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The knowledgeable staff (notably praised by visitors) provides exceptional personalized assistance—ask them for guidance on navigating exhibits related to your specific interests, whether mining, railroads, oil industry, or family history.
Visitor tip
Visit the General Store at the museum to purchase books by local authors and historical maps, which enhance your understanding of Florence's industrial and settlement history.
About Florence Pioneer Museum
Quaint exhibits of bygone days. Humble venue featuring artifacts & exhibits of Native American, coal mining & pioneer history.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Location
- Florence, Colorado
- Hours
- Tue-Fri 1-4pm, Wed-Thu 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm
- Membership
- Century Club $100+ donors
What visitors say
I recently completed several days at the museum researching the history of the oil industry in Florence. The depth of Florence's rich industrial history was everywhere on display and far exceeded what I had anticipated. The staff's…
The charm of this museum is matched only by the fascinating history of the relics on display, and the warmth of the staff working there. Gayle MacKinnon working the front desk was the sweetest woman in the world, she immediately showed…
Free but will take donations if you wish. Very nice host.
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Did You Know?
- The museum operates a specialized Research Center with materials organized by surname, business name, and address, enabling visitors to conduct detailed family history and industrial history research with curated maps, photographs, and newspaper articles
- The museum focuses on Florence's oil and coal mining industrial history, with visitors reporting the depth and breadth of industrial history displays exceeded their expectations
- The museum offers free community events including 'Once a Month Coffee' on the 2nd Thursday at 9:00am and 'Tavern Talks' events, with guided walking tours available through historic downtown Florence by appointment
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