Founded in Vail in 1976 as the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum, this free tourist attraction shows off the state’s exciting ski industry. Now known as the Colorado Snowsports Museum, it’s also the Colorado Ski Hall Of Fame, with narrative displays, artifacts and films. There’s a related gift shop on-site to peruse.
Galleries
- Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division
- Vail Dream Realized
- Spirit of America’s Champions
- Colorado Skiing Timeline
- Colorado Snowboard Archive
- Colorado Ski & Snowboard Hall Of Fame
- Bindings
- National Ski Patrol
- Howard Head Theater
Getting There
The museum is located in the Lionhead Parking Garage on the 3rd level. Parking is free for the first 2 hours and between 3pm and 3am. Parking is always free from spring through fall.
While in Vail this winter, be sure to carve some turns at Vail Ski Resort.
Details
Address: 231 S Frontage Rd, Vail, CO
Phone: 970-476-1876
Season: Year round
Admission: Free
Website: snowsportsmuseum.org