Center for Colorado Women's History — Attraction in Denver

Please do not take this tour if you're expecting much about the history of women in Colorado. Instead, history is rewritten to favorably depict William Byers and John Evans -- both of whom played an instrumental role in events that led to the Sand Creek Massacre. This antique home has recently undergone a rebrand to focus on women's history but the guided tour appears to have missed the memo. A narrow focus on antique furniture and a glossy portrayal of the home's former residents betrays the progressive messaging in the lobby acknowledging Native Americans and celebrating women's suffrage. I would strongly recommend going instead to the Sand Creek Massacre exhibit at the History of Colorado museum. Still, I look forward to going to this museum once the rebrand is reflected in the substance...

The guide was very knowledgeable and the house is filled with antiques. While the story does include history, it is only history of the Evans family, a wealthy politically involved (Gov. Evans) family who owned this House. It captures what it was like for women through the eyes of this family, but the privilege and lifestyle of the family is the main focus. The noble efforts toward developing the Red Cross by one of the daughters is evident, but all in all while I support preserving history the name of the museum should be something more about the Evans family and their society than Colorado women's history in general. Compared to the grandeur of the homes of the era's wealthy on the East coast and throughout Europe, the architecture of Denver's elite...

Great museum pretty close to downtown easily accessible via public transportation. A museum that contains an immaculately maintained home with many artifacts that were handed down for multiple generations and still flawless after many years. The tour guides give a rich history and have in depth knowledge of the many different artifacts around the house.

Went during Denver arts week which happens during the first Saturday of November where multiple art museums graciously open up their doors for free between 5-10pm.

Museum admission is not expensive on most other days and it’s a fantastic way to explore some history and immerse yourself in the life of someone with a house built almost...