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Greeley History Museum

Museum Name: Greeley History Museum
Schedule: 8:40-4:30M-F; 10-4 Sat; 12-4 Sun
Established: 2005
Address: 714 8th St., Greeley, CO 80631
Phone Number: 970-350-9220
Fax Number: 970-350-9570
Email: museums@greeleygov.com
Director: Chris Dill
Website: www.greeleymuseums.com
Focus: History of Greeley plus changing exhibits throughout the year; museum gift shop
Ages: All ages
Costs: Free for self-touring
Notes: Self-tours and field trips also available at two seasonal museums:  the 8-acre, 45 structure Centennial Village Museum (mid-April to mid-October) and the 1870 Meeker Home built by Greeley's founder (May-Sept.)

Information

Major Exhibits
Utopia: Adaptation on the Great American Desert; permanent exhibit on Greeley's history, ranging from fossils and the earliest human inhabitants through the Union Colony's beginnings to contributions of its "water buffaloes," mavericks and mentors.

Exhibits of 06
Civil War exhibit; Awakening Stories of Ancient Bison Hunting; Click 2005 photography exhibit

Programs

Class Trip Programs
One to 1.5-hour guided tour; tailored to age levels and interests; hands-on activities available. Advance reservations required

 

Class Trip Pricing
Guided tours $2 ages 3-18