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Aurora History Museum — Attraction in Aurora

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Aurora History Museum
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Nearby attractions
Aurora Public Library (Central)
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
City Center Park
14701 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
DeLaney Community Farm
170 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
Nearby restaurants
The Halal Guys
14535 E Alameda Ave Suite D, Aurora, CO 80012
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
14505 E Alameda Ave Unit D, Aurora, CO 80012, United States
NGL
382s S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
14442 E Cedar Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Rancho Alegre
420 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017, United States
Phở 777
562 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
Einstein Bros. Bagels
14535 E Alameda Ave Unit C, Aurora, CO 80012
Five Guys
14535 E Alameda Ave Unit A, Aurora, CO 80012
Sabor Mexican Grill
14301 E Cedar Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Neveria Michis
564 S Chambers Rd, Aurora, CO 80017
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Aurora History Museum

15051 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
4.6(156)
Open until 4:00 PM
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"cultural"
Family friendly
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attractions: Aurora Public Library (Central), City Center Park, DeLaney Community Farm, restaurants: The Halal Guys, Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs, NGL, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Rancho Alegre, Phở 777, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Five Guys, Sabor Mexican Grill, Neveria Michis
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Phone
(303) 739-6660
Website
auroramuseum.org
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Fri9 AM - 4 PMOpen

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Nearby attractions of Aurora History Museum

Aurora Public Library (Central)

City Center Park

DeLaney Community Farm

Aurora Public Library (Central)

Aurora Public Library (Central)

4.4

(247)

Open 24 hours
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City Center Park

City Center Park

4.4

(133)

Open until 12:00 AM
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DeLaney Community Farm

DeLaney Community Farm

4.5

(53)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Aurora History Museum

The Halal Guys

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

NGL

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Rancho Alegre

Phở 777

Einstein Bros. Bagels

Five Guys

Sabor Mexican Grill

Neveria Michis

The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys

4.1

(416)

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Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs

4.5

(542)

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NGL

NGL

4.2

(36)

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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.0

(1.5K)

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Reviews of Aurora History Museum

4.6
(156)
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5.0
1y

✨🏛️ Aurora History Museum 🏛️✨

A Treasure Trove of Local Heritage

I recently visited the Aurora History Museum and was thoroughly impressed by the experience! The museum is a gem in the heart of the city, showcasing the rich and diverse history of Aurora with elegance and educational depth.

🎨 The exhibits are thoughtfully curated, offering a vibrant tapestry of local history, culture, and art. Each display is not only informative but also engaging, making it a fantastic educational experience for visitors of all ages.

👩‍🏫 The staff deserves special mention for their knowledge and enthusiasm. They were incredibly friendly and eager to share stories and insights that brought the exhibits to life. Their passion for Aurora's history is contagious!

📚 What I loved most was how the museum weaves the city's past into a narrative that is both comprehensive and accessible. From historical artifacts to interactive sections, there’s something to pique everyone's interest. It’s a wonderful way to spend a day learning about the local heritage and its impact on the community today.

👏 Kudos to the Aurora History Museum for creating such a welcoming space that honors the past while inspiring curiosity and learning. It’s a must-visit for anyone in the area or those traveling through. A true 5-star experience!

#AuroraHistoryMuseum #LocalGem...

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5.0
6y

We stopped by this small museum in the Aurora Municipal Center campus near the city hall, courts, public library, etc. Entering we were greeted by a staff member who explained the different exhibits - currently there are three: Growing Home, Hometown Pride, and One Small Step. The permanent exhibit Growing Home provides an overview of Aurora history. It starts with the various neighborhoods that make up the city and their origins - a wall-sized aerial picture of the city has the locations of the various neighborhoods highlighted, and next to that are a series of information panels that give a short description of each neighborhoods origin and history, complete...

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2.0
1y

I really wish I could give this small museum five stars and a glowing review but I cannot. It's squirreled away on a big city hall campus. Once I found it I was greeted at the door and told I could start anywhere in the museum. I was delighted by the glossy and beautiful displays talking about Aurora's neighborhoods. I saw a trolley. Then I saw a hodge podge of...stuff. I watched an interesting video on Denver and browsed a big display on Nepal. Nepal is pretty great actually so I learned something but... I do feel more history about Aurora could be shared. Tons of space was just oddly...

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Zach TaylorZach Taylor
I really wish I could give this small museum five stars and a glowing review but I cannot. It's squirreled away on a big city hall campus. Once I found it I was greeted at the door and told I could start anywhere in the museum. I was delighted by the glossy and beautiful displays talking about Aurora's neighborhoods. I saw a trolley. Then I saw a hodge podge of...stuff. I watched an interesting video on Denver and browsed a big display on Nepal. Nepal is pretty great actually so I learned something but... I do feel more history about Aurora could be shared. Tons of space was just oddly utilized. Why?
Loren WolletLoren Wollet
We went on 4/26/25 when they were celebrating Aurora's 137th birthday with a party! There was Miss Deborah who was painting faces, there was birthday cake, snacks and fun activities for the kids to do. My three year old loved having her face painted and playing outside with the other kiddos. We also went through the Colorado dinosaur exhibit with really cool fossils and bones to check out! There is a huge Torosaurus Skull and a huge woolly mammoth bone! We had a great time and everyone was just so kind to my daughter and I. The best part, admission was FREE!!
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Some people on here talked about having a guide, that’s about the only thing that could have made this free little Museum even better. There’s a small variety of items helping to detail the history of Aurora as well as photographs. The life size trolley car is a highlight. I liked reading all the old fashioned advertising. There is also a modest gift shop with some Colorado/Aurora related items. And some cute greeting cards.
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I really wish I could give this small museum five stars and a glowing review but I cannot. It's squirreled away on a big city hall campus. Once I found it I was greeted at the door and told I could start anywhere in the museum. I was delighted by the glossy and beautiful displays talking about Aurora's neighborhoods. I saw a trolley. Then I saw a hodge podge of...stuff. I watched an interesting video on Denver and browsed a big display on Nepal. Nepal is pretty great actually so I learned something but... I do feel more history about Aurora could be shared. Tons of space was just oddly utilized. Why?
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We went on 4/26/25 when they were celebrating Aurora's 137th birthday with a party! There was Miss Deborah who was painting faces, there was birthday cake, snacks and fun activities for the kids to do. My three year old loved having her face painted and playing outside with the other kiddos. We also went through the Colorado dinosaur exhibit with really cool fossils and bones to check out! There is a huge Torosaurus Skull and a huge woolly mammoth bone! We had a great time and everyone was just so kind to my daughter and I. The best part, admission was FREE!!
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Some people on here talked about having a guide, that’s about the only thing that could have made this free little Museum even better. There’s a small variety of items helping to detail the history of Aurora as well as photographs. The life size trolley car is a highlight. I liked reading all the old fashioned advertising. There is also a modest gift shop with some Colorado/Aurora related items. And some cute greeting cards.
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