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Tread of Pioneers Museum
The Tread of Pioneers Museum features a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American arts display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces our agricultural history and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry Tracy. Special museum features are a local history research library, gift store and an historic photograph collection.
Location: Corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $5 for adults; $4 for seniors over 62; $1 children for children ages 6 - 12; children under 6 years are free. Routt County residents are free with I.D.
Museum phone: 970-879-2214
Museum Staff:
Candice Lombardo - Executive Director; topmuseum@springsips.com
Katie Peck - Curator; curator@springsips.com
Katy Taylor - Museum Assistant (volunteers and museum store); storemgr@springsips.com
Mailing address: P.O. Box 772372 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
The Museum is a 501(c)(3) and an affiliate member of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council and the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Assoc. The Museum is also a member of the American Association of Museums, Mountain Plains Museum Association, Colorado and Wyoming Association of Museums, the American Assoication of State and Local History, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Mission/Vision Statement: The Tread of Pioneers Museum serves the community by preserving the history and heritage of the Steamboat Springs area.To educate and increase public awareness of our historical and cultural heritage, the Tread of Pioneers Museum collects, preserves, interprets and displays memorabilia from our past.
Click here to donate now to the Tread of Pioneers Museum's endowment at the Yampa Valley Community Foundation.
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Exhibits | General Information | |
Historic Photos And The Museum Store | Programs, Events And Tours | |
Research And The Lufkin Library
| Self-guided Walking And Biking Tours | |
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