Hidden gems: Museums in Wheat Ridge

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Wheat Ridge. This list contains 24 places from Museum category.

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Hiwan Homestead Museum
Museum
👍👍 We happened to be driving by and noticed the wagons so decided to take a little hike to see the sites. Glad we did. Was an interesting and best of all it was free!
5.00 (20 reviews) (~25.37 km from centre)
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Jeffco Aeromodlers
Museum
5.00 (6 reviews) (~26.12 km from centre)
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Standley Lake Nature Center
Museum
5.00 (5 reviews) (~13.02 km from centre)
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Broomfield Veterans Museum
Museum
👍👍 This is a small museum with a ton of well organized information and artifacts from wars Colorado's citizens have been involved with. There is a team of caring and informed people behind these exhibits, and they often have guest speakers who share their stories and experiences. I especially liked th...
4.90 (47 reviews) (~17.48 km from centre)
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Walker Mansion Ruins
Ruin
👍👍 A quick walk from the parking lot. Scenery is incredible, just wish that other visitors were as courteous as the signs request. These are a historical monument, not a platform for influencer yoga.
4.80 (116 reviews) (~19.39 km from centre)
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Dikeou Collection
Museum
👍👍 Free to the public and like nothing you have ever seen. A contemporary art gallery with 16 foot pink bunnies and art that will leave you thinking "now what was that trying to convey." Even the wallpaper in the bathroom is art. We took a toddler to the gallery and she loved it. Some of the pieces are...
4.80 (50 reviews) (~7.62 km from centre)
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Colorado State Capitol
Museum
👍👍 I wish there were keeping the area more safe!!
4.80 (16 reviews) (~8.01 km from centre)
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Commerce City Historical Society
Museum
👍👍 What a nice suprize to find this very interesting place here! I suggested anyone interested in history especially local history to visit! 🌻
4.80 (9 reviews) (~14.74 km from centre)
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Dinosaur Ridge Trailhead
Museum
👍👍 I’m shocked that I came upon Dinosaur Ridge by accident, and am so glad I did! Amazing dinosaur tracksite (apparently #1 in the United States), with plenty of Dino tracks, informational signage, and geological history. Not to mention great views of the surrounding landscape. Trail is mainly on a pav...
4.70 (131 reviews) (~13.31 km from centre)
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American Mountaineering Center
Non-profit organization
👍 This review is more about the CMC group that often works out of this building... they're incredible. Very welcoming, knowledgeable + just fun to be around. Great organization to look into of you're looking for outdoor education + training.
4.70 (118 reviews) (~12.51 km from centre)
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Dinosaur Tracksite
Museum
👍 This place is surprisingly awesome. The walk is mostly on paved road and you can see a lot of interesting geological sites. There are mountain bike trails that look to be very technical. It's a nice way to spend a couple of hours.
4.70 (102 reviews) (~13.66 km from centre)
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Adams County Historical Society
Museum
😠 I’m thinking many of the high reviews here are from people that may not have been to many historical societies before and aren’t exactly looking at the big picture with how a historical society or museum are supposed to be managed. This is one of those that had a few old items donated decades ago bu...
4.70 (68 reviews) (~24.62 km from centre)
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Space Odyssey
Museum
👍👍 Amazing honestly the entire museum worth every penny. Not too crowded on Thursday. Definitely try for later in the PM To avoid large student groups, but we enjoyed so much got a membership. Do NOT miss the Maze of Mirrors! Teens and 8year old in our group.
4.70 (48 reviews) (~11.63 km from centre)
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Wheat Ridge Historic Park
Museum
👍👍 The hours of the museum are pretty limited (perhaps since covid), but the surrounding area has a handful of old historical buildings that are neat even to just check out from the outside. Not a whole lot going on there, but a nice quiet place to go, relax, and check out some history.
4.70 (36 reviews) (~4.48 km from centre)
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Park Hill Arts Festival
Museum
4.70 (23 reviews) (~12.66 km from centre)
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The Tunnel
Tourist attraction
👍 Beautiful tunnel in the middle of red rocks.
4.70 (15 reviews) (~15.43 km from centre)
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Center for Colorado Women's History
History museum
Grand Victorian home built by Rocky Mountain News founder in 1883 that housed famous local families.
4.60 (148 reviews) (~8.14 km from centre)
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Golden History Museum
Museum
Exhibits at this cultural center cover regional historic events, inventions, music & memorabilia.
4.60 (145 reviews) (~12.66 km from centre)
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Bear Creek Lake Park Meadowlark Cove
Park
👍👍 I dont know how I just discovered this place!!! Freaking awesome. My ONLY complaint is the price of parking. It is worth it. But it still stinks. I went there for a 7 ish mile run, wished I brought my bike too!!!
4.60 (51 reviews) (~15.13 km from centre)
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Broomfield Depot Museum
Museum
4.60 (32 reviews) (~18.3 km from centre)
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