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Trinidad History Museum is the home of four historic houses and a city block of lawns and gardens right in the heart of downtown Trinidad.

Story

Step back in time at the Trinidad History Museum, a unique complex overlooking the Santa Fe Trail. Enjoy four attractions all located on the same historic block. The adobe Baca House and Santa Fe Trail Museum are official sites on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Also visit the Bloom Mansion, a Victorian Mansion built in 1882. The Baca-Bloom Heritage Gardens, which are a Plant Select site, contain native plants, century-old trees, Victorian flowers, two vegetable gardens. Historic photographs, family possessions, and commercial goods on display evoke the life ways of early inhabitants of southeastern Colorado in the Santa Fe Trail Museum. Learn about Kit Carson, Mother Jones, Uncle Dick Wootton, and other colorful characters from Trinidad's past. The Museum Gift Shop features Trinidad T-Shirts, coffee mugs, postcards, pottery, soap, and books about local and regional history.

Located on 312 E. Main Street, U.S. Highway 350/160 in Trinidad, CO.


Mission

The Trinidad History Museum interprets, promotes and preserves the history and traditions of the Santa Fe Trail and the local area.

Products

Free self-guided tours of the grounds and Santa Fe Trail Museum & Gift Shop.

Gift Shop with a large collection of Trinidad, Santa Fe Trail, and Southern Colorado merchandise along with local history books and gifts made in Colorado.

Address: 312 E Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082, USA
Phone: (719) 846-7217
State: Colorado
Zip Code: 81082


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
Great place to learn about early history of this area and the Santa Fe trail. Museum was free donation accepted of course. The tour of the early wealthy pioneers homes was $5 00 and well worth it for any history buff. All in all a great experience.
7 years ago (08-01-2018)
Great tour. Unexpected stop through town. Matt (I think that was his name) was so knowledgeable and kind.
7 years ago (30-06-2017)
Missed the hourly tour of the Bacca house but enjoyed the other areas of the grounds, museum and peeking thru the windows. Great memorial to a woman soldier in the garden.
8 years ago (16-06-2017)
Our tour guide, Bailey, was knowledgeable and fun.
7 years ago (17-10-2017)
Wonderful staff and lots of educational opportunities for kids.
7 years ago (28-06-2017)
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