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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An Inspired Life: The John Metzger Story Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the August 13 program 'An Inspired Life: the John Metzger story' at Metzger Farm Open Space, has been postponed to 2023. We apologize for this change, but feel that it will serve the program and our community better to wait until 2023 for the program.  

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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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Historic Base Ball

Zang Spur Park
Saturday, Sept. 10
10:30 a.m. 

Well struck, sir! Vintage Base Ball comes back to the Broomfield Depot Museum on Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Blue Stockings of Denver play against the D & RG Reds of Colorado Springs in this Colorado Vintage Baseball League match. Kick back with America's pastime as you wind down your summer in beautiful Zang Spur Park. This year, the Friends of Broomfield History will also have historic craft demonstrations on hand.

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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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