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Museum voted one of the nation’s Best New Museums by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The Olympic Museum in Colorado Springs has been voted as one of the the country’s Best New Museums in 2021 by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

Lee Evans, 1968 Olympic gold medalist and civil rights activist, passes away at age 74

The champion sprinter took gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay at the Mexico City 1968 Olympic Games.

Chuck Darling, 1956 Olympic champion, passes away at age 91

The University of Iowa Hawkeye was a member of the Melbourne 1956 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum nominated for nation’s Best New Museum

The Museum continues to receive national acclaim.

Olympic hockey gold medalist Mark Pavelich passes away

He assisted on the game-winning goal in the Miracle on Ice and went on to play six seasons in the NHL.

Olympic bobsledders Vonetta Flowers and Chris Coleman join Member Monday

One of the benefits of Museum membership is the opportunity to attend VIP events such as this.

Colorado Springs named one of world’s top emerging destinations

TripAdvisor honor adds to recent accolades for Olympic City USA.

Enjoy Valentine’s Day Specials at the Museum

Colorado Springs' best new attraction is a great place for a date.

Museum hosts Military Family Weekend

Service members and their dependents receive a complimentary drink ticket with an accompanying $10 food purchase at Flame Café from Feb. 5 to 7.

Museum has February deals for military families and Valentine’s Day

Special offers to visit the top new attraction in Colorado Springs in February.