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Broomfield Depot Museum
Visit the Depot Museum
2201 W. 10th Avenue, Broomfield, CO 80020 (map)
Open Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Depot Building History
Constructed by Colorado & Southern Railway (C&S) bridge and building crews in 1909, the Broomfield Depot jointly served the C&S and one of its subsidiaries, the Denver & Interurban Railroad. It’s hard to imagine Broomfield as a small town but in 1909 only 160 people resided in the hamlet. Concerned about the lack of housing for a station agent and hoping to attract a married man because they were considered steady and reliable, the railroad built the living-in depot with a family in mind. Guided tours explain the risks and benefits for the railroad employees and their families who lived onsite.
About Collections and Archives
The Broomfield Collection and Archive is stored at 6 Garden Center and houses objects, documents, and other items related to the history of Broomfield using museum standard techniques.
Volunteer at the Museum as a Tour Guide or as a History Collections Volunteer
Interact with the public through providing guided tours and public programming. Volunteers may also open and close the museum, clean exhibits, and share accurate historical information while greeting visitors and answering questions. Or volunteer in our history collection and archive accessioning objects and sorting the collection. Find out how to get involved here!
Friends of Broomfield History
The Friends of Broomfield History is a membership-based nonprofit organization that supports the Broomfield Depot Museum through advocacy, fund-raising, and increasing public awareness. Learn more at friendsofbroomfieldhistory.org.