Photo Credit: Kimson Doan
Though some of us will be recuperating from the holidays next week, you might be looking for a fun activity to get out of the house. The History Colorado Museum has a fantastic exhibit that ends 12/31/18 that is a great way to connect to the past in our state. Zoom In: The Centennial State in 100 Objects is modeled after a popular exhibit at the British Museum (and a podcast) that tells the story of a place in a unique way. Each object represents a significant moment in Colorado history, ranging from the Paleo-Indians who lived in the area to the space age. The museum describes it best:
“You could never distill Colorado’s rich history into only 100 objects. But the ones we’ve selected, both ordinary and extraordinary, combine into a telling mosaic of the past—and, just maybe, a glimpse into our future.”
As a Colorado native, I am embarrassed to say that I had not been to the History Colorado Museum until adulthood, but the varied exhibits and amount of interactive activities ensures that I will be back. Want to learn mining history while traveling through a simulated mine? Check. Want to try your hand at virtual ski jumping? Check (and I may have even stood in line for this one many times to perfect my faux-skiing technique…). See the link below for more information about hours and programs at the museum to plan your visit!
https://www.historycolorado.org/history-colorado-center
If you want to check out the Podcast, it was produced by the British Museum and can be found here.