A blast through the past
History Seekers
A day trip exploring history in downtown Trinidad
Take a trip through downtown Trinidad and explore some of the hidden historical gems.
If you’re a history buff who loves learning about Colorado’s past and you want to take an afternoon exploring Trinidad, Colorado. Then this is the perfect adventure for you.
Overview
- Location: All Attractions are within the downtown Trinidad Area
- Duration: 2-4 hours
Explore the Museum
- Est. Time: 2hr
the historic Bloom Mansion & Baca House
Explore the Trinidad Museum
The Trinidad museum encompasses a whole square block of Downtown Trinidad including the Bloom mansion (pictured to the left), the Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens ( a beautiful garden just outside the mansion), and two other other buildings right on the edges of the property.
For an update to date list on all current exhibits, check out the historycolorado.org website
Important things to know
- General Admission is $5
- The musuem is open from Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm
- Call the musuem for tour info 719-846-7217
Grab a bite to eat
- Est. Time: 1hr 30min
Trinidad Restaurants
Grab a bite to eat
Explore local downtown Trinidad cuisine. Here are some restaurants that are within this area:
Explore the Exhibit
- Est. Time: 1hr
A.r Mitchell Museum of Western Art
The Art of the West
Western art and collectibles, Native American art and artifacts, Hispanic traditional and religious art displayed in an authentic turn-of-the-century building
Explore western art in the A.R Mitchell Museum. The museum boosts a large collection of more than 350 art pieces where you can explore western culture through the eyes of an artist. The museum primarily has art by Arthur Roy Mitchell, who became famous from 1920s to the 1940s for this iconic western pulp magazine covers.
Before you go:
- Free Admission into the Museum
- Hours: Mon Thru Sat 10am - 4pm
- Call the Musuem for tour info (719) 846-4224
