The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in downtown Colorado Springs explores the history of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movements through athlete stories, interactive exhibits and artifacts. Its timed-entry visits include a lobby orientation, and you can plan around seasonal hours, accessibility services and optional guided tours.
- Address: 200 S. Sierra Madre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
- What’s inside: A 60,000-square-foot museum focused on U.S. Olympic and Paralympic legacy.
- Admission: Advance online tickets are recommended, but walk-up and same-day admission may be available.
- Parking: A privately operated lot is directly across the street.
What the Museum Covers
The museum presents U.S. Olympic and Paralympic history through athlete stories, interactive exhibits, displays and artifacts. The building spans 60,000 square feet, with galleries designed to tell the stories of both movements.
Visits begin with a short orientation in the lobby. If you want a guided visit, full-day admission includes several tour options: the 90-minute Premium Tour is offered daily at 2:30 p.m.; the 60-minute Flagship Tour at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and the 45-minute Family Tour at 11:15 a.m.
The Athlete Training Gallery adds six hands-on demonstrations, including running speed, virtual archery, a Skeleton-track experience and a Goalball reflex test. Other activities focus on Sled Hockey decisions and visualizing ski-hill maneuvers.
Tickets and Timed Entry
The museum uses timed tickets, and advance online purchase is recommended but not required. Walk-up and same-day admission are available subject to availability; staff say they will try to accommodate guests who arrive a little before or after their scheduled entry.
The museum’s Tickets & Admission page notes schedules for Memorial Day to Labor Day and Labor Day to Memorial Day. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m. Check the official site before you go to confirm hours and admission details.
Opening hours
- Monday and Thursday to Sunday: 10 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday and Wednesday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Accessibility and Visitor Facilities
The galleries are wheelchair accessible, with gentle-grade ramps and a range of accessibility features. These include audio descriptions, open captions, American Sign Language, tactile keypads and low-sensory options for select exhibits and films upon request.
Complimentary manual wheelchairs are available at the front desk on a first-come, first-served basis. You leave photo ID while using one, and you can email the museum to reserve a wheelchair in advance. Transport chairs and accessible touchscreen styluses are also available on request. Complimentary weighted lap pads and sensory bags can be picked up at the front desk.
Strollers are allowed; the museum encourages you to check one with a team member at the lobby coat check. Certified service animals are welcome, but emotional support animals are not permitted on museum property.
Cameras are allowed except in the theater. Backpacks, food and drinks—including water bottles—are not permitted. Water stations are available throughout the museum, and you can leave and return the same day after checking with a museum team member.
Getting to the Downtown Museum
The museum is at 200 S. Sierra Madre Street in downtown Colorado Springs. WoodSpring Suites Colorado Springs North - Air Force Academy is about 19 minutes by car from the city centre; you can see the guest rooms at this two-star hotel when planning a city-centre outing.
A privately operated surface lot sits directly across the street. The museum gives parking prices of $7.50 per day until 4 p.m. and $15 after 4 p.m.; payment is by kiosk or through the Parkmobile app.
The museum FAQ also identifies metered street parking along S. Sierra Madre Street and Vermijo. Parking arrangements and prices can change, so confirm current details before setting out.
The City of Colorado Springs bus-routes page includes an Olympic and Paralympic Museum stop in its downtown shuttle information. The museum can also serve as the downtown stop on a one-day route through Colorado Springs from the north side.
If you are arriving by air, plan your transfer from Colorado Springs Airport to the hotel and check the city’s transit information for current route and schedule details before you travel.
Pairing the Visit with Nearby Stops
Flame Café has a dedicated entrance and can be visited without museum admission during its operating hours, making it a possible addition to a museum day. If you leave the galleries for a break, ask a museum team member about returning the same day.
FAQs
Where is the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum?
It is at 200 S. Sierra Madre Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, in downtown Colorado Springs.
Do you need to buy tickets in advance?
Advance online purchase is recommended but not required. Walk-up and same-day admission are subject to availability.
Can you bring a stroller?
Yes. Strollers are allowed, and the museum encourages guests to check them with a team member at the lobby coat check.
Can you visit Flame Café without a museum ticket?
Yes. Flame Café has a separate entrance and is open to people without museum admission during its operating hours.