Pikes Peak Culture Pass
Pikes Peak Culture Pass lets you explore museums and attractions in the Pikes Peak region at no cost – all you need is a library card! By collaborating with local organizations, PPLD provides free admission passes for check out, similar to how you check out an eBook or other electronic resource. The Pikes Peak Culture Pass will increase opportunities for education and cultural learning, creating increased connection between books and hands-on experiences.
Please check with locations for closures or changes in operating hours.
Patrons may reserve up to two passes per location per year.
Culture Pass will only be available to reserve within 30 days of the date you plan to visit.
Locations Available Through Pikes Peak Culture Pass
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
The 132,286 square-foot facility hosts major international traveling and ever-changing exhibitions featuring works from the FAC’s significant permanent collection, bringing a wide variety of art experiences to Colorado Springs.
Center for Colorado Women's History
The Center for Colorado Women’s History is the first state museum focused on the past, present and future achievements of Colorado women. The Center for Colorado Women’s History focuses on scholarship, research, public programs, narrative, lectures, school tours and exhibits that expand the understanding and collective memory of the history of women in Colorado. The museum offers bold exhibits, personalized tours, and special events year-round.
Michael Garmen Museum & Gallery
This gallery features the works of sculptor Michael Garman, including many of his large-scale Cityscape Street Scenes. This includes Michael’s largest creation Magic Town, which is a 1/6th scale miniaturized urban neighborhood, complete with dozens of handcrafted buildings, alleyways, and sidewalk scenes. Many incorporate what Michael referred to as “Magical Elements”. These “Magical Elements” include scene changing rooms that transform before your very eyes, alleyways that appear to go on forever, holograms, as well as other visual and sound effects to transport you into the stories that are revealed in each window and around every corner.
The Money Museum
Through the discovery of money, America’s largest museum dedicated to numismatics brings culture to life. The museum explores art, history, science, and much more to promote the diverse nature of money and related items.
Pikes Peak – America's Mountain
The safe and scenic Pikes Peak Highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy 19 miles of mountain terrain, with frequent breathtaking views, four different Colorado life zones and unique animal sightings. From the summit’s various viewing areas, snap photos of Pikes Peak’s incredible scenery. Pikes Peak is one of Colorado’s majestic 14’ers and is one of few places so grand in scale that is also accessible first-hand by people of all ages and abilities.
Passes available October – April
The ProRodeo Hall of Fame and Museum of the American Cowboy.
This museum educates the public about rodeo, its history, and its impact on Western American culture. The Hall of Fame provides recognition to rodeo notables of the past and present, and serves as an inspiration for the future.
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site at Garden of the Gods Park
The ranch stewards a diverse outdoor living history museum by engaging, inspiring, and educating guests with the cultural and agricultural stories of the Pikes Peak Region from 1775—1907.
Passes are available June - mid-August only
Space Foundation Discovery Center
The Space Foundation is the region's first and only dedicated space, science, and technology center. It is an interactive, education-focused destination that advances science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) in the exciting context of space exploration, development and utilization.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The museum offers an immersive and universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays, and a comprehensive artifact collection, the 60,000-square-foot attraction instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration, and courage in every visitor.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center
Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, The United States Olympic and Paralympic committee serves as both the national Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee for the United States. The USOPC is focused on protecting, supporting, and empowering America's athletes, and is responsible for fielding U.S. teams for the Olympic, Paralympic, Youth Olympic, Pan American and Parapan American Games, and serving as the steward of the Olympic and Paralympic movements in the U.S. Get inspired as you take a guided tour through our country’s flagship training center, the very place Team USA athletes train!
Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center
Providing diverse artistic, educational, and culturally relevant experiences for southern Colorado and its surrounding areas, the Sangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center is a must-see attraction for individuals and families alike!
With six exhibit galleries, an award-winning children's museum, a school of dance, a variety of art, music, and theatre classes, a thoroughly equipped ceramic studio, and ample space for meetings, performances, and events - the Arts Center truly has something for everyone! The Sangre de Cristo Arts Center and Buell Children's Museum are both accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
Victor Lowell Thomas Museum
The Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, located in a building built in 1899, is home to two floors of artifacts, books, exhibits and photographs depicting life in the town of Victor, from its beginnings to the heyday of gold mining. In addition to memorabilia once owned by the journalist, author, and world traveler Lowell Thomas, the museum features an antique doll collection, rooms with furniture and household items from the turn of the last century, mining equipment from the late 1800s, and period equipment from a doctor's office. Weather allowing, visitors can pan for real gold and gems during the summer months. (Check the website for the schedule.) There is a gift shop on the premises.
Passes are available June - August only.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
Committed to educating the public about mining in Colorado and the American West, the museum features working machinery, a model mining drift, and gold panning stations in the 12,200 square foot exhibit hall, plus historic buildings and machinery that sit on a 27-acre site. Permanent and changing exhibits—some interactive—explore different aspects of the industry. The campus includes the Reynolds Ranch House (a Victorian-style farmhouse), a stamp mill (used for breaking ore in search of gold), a blacksmith shop, and many pieces of outdoor machinery. (Please visit the website for the hours of some specific exhibits.) There is a gift shop on the premises. Service animals are allowed, and there is handicap-accessible parking.
Pass benefits vary by destination. As stated above, the number of people that your Culture Pass will admit varies by location. Library cardholders are responsible for reviewing the institution’s rules, requirements, expectations, etc. prior to reserving a pass. PPLD is not responsible for any content of their exhibitions. Need help booking or cancelling passes? Call (719) 531-6333 and select your preferred Library location.
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP--food stamp--benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 850 participating museums throughout the United States simply by presenting their SNAP EBT card.
Other FREE museums and cultural attractions in the area
- 4th Infantry Division Museum
- Cheyenne Mountain Heritage Center
- Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
- Cottonwood Center for the Arts
- Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum
- Every Kid Outdoors: Free Access to Federal Lands and Waters for 4th Graders
- The Florissant Schoolhouse Museum
- Fountain Valley Historical Society and Museum
- Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center
- Kreuser Gallery
- Lucretia Vaile Museum
- Manitou Springs Heritage Center
- Old Colorado City Historical Society & History Center
- Penrose Heritage Museum
- Peterson Air and Space Museum
- Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum
- Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
- Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts
- U.S. Air Force Academy's Planetarium
- UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art
- Ute Pass Historical Society