Visit the
Snowsports 

Museum

Open Daily 10 am-6 pm.
Free for all visitors, the Colorado Snowsports Museum tells the rich story of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado.

Located on the 3rd level of the Vail Village Parking Structure adjacent to Vail Village Covered Bridge. The Museum does not charge admission but as a non-profit, a donation of $10 is appreciated. The Vail Village Parking Structure is free after 3 PM.

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Museum & Hall of Fame

Colorado Snowsports
Museum

Find us in Vail.
We’re located in the heart of Vail Village, just outside the parking structure and across from the famous covered bridge that leads to shopping, dining, and the lifts.

231 S. Frontage Road East
Vail, Colorado 81657

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Archive

Research and Artifact
Collection Facility

By appointment only.
For more details please contact our Curator via the information below.

13401 W. 43rd Avenue, Suite 9
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80403

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Museum Rental

The Colorado Snowsports Museum is an ideal location to host a party for up to 200 guests. 

Its backdrop of Colorado snow sports history and heritage sets the right atmosphere for a reception in the heart of Vail Village. The 10th Mountain heroes, ski evolution timeline, and Olympic champions make good company for a memorable event! The Museum’s 3,200 square feet of floor space, which includes exhibit areas and open space, easily accommodates cocktail parties and celebrations. The Museum’s liquor license covers liquor use for private events. The fee for a four-hour private reception, available outside of regular 10 am to 6 pm operating hours, starts at $1,500. Please contact us for additional information;

970-476-1876, museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
or click HERE for more details.

Historic Vail Village Walking Tour

Tuesdays and Thursdays
11am – 12 noon
$10

The rich and often colorful history of Vail Village comes alive as the Museum resumes its popular walking tour of Vail Village – running Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginning at the Museum, the one-hour tours get underway at 11 am and are priced at $10 per person.

To reserve your spot, please call
(970) 476-1876

School Field Trips and Private Tours


Our staff offers guided tours and presentations for schools and students. It is our goal to share the rich history of winter sports here in Colorado. Each tour is designed to help students understand the birth and explosion of Colorado’s snow sports.

We are also proud to offer the public private tours.

To book a guided tour or presentation, please call
(970) 476-1876

What Are People Saying About the Museum?

“An intimate venue with eye-opening exhibits about skiing’s past and future.” – Lonely Planet

 

“As far as I’m concerned, Colorado has by far the most fascinating ski history of any state in America. It deserves a museum worth of that legacy, and I’m thankful it has one: the Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail.” – John Meyer, The Denver Post

 

“A must-see for powder hounds and history buffs.” – US News & World Report

 

“For an overview of the region’s skiing and snowboarding history, check out the Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail Village, which offers free admission daily.” – Travel + Leisure



“From the 10th Mountain Division’s WWII history to the more recent Hall of Fame inductees, [the Colorado Snowsports Museum] tells a fascinating story of the birth, rise, and explosion of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado.” – Atlas



“This fascinating little museum is an unexpected treat that’s worth a visit for the gift shop alone, which is filled with eclectic items celebrating skiing and snowboarding.” – USA Today