The Aurora History Museum may not be on your radar, but it’s a gem. Filled with artifacts and documents pertaining to the history of Aurora and Colorado, the Museum is a treasure trove of fun things to explore with both permanent exhibits (including a 1913 trolley) and temporary ones. Even better, admission is FREE.
Growing Home is a permanent exhibit about Aurora’s history featuring Trolley Trailer No. 610, a fully-restored 1913 historic trolley trailer. The exhibit highlights people, places, and events from Aurora’s history.
It features over 100 historic photographs and objects, and the fully restored 1913 historic Trolley Trailer No. 610. You can even go inside the trolley and experience 100 years of history first-hand.
The other exhibits right now are:
Aurora Speaks (open through February 16, 2025)
Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Nepali Community (open through April 6, 2025)
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Mondays and Federal holidays.
Admission is FREE. No reservations or tickets required.
For a list of upcoming programs go here.
Call 303-739-6660 with questions.
Aurora History Museum is at 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora.