Museum Tour

Take a deep dive into Northern Colorado’s rich past with our curated tour of the museums across the Cache la Poudre River National Heritage Area.  From hands-on science and vibrant cultures to agricultural roots and evolving communities, these institutions bring history to life.

What to Expect

• Interactive and family-friendly exhibits
• Historic architecture and preserved artifacts
• Stories of agriculture, railroads, immigration, and water innovation
• A mix of indoor and outdoor experiences across Fort Collins, Windsor, and Greeley

Admission: Check each location’s website for current hours and ticket information.

Travel Tip: Group sites by city for best route.

• Fort Collins (Museum of Discovery, Global Village, Water Works, Avery House, etc.)
• Windsor (History Museum, Art & Heritage Center)
• Greeley (History Museum, Centennial Village, Model Railroad Museum)

Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

A dynamic blend of history, science, and culture. Explore everything from natural history to hands-on maker spaces that spark creativity for all ages.

Location: 408 Mason Ct, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | Website: https://fcmod.org

Global Village Museum

Travel the world without leaving Fort Collins. Rich, changing exhibits from around the globe invite you to expand your perspective and see how our region connects to far-off places.

Location: 200 W Mountain Ave. Ste. C | Website: https://globalvillagemuseum.org/

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park

Step into a working farm environment where children can interact with animals and learn about agricultural traditions that built the region. Come face to face with living agricultural heritage: animals, old farm equipment, and interactive activities let you experience rural Colorado.

Location: 600 N Sherwood St, Fort Collins, CO 80521

Museo de las Tres Colonias

Housed in a historic adobe home, this museum honors Hispanic sugar beet workers and the rich traditions of the Tres Colonias neighborhood.

Location: 425 10^th Street, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | Admission: Free

Water Works Pump House

Tour the nineteenth-century Gothic-style water pump house that brought clean water to Fort Collins and helped fuel the city’s growth. Explore how water was pumped from the Cache la Poudre River to sustain life in the region.

Location: 2005 N. Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | Admission: Free | Website: https://poudrelandmarks.org/water-works-pump-house

Avery House

Visit the 1879 home of Avery Franklin, an early city engineer and key figure in the development of irrigation and water projects in what became the City of Fort Collins.

Location: 328 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 | Website: https://poudrelandmarks.org/avery-house-tours

Museum of Art Fort Collins

Regional and contemporary art exhibitions in a restored historic post office. Discover bold visual storytelling through art.

Location: 201 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80524 | Website: https://moafc.org

Windsor History Museum

Explore historic buildings from around Windsor that were built between 1882 and the 1920s. Each building helps tell the story of Windsor’s beginning with the completion of Greeley, Salt Lake and Pacific Railroad through the sugar beet boom of the early 20^th century.

Location: 100 N 5^th Street Windsor, CO 80550 | Website: https://www.recreationliveshere.com/188/Windsor-History-Museum

Art & Heritage Center

Blending history with visual art, this gallery space features rotating exhibits that explore Windsor’s heritage.

Location: 116 5^th Street Windsor, CO 80550 | Website: https://www.recreationliveshere.com/183/Art-Heritage-Center

Colorado Model Railroad Museum

One of the largest model train layouts in the country, with intricate scenery, detailed trains, and educational displays about rail history. The museum is 5,500 sq. feet with hundreds of railroad sceneries, more than 500 scale locomotives, 80 scale miles of train track, thousands and other handmade artifacts including around 28,000 handmade trees.

Location: 680 10^th Street, Greeley, CO | Website: https://www.cmrm.org

Greeley History Museum

Learn about the founding of Greeley, water development, and early settler life through interactive exhibits, archives, and storytelling.

Location: 714 8^th Street Greeley, CO 80631 | Website: https://greeleymuseums.com

Centennial Village Museum

Experience living history across eight acres with over 35 historic buildings, costumes interpreters, and live demonstrations.

Location: 1475 A Street Greeley, CO 80631 | Website: https://greeleyco.gov/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/museums/visit/centennial-village-museum

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