripple Creek District Museum. Many thanks to the club for their support!

We are already taking reservations for tours of the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine this week. The excursions take place Thu...
10/13/2026

We are already taking reservations for tours of the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine this week. The excursions take place Thursday through Sunday until October 31. Click here to get your tickets: https://victormuseum.com/ccv-mine-tours/

Image courtesy of Billy Dias

Good news! We will be open tomorrow 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday (Columbus Day), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mine tours on Sunda...
10/11/2026

Good news! We will be open tomorrow 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday (Columbus Day), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mine tours on Sunday! Get your tickets at VictorMuseum.com.

Update: The tour for the CC & V Mine is fully booked for today, October 9. If you missed out, we have more tours availab...
10/08/2026

Update: The tour for the CC & V Mine is fully booked for today, October 9. If you missed out, we have more tours available tomorrow and Sunday. Come on up, take a tour, and be sure to check out our museum and our excellent gift shop. Book now at this link: https://victormuseum.com/ccv-mine-tours/

Thank you, City of Cripple Creek, Colorado for taking the tour and writing up a review of our tours to the Cripple Creek...
10/06/2026

Thank you, City of Cripple Creek, Colorado for taking the tour and writing up a review of our tours to the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine! Book yours now at VictorMuseum.com. We are open 9:30 am to 5 pm Thursday through Sunday.

Fall colors embracing the historic City Hall at the nearby community of Goldfield this morning. Come on up for a visit t...
10/04/2026

Fall colors embracing the historic City Hall at the nearby community of Goldfield this morning. Come on up for a visit today; we are open 10 am to 5 pm today with tours of the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine. Schedule your tour at VictorMuseum.com.

Photo courtesy of Jan Mackell Collins - Author/Historian.

We are open 10 am to 5 pm today! After that, we will be open 9:30-5 Thursday-Sunday in October, and our ever-popular min...
10/04/2026

We are open 10 am to 5 pm today! After that, we will be open 9:30-5 Thursday-Sunday in October, and our ever-popular mine tours will continue through October 31. Find out the details at our website, VictorMuseum.com.

Lowell Thomas, the son of a doctor, grew up here in Victor, was editor of the Victor Daily Record by age 18, and went of...
10/02/2026

Lowell Thomas, the son of a doctor, grew up here in Victor, was editor of the Victor Daily Record by age 18, and went off to become a world-famous traveler, writer, radio host and more. But he never forgot his beloved Victor and visited as often as he could. Come on over to learn more about this fascinating man, as well as our history as the fifth largest gold mining town in Colorado during the 1890s. We have thousands of items on display, themed rooms showing our history, and an awesome gift shop.
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Due to the popularity about our tours of the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, here is some important info for you:The Crippl...
09/30/2026

Due to the popularity about our tours of the Cripple Creek & Victor Mine, here is some important info for you:

The Cripple Creek & Victor Mining District is Colorado’s largest historic gold mining district and continues to produce gold today. Located at elevations approaching 10,000 feet, the district combines rich mining history, preserved historic communities, and active modern mining operations that attract visitors from around the world.

The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum manages the reservations and check-in for the CC&V Mine Tours. SSR Mining Cripple Creek & Victor is solely responsible for all tour operations, guest safety, and content of the tours. Tour guests are required to follow all safety rules and directions, and may be removed from or refused a tour for lack of respect for the rules, fellow guests, and tour guides.

Tour Reservations are best made online; online reservations get first priority. If you call the Museum to make a reservation, 719-689-5509, you must speak to someone in person. Leaving a message on the Museum voicemail or emailing the Museum does not guarantee you have a reservation.

Walkins (those without reservations) will be allowed on tours on a first-come, first-served, space-available basis; walkins must be at the Museum 15 minutes ahead of the tour time.

All online reservations take precedent over phone reservations - so the best way to be sure you have a reservation is to book online via the calendar on this page.

All reservatons are subject to a 6% booking fee, paid by the tour guest.

Book now so you don't miss out by going directly to our website at https://victormuseum.com/ccv-mine-tours/. See you soon!

Address

298 Victor Avenue
Victor, CO
80860

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(719) 689-5509

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