Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Group
rates are available
with advance reservations.
Call 720-865-2160
for more information.
The
Buffalo Bill Museum
is pleased to honor
the following discounts
for
Denver County Children
and all Active US
Military:
MY Denver
Card: One
free admission per
card-holder plus one accompanying adult.Visit MYDenverCard
Denver youth, ages 5 - 18, and all DPS students, can access recreation centers, pools and cultural facilities (restrictions apply) at no cost with a MY Denver Card. Get yours today!
5x5:Free admission for the enrolled child accompanied by at least one adult and up to five additional family members (max: seven people including the cardholder). Visit Five by Five
Blue Star: Free Admission for
active military
and up to 3 family
members, Memorial
Day thru Labor day
only.
GPS N
39° 43.954 W
105° 14.316
13S E 479553 N 4398102
From
Denver:
Take I-70 W. to
exit 256. Turn right
at the top of the
ramp, and then an
immediate left.
Follow this to Lookout
Mountain Road. Turn
right and travel
approximately 4
miles. The Museum
will be on your
left following an
open park and picnic
area.
From
Golden:
Take 19th Street
west, toward the
mountains. This
will turn into the
Lariat Loop Historic
Byway. Follow this
to the top of the
mountain. The Museum
is the first possible
right driveway at
the top of the hill.
From
Boulder:
Go south on Hwy
93 to Golden. At
the intersection
of 93/Hwy 6/Hwy58,
go straight onto
E. Hwy 6. The next
stoplight is 19th
Street. Turn west,
toward the mountains.
This will turn into
the Lariat Loop
Historic Byway.
Follow this to the
top of the mountain.
The Museum is the
first possible right
driveway at the
top of the hill.
From the
West:
Take I-70 E. to
the Genessee exit
(#254). Turn left
at the top of the
ramp and cross over
the highway. Turn
right onto US 40
(first right after
the highway offramp)
and follow this
to Lookout Mountain
Road. Turn left
and travel approximately
4 miles. The Museum
will be on your
left following an
open park and picnic
area.
Public
Transportation /
Tour Companies
At this time there
is no public transportation
to the Museum site.
It is less expensive
to rent a car than
to take a taxi.
Those not interested
in renting a vehicle
may consider one
of the following
tour companies.
Both contain a standard
tour package that
includes the Museum
as one of their
stops.
Observation
Deck
The Museum Observation
Deck offers
unparalleled
views of the
Rocky Mountain
Front Range
and the Great
Plains. This
area is open
to the public
free of charge
and maintains
the same hours
as the Gift
Shop. There
is no admittance
to this area
after sunset.
Gift
Shop
The Pahaska
Tepee was built
as the original
Museum in 1921
and remains
today as the
Museum
gift shop and
café.
This extensive
and entertaining
shopping experience
has been a regional
tourist destination
for many decades.
Food
Services The
Pahaska Tepee
Café,
in our gift
shop, offers
full grill service
featuring buffalo
entrees, burgers,
ice cream and
plenty of homemade
fudge.
Picnic
The Museum offers
several picnic
areas that are
available year-round.
Grilling is
not permitted
on Museum grounds;
however there
are tables with
grills at Lookout
Mountain Park,
located at the
base of the
Museum entrance.
Hiking
A one-mile mountain
trail connects
the Buffalo
Bill Museum
to the Lookout
Mountain Nature
Center. The
Nature Center
provides maps
to other regional
trails. Hikers
are reminded
to wear appropriate
shoes, carry
water, be aware
of wildlife,
and to keep
pets on a leash.
Parking
The Museum offers
free parking,
accommodating
cars, campers,
trailers and
buses.
FAQs:
Frequently Asked Questions Q:
Is photography allowed?
A: Photography is
encouraged! In addition
to the panoramic mountain
views, the Museum
allows photographs
in the exhibit area,
providing several
photo-opportunities
through the site.
Q:
How much time should
I allow?
A: Although visitors
tour at their own
pace, the average
visit for the Museum
exhibits is 40 minutes.
Allow another 10
– 15 minutes
to visit the grave
and enjoy the views,
and still another
15 – 30 minutes
to explore the gift
shop. The café
cooks all food to
order, so those
anticipating a lunch
or snack stop need
to allow a minimum
of 30 minutes.
Q:
Is the Museum wheelchair
accessible?
A: The Museum and
Gift Shop comply
with ADA specifications.
The entire site
is wheelchair accessible
and the Museum building
provides handicap-accessible
restrooms. The Museum
also offers closed-captioned
videos.
Q:
Are pets allowed?
A: Pets on leash
are allowed on the
museum grounds and
picnic area. The
buildings themselves,
including the Museum,
gift shop and café,
allow only certified
service animals.
Q:
What is the altitude?
A: Set on a mountain
top at 7375 ft.,
the altitude can
affect some visitors.
Make sure you drink
plenty of water
to counteract some
of the effects.
Q:
Do you have facilities
for weddings or
corporate retreats?
A: At this time
the Museum cannot
accommodate private
functions.
Q: Can we reserve
picnic tables?
A: All picnic areas
at the Museum and
in Lookout Mountain
Park are available
on a first-come
first-served basis.
