The city of Aurora was founded in 1891 and changed its name to Aurora in 1907.  The Aurora History Museum opened its doors in 1979 in a historic building with two small galleries and an office. In 1990, the museum moved to its present location and re-opened in 1991. The museum collects and exhibits artifacts and documents pertaining to the history of Aurora and Colorado.  They have 11 employees that support the various activities and exhibits.  

The museum receives funding from the city of Aurora, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, and the Aurora Museum Foundation. Programs are also supported by the Aurora Historical Society.

Mission Statement

The Aurora History Museum shall be a professionally operated and managed institution dedicated to the historical and cultural enrichment of the community by encouraging the exploration and appreciation of Aurora’s rich history. The museum will fulfill this mission by collecting, interpreting, preserving, exhibiting, and making available for study historically significant documents, artifacts, and art representative of Aurora, its environs, cultures, and people both past and present.

One popular series that the Museum has put on is about the Aurora craft beer scene.  Starting back in November 2018 the museum has put on brown bag lectures about recent craft beer expansions, beer archeaology, cider in Aurora, and lastly on April 6th(1pm-5pm) a Last Call event to celebrate the impressive craft beverage community in Aurora.  For pricing and details to this event please go to:

http://www.auroragov.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=3791822

Reminder that admission is always free at the Aurora History Museum.  Take your kids, grandkids, or family to the museum to learn more about the City of Aurora.

Thank you Sandy and Scott for your insight about the history of Aurora.