The Museum is your top choice for fun things to do with the kids this summer in Colorado Springs
Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs in August? The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is the premier destination for all things Team USA. Learn about the history of the Games and celebrate the achievements of America’s greatest athletes.
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers a fun and educational experience for the whole family. See a full set of Olympic torches dating back to 1936, experience what it was like to walk alongside Team USA members in the Parade of Nations, and try your hand at one of six interactive sport demonstrations such as alpine skiing and archery.
Make plans now to visit the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum before the kids head back to school. See what’s coming up during August at the Museum below!
Starting Line Saturday – Engage with Athletes, Trivia, and Artifacts!
August 2 at 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Come enjoy Starting Line Saturday, a monthly event at the museum on the first Saturday of each month. Guests can participate in athlete meet-and-greets, artifact demonstrations, and museum trivia.
Artifact Demonstrations // 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Experience the history, triumphs, and inspiring stories behind some of the most iconic items from past Games.
Meet & Greet with Athlete Camden Pulkinen // 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Join us at the museum to meet Camden Pulkinen, a figure skater from the 2016 Winter Youth Olympics, who is setting his sights on qualifying for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. He is also a U.S. Championships bronze medalist and 2022 World Championships top-five finisher, balancing elite training with a recent degree from Columbia University.
Museum Trivia // All-day
Go through the museum and test your knowledge with museum trivia! Examine artifacts on display, interact with the guest experience team, and learn more about what makes Team USA so special.
Legacy Library: Melissa Stockwell
August 19 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for the exciting debut of Legacy Library: The USOPM’s Virtual Book Club—a free, quarterly program that brings readers together with Olympic and Paralympic athletes to explore their personal stories through literature.
For August’s book club, engage with Paralympic bronze medalist Melissa Stockwell as she discusses her inspiring story in The Power of Choice: My Journey from Wounded Warrior to World Champion.
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