The Tread of Pioneers Museum features a 1908 Queen Anne-style Victorian home with turn-of-the-century furnishings. On display are various ranching, mining and pioneer life artifacts from Routt County, a comprehensive History of Skiing exhibit, as well as a Native American display. Our Western room, home of an extensive firearms collection, traces ranching life, the rodeo, and the story of an infamous outlaw, Harry Tracy. Special museum features are a local history research library, gift store and an historic photograph collection. Location: Corner of 8th and Oak in downtown Steamboat Springs. Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens over 62 years, $1 for children under 12; Routt County residents are free with I.D. Call the museum at 970-879-2214 for further information or special arrangements. Email: topmuseum@springsips.comMuseum Staff:Candice Lombardo - Executive Director; topmuseum@springsips.comKatie Peck - Curator; curator@springsips.comKaty Taylor - Museum Assistant (volunteers and museum store); storemgr@springsips.comMailing address: P.O. Box 772372 Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 The Museum is a 501(c)(3) and an affiliate member of the Steamboat Springs Arts Council. The Museum is also a member of the American Association of Museums, Mountain Plains Museum Association, Colorado and Wyoming Association of Museums, the American Assoication of State and Local History, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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