Greeley History Museum
Step into the story of Greeley and Weld County at the Greeley History Museum—where local legends, bold pioneers, and unforgettable moments come to life.
Location
714 8th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Hours
Wednesday, Group Visits by Appointment
Thursday-Saturday, 10am–4pm
Sunday-Tuesday, Closed
Closed on major holidays
*Hours for special events and programs may vary. Check out our calendar for special event information.
Admission
$8 Adult
$6 Seniors (60+)
$5 Youth (3-17)
$25 Family Rate (max. 2 adults and 4 youth)
$3 SNAP & EBT Card Holders
Members receive free admission. Join today!
Current Exhibits
April 24,2025 - December 11, 2025.
13 Minute Warning: Weld County in the Atomic Age
At any moment, the siren could sound, whether you’re at work, at school, or even fast asleep. And when it does, you could have as little as 13 minutes before a nuclear missile strikes. Are you prepared?
Visit the Greeley History Museum’s newest exhibit, “13 Minute Warning: Weld County in the Atomic Age,” to learn the Cold War story behind our local Atlas Missile Sites and how local residents lived their daily lives prepared for disaster.
November 16, 2023 - August 9, 2025
Seven Symphonic Portraits: A Weld County Reflection
Composer Dylan Fixmer spent many long hours discovering the rich stories that make up Greeley and Weld County’s past and present. As he explored, music began to form in his mind. The resulting music he composed paints portraits of the people who have called Greeley and Weld County home. Broken into seven movements, the piece explores the hopes, dreams, struggles, and shortcomings that bind us all together in our search for utopia.
Fixmer also worked with the Greeley Museums staff to create a companion exhibit, which explores each of the seven themes through images and objects held in the Museums’ collections.
Viewfinder: Through the Lens of Time
At their most basic, the machines we call cameras all do the same thing. They capture light. In 1839, Louis-Jacques Mande Daguerre figured out how to transfer that light onto copper, allowing us to record and preserve images for the future. These amazing mechanisms go back nearly 200 years – and have continued to evolve ever since. Journey behind the lens and discover how cameras developed into the digital tools of today. Exhibit ongoing.
Reporting from Greeley
Dedicated to the history of printing, this exhibit includes historic photos, stereotype mats, and turn-of-the-century printing equipment including an 1899 Chandler and Price treadle press. The building that houses the Greeley History Museum was originally built in 1929 for the Greeley Tribune. Exhibit ongoing.
Utopia: Adaptation on the Plains
Visitors can explore the history of Greeley, including the formation of the Union Colony, the area’s agricultural heritage, water usage, and growth over time. Learn the stories of some of Northern Colorado’s most famous residents like “Rattlesnake” Kate Slaughterback, Nathan Cook Meeker and more! Exhibit ongoing.
Book a Group Visit or Facility Rental
The Museum team is ready and excited to connect with groups for visits and facility rentals. Find details below about available venues and reach out to schedule a tour or reserve a space.
Hazel E. Johnson Research Center
Searching for information on the history of Greeley, Weld County and northeastern Colorado? The Hazel E. Johnson Research Center, located in the Greeley History Museum’s lower level, is a top regional destination for researchers and genealogists alike.
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