Everything to know about visiting the museum.
Hours & Location
Friday & Saturday: 10am–2pm
Closed all other days
The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center is in the historic Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, just northeast of downtown.
Address:
3091 California St,
Denver, CO 80205
Phone:
(720) 242-7428
Ticket Prices
Self-Guided Tours:
- Adult - $17
- Senior - $15
- Military - $12
- Youth/Student - $12
- Child (5 years and younger) - Free
No reservations? Walk-ins are based on availability without guarantees.
Large groups are welcome with prior arrangements.
Guided private tours are available upon request.
Gift shop on site.
Parking
Free parking is available behind the museum, as well as on the surrounding streets.
Public Transit
The museum is easily accessible by RTD light rail or bus. Located across the street from the 30th and Downing Station, the museum is a convenient stop for visitors using public transportation. Public transit routes
Digital Museum Guide
- Bloomberg Connects App
- Expand your experience during your visitor with our digital guide featuring detailed object descriptions, audio, and video content.
- Extend your visitor with our rotating digital exhibitions on the Bloomberg Connects App.
Photo and Video Policy
Visitors are welcome to take photos, but please no video recordings. Please credit the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center in all online posts using images of the museum’s interior and exterior.
If you are interested in creating long-form content at our about the museum please contact us for our content creation policy bawmhc@gmail.com.
Accessibility
The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center is committed to making its exhibits as accessible as possible. The museum has ramp access to the first floor of the historic house; however, please note that the second floor is only accessible by stairs. We are currently working on creating a digital guide to better accommodate all visitors’ needs.
If you have specific accessibility questions or need assistance during your visit, please contact us in advance, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
