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 display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces ranching life, the rodeo, 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 senior citizens over 62 years, $1 for children under 12; Routt County residents are free with I.D. Call the museum at 970-879-2214 for further information or special arrangements. Email: topmuseum@springsips.comMuseum Staff:Candice Lombardo - Executive Director; topmuseum@springsips.comKatie Peck - Curator; curator@springsips.comGail Hanley - Store Manager; storemgr@springsips.comMailing address: P.O. Box 772372 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 The Museum is an affiliate member of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council.
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