EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM

PUEBLO, CO

Neon Alley, Pueblo, Colorado
Neon Alley, Pueblo, Colorado Credit: Thomas Hawk

The El Pueblo History Museum is a well-known museum located in Pueblo, Colorado. The museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history and cultural heritage of the Pueblo people, the region's Native American inhabitants. The museum is owned and operated by the Colorado State Historical Society.

The El Pueblo History Museum occupies an old trading post building that dates back to the 1840s. The building was originally constructed by the Santa Fe Trail traders and later served as a fort and a tavern. The museum features a range of exhibits that cover the history and culture of the Pueblo people, including their art, pottery, clothing, and religious practices.

One of the most popular exhibits at the museum is the "Borderlands of Southern Colorado" exhibit, which explores the history of the region's Hispanic settlers and their interactions with Native Americans. The museum also features interactive exhibits, including a replica of a traditional Pueblo dwelling and a hands-on pottery-making station.

In addition to its exhibits, the El Pueblo History Museum also hosts a variety of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include workshops, lectures, and cultural performances. The museum is open to the public year-round and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history and cultural heritage of the Pueblo people and the surrounding region.

EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PUEBLO CO. US MID #8400800101

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM
301 N UNION AVE
PUEBLO
CO
81003

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EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM Information

MID # 8400800101
Name EL PUEBLO HISTORY MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 38.2672, -104.610127
CODES FIPS State Code: 08
FIPS County Code: 101
US Census Tract: 003500
US Census Block: 1122