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Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center

Name: Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center
Address: 612 Royal Gorge Boulevard, Canon City, CO, 81212, US
Telephone: (719) 269-9036

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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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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.

07/22/2026

Lighthouse Keepers – Virtual Genealogy Class
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].

07/11/2026

Boots, Brands & Beginnings:

Celebrate Colorado’s Pioneer Spirit for Colorado Day by stepping back in time at the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center on Saturday, August 1.

Hosted by the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center and the Friends of the Museum, this free fun, family-friendly event brings Colorado's pioneer heritage to life with hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and historic experiences. The celebration also takes place alongside the Farmers Market and Historic Trolley Tours at Depot Park, making it a great day to explore and learn about the early days of Cañon City.

Event highlights include:
• 11:00 a.m. – "State Branding History" Presentation exploring the history and importance of livestock brands in Colorado. Presented by Colorado Brand Commissioner Todd Inglee.
• Roping and branding activities on the museum lawn throughout the day.
• Historic cabin open house where visitors can experience pioneer life firsthand.
• Weaving and Spinning demonstrations throughout the day.
• And Civil War Reenactors.

Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a unique way to celebrate our true pioneer spirit this Colorado Day offers something for all ages.
For more information, contact the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center at (719) 269-9036.

You can visit the Royal Gorge Regional Museum & History Center at 612 Royal Gorge Blvd., Cañon City, CO.
The museum’s normal operating hours are Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm.

07/09/2026

UPDATE: Due to potential rainstorms, this event has been rescheduled to Saturday, July 25th at 8:30 a.m.. Registered participants do not need to register again. Your registration will carry over to the new day and time.

Saturday, July 25 8:30am-10:00am
Historic Bike Tour: Beyond Downtown
Cañon City, CO — Roll through local history with us on this educational bicycle tour through one of Cañon City’s residential neighborhoods. Over the course of this ride we will hear stories of how various families and properties played their parts in shaping our community.
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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 and or stand for 1.5 hours.
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Note: We will be riding along roadways.
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Space is limited and online registration is required. To register, visit: https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzOTEwNTM=
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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.

06/30/2026

National Parks Service – Virtual Genealogy Class
Saturday, July 11, 2026

Have you visited at least one of the 433 different units that compose the National Park System? We’ll look at the history of the park service, how it was formed, and the contributions of the people behind the scenes.
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This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required at https://secure.rec1.com/CO/canon-city-co/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQzNjg3MTY= to register for the event.

Please register online or contact the museum for more information. This program will be held over Zoom on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
The program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
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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].

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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