Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM
Due to COVID-19, masks are still required in the museum and at all events and tours.
Hours & Admission
800 Oak St. Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
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Local Steamboat Activities & Current Events
Downtown Historical Walking Tour
Thursdays May 5 - September 8, 2022
Time: 9:00am -10:30am
Location: Starts at the Tread of Pioneers Museum ( 800 Oak St.)
Cost: Free
Starts at the Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St. This easy walking tour highlights the historic buildings and development of downtown Steamboat Springs and unveils the stories of the town's founding ...
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Behind the Scenes Tours of Collections
Friday 6/3/2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thursday 6/30/2022 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Tuesday 7/12/2022 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday 7/28/2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Friday 8/5/2022 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Tuesday 8/23/2022 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St., Steamboat Springs, CO Cost: Free
Go behind-the-scenes with our Curator to see the thousands of artifacts being preserved in our on-site collections care facility (1/2 hr. tour).
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Olympic Heritage Tour
Tuesdays June 7 - Sept 6, 2022
Time: 9am - 10am
Location: Meet at Howelsen Hill Lodge
(845 Howelsen Hill Parkway)
Cost: Free, but donations appreciated.
Join local Olympian Ben Berend for an exploration of Steamboat's unmatched Olympic heritage, and his personal athletic journey to Olympic excellence. Learn about the history of Carl Howelsen, ski jumping, Howelsen Hill, the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
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Mad Creek Geology and History Hike
Thursday 6/9/2022 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 7/7/2022 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 9/1/2022 8:45 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mad Creek Trail Head parking lot
Meeting Time: 8:45 am (wrapping up by 1 pm)
Cost: $25.00
Join the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Yampatika for the Mad Creek Geology and History Hike. It is a moderately strenuous hike a little over 3 miles round trip.
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Pioneer Days at the Historic Mesa Schoolhouse
Thursday 6/16/2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wednesday 7/27/2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday 8/16/2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Mesa Schoolhouse: 33985 Hwy 40, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
Cost: Free
Event Duration: 2 Hours
Set in the historic Mesa Schoolhouse, kids experience life as a pioneer through various activities such as candle dipping, pioneer games, leather crafts, soap making, and more. Kids also learn about teacher and student life in a turn-of-the-century one-room schoolhouse.
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Mineral Springs Walking Tour
Wednesdays June 22 - August 31, 2022
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Art Depot (1001 13th St.)
Cost: Free
Starts at the Art Depot at 1001 13th St. Find out about the curative properties of the springs and why Steamboat was slated ...
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Lulie Crawford's Wildflowers and Watercolors
Wednesday 6/22/2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday 7/22/2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thursday 8/11/2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Yampa River Botanic Park (1000 Pamela Ln.)
Cost: Free
As a tribute to local pioneer artist Lulie Crawford, the Tread of Pioneers Museum shares the story of Lulie and her pioneering family, followed by watercolor instruction with a professional artist. Then program participants paint their own wildflower watercolor masterpieces, just like Lulie!
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Tour the Historic Mesa Schoolhouse
Friday 6/24/2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 7/15/2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monday 8/8/2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Mesa Schoolhouse
(33985 Hwy 40, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487)
Cost: Free
Step back in time and tour this historic gem while learning about student and teacher life in Routt County’s rural one-room schools. Pioneer kids activities and games included.
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Brown Bag Summer Storytelling Series
Fridays July 1 - August 26, 2022
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Each one-hour program features a lecture topic that reveals the unique history of our area presented by the locals who lived it.
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Local Steamboat Activities & Current Events
The Tread of Pioneers Museum offers something for everyone. Experience the rich heritage of Steamboat Springs through our ever- changing exhibits, tours, special events, and more. Become a member to receive program and event invitations and support our efforts to preserve and share the heritage of the Yampa Valley.Guided Tours & Events
The museum offers three guided tours in the summer that take place throughout the Steamboat Springs community- Downtown Historical, Olympic Heritage and Mineral Springs (with Yampatika) Tours. Visit local historic landmarks and learn more about the fascinating heritage that makes Steamboat Springs a one-of- a-kind destination.Storytelling Series
Join us for our current Brown Bag Summer Storytelling Series. Find more details about these tours and seasonal programs.Kids and Family Activities
Kids and Family Activities The Tread of Pioneers Museum presents dozens of annual programs and events enjoyed by children of all ages and their families.
School Tours and Programs
School tours and special programs are a large part of the activities at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. Museum staff tailor our school tours to the state required curriculum. We also offer children's programs and events throughout the year.
School tours and special programs are a large part of the activities at the Tread of Pioneers Museum. Museum staff tailor our school tours to the state required curriculum. We also offer children's programs and events throughout the year.
Phone: 970-879-2214
Fax: 970-879-6109
Email: cbannister@treadofpioneers.org
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The Covid-19 virus is a serious risk. Those visiting the Tread of Pioneers Museum voluntarily assume that risk and expressly waive any and all claims against the Tread of Pioneers Museum in any way related to any illnesses possibly contracted at this venue or any of our events.
Tribal Lands Acknowledgement
The Board and Staff of the Tread of Pioneers Museum respectfully acknowledge the Ute people, the original inhabitants of Northwest Colorado, and other Indigenous Nations of this area where we now reside. We recognize that the establishment of this region impacted the lifeways of Native peoples and their communities. In accepting this, we are called to utilize this educational institution to teach stewardship of the land and continuing commitment to the inclusion and respect of these Nations and their traditional values for their homelands.
