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Every September, the Smithsonian Institution partners with the numerous national museums to provide people with a day of free admission to the museums. This day provides people throughout the country with a fun and frugal way to explore a favorite museum or one that they have never stepped foot in before. There are six museum in the Colorado Springs area that visitors and locals alike can visit for free on Free Museum Day. These museums are the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Museum of Colorado Prisons, ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Victor Lowell Thomas Museum, and John May Natural History Museum.

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Free Museum Day The Penrose Heritage Museum The Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center History of Money Museum America the Beautiful Park Bear Creek Regional Park and Nature Center Cripple Creek Heritage Center Dr. Lester L Williams Fire Museum Starsmore Visitor and Nature Center Pioneers Museum Red Rock Canyon Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival Fountain Creek Nature Center Manitou Springs Heritage Center Old Colorado City Farmer’s Market Peterson Air & Space Museum Pikes Peak Birding & Nature Festival Self Guided Tours Air Force Academy Territory Days in Colorado Springs The Manitou Springs Incline Walking Tour Mineral Springs Ute Pass Trail Artwalks Old Colorado City

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