Broomfield History & Museums

History comes alive in Broomfield through dynamic programs, projects and partnerships. Dedicated to telling authentic, diverse and inclusive stories through accessible programs, all residents and visitors can learn and contribute to understanding the past, engaging in the present and building the future.

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The Broomfield Depot Museum will be closed on July 2 so that our staff can spend Independence Day with their families. The Broomfield Depot Museum will be open again on Saturday, July 9, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

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The Broomfield Veterans Museum presents WWII Symposium

Broomfield Auditorium
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. 
Free, Walk-in

Stop by the Broomfield Auditorium to experience a symposium on the topic of the United States’ involvement in World War II. Featuring well-known speakers, historians, reenactors, and politicians.

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An Inspired Life: The John Metzger Story

Metzger Farm
Saturday, August 13, 10 a.m. 
Free, walk-ins

Take part in experiencing Colorado history! In this partnership program with performers from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, you will discover the fascinating story of Colorado’s Attorney General John Metzger and his battles against temperance, organized crime, and corrupt public officials in the 1950s and 60s.  

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Looking Back for a Vision Forward: Stories of Resilience

Broomfield Auditorium
Saturday, August 20, 3 p.m. 
Free, Walk-in

Creative Broomfield presents a dynamic discussion about race and justice in our community. Building off of the first Looking Back event in April 2021 about housing discrimination, panelists will share stories of Black resilience and share an actionable vision for the future of race and equity in Broomfield.

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City and County of Broomfield received a grant from Colorado Sustaining the Humanities 

The City and County of Broomfield was awarded $4,600 in grant funding to support museum and archival activities in 2022. Both grants were awarded from Colorado Sustaining the Humanities, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, with $2,600 awarded via the American Rescue Plan (COSHARP) grant and an additional $2,000 for participating in the COSHARP social media challenge.  Click here to read more.

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Broomfield Veteran's Museum, winners of the Honorary Josephine Miles Award 

Congratulations to the Broomfield Veteran's Museum. The Broomfield Veteran’s Museum is the winner of the 2020 Josephine Miles Honorary Award from History Colorado! For more information visit the History Colorado website. 


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