Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum

About the Breckenridge
Welcome Center Museum

From the formation of the Rocky Mountains to the people who have lived here and made use of our natural resources, The Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum tells our history. See exhibits and interactive resources on the indigenous people who passed through the valley in summer months, the boom and bust mining years, the early skiing days and the growth of the ski industry. Immerse yourself in history with short (5-10 minute) videos on topics such as the beginning of the Breckenridge Ski Resort, mining, the railroad and 1980s Breckenridge snowboarding – it’s totally rad. You can even take a stroll down 1880 Main Street led by naturalist Edwin Carter through our virtual reality experience.

Breckenridge Tourism Office staff at the Welcome Center can answer questions about restaurants, arts and entertainment, hiking, and more!

Schedule & Cost

Year-Round
Tuesday-Saturday
9am-6pm
Free, $5 suggested donation

Location

Breckenridge Welcome Center | 203 South Main St | Breckenridge
CO 80424,

Parking Info

There are no designated parking spaces for the Welcome Center. Please visit the Breck Park website for more information on current parking locations and fees. 

Summer 2025 Event

On Aug. 15, from 6-8 pm, explore the Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum after hours during the Eves of History. As the Breckenridge International Festival of Arts gets started, we’ll open up the museum to show off the Ute Knowledge exhibit. In this exhibit, you can see how the Ute people use STEM in their innovations from weaving and shelters to beadwork. More events.

Featured Exhibit

Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math

We are excited to partner with History Colorado to bring you the Ute Knowledge: Colorado’s Original Science Technology, Engineering, and Math exhibit! The exhibit tells the story of how Ute Indians have used science, technology, engineering and math to survive and thrive in the Rocky Mountains.

The Ute people are Colorado’s longest continuous residents, and they have thrived here through their deep understanding of, and a connection to, the Colorado landscape and environment. The exhibit includes maps of Ute homelands, historic and contemporary photos, and quotes from Ute elders and youth. 

Visitors can explore hands-on activities (engineering a stick shelter, creating a beadwork pattern, testing woven materials, and matching plants with their uses) that highlight how Ute people solved problems in the past and still do today.

Schedule & Cost

Monday through Sunday
9:30 am to 4 pm
Free, $5 suggested donation

Location

Breckenridge Welcome Center
203 South Main St
Breckenridge, CO 80424

Parking Info

There are no designated parking spaces for the Welcome Center. Please visit the Breck Park website for more information on current parking locations and fees.

Dates, times, and prices subject to change without notice. All activities weather dependent.

What to Expect

This museum includes interpretive exhibits, the interactive Time is a River display, the user-driven movie theater and a free virtual reality experience available during select times. It is a fully self-guided space. You can breeze through the museum in 15 minutes or spend an hour or so really soaking it in. Click here for more FAQs. The museum is FREE to visit with a $5 suggested donation.

Best For

Everyone! Visitors new to town, local residents, and second homeowners can all learn something. Great indoor activity on a rainy or snowy day. A good stop while shopping or strolling through downtown Breckenridge.

What Guests Say

“Great, free museum with lots of interesting information!”

“Very quaint and lovely welcome center and museum… giving a good glimpse of the early days of Breckenridge. I truly enjoyed the museum and the views from the balcony upstairs was beautiful in the winter. Thank you!”

Did You Know?

In the early 2000s when the Welcome Center was being renovated, a historic log cabin was “found” within the structure. As demolition happened, workers uncovered a small cabin that had been built around. Today, visitors can see the original log walls inside the center.

Coming changes

Breckenridge History is currently working with Timelooper on a complete redesign of the Welcome Center Museum. Learn more about the upcoming changes on our Current Preservation Projects page.