Category: News

First Member Monday features Paralympian John Register

Heavy demand for the inaugural event in the series prompted the Museum to schedule an additional session to accommodate more members.

Guests enjoy throws and takedowns during Judo Demonstration Day

Olympian Ryan Reser and other judoka led an exhibition leading up to World Judo Day.

‘Bridge to the future’ connects Museum to park

The 250-foot span will take pedestrians from the Museum and Downtown Colorado Springs to America the Beautiful Park.

After impressive debut, Museum rated No. 2 by TripAdvisor

Less than two months after opening, the Museum already is considered one of the top things to do in the Pikes Peak Region.

From an idea to reality: How Dick Celeste championed the building of the Museum

The former Ohio governor saw the impact the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame had on Cleveland and hopes the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum will do the same for Colorado Springs

Museum teams up with the University of Georgia to produce content

Students in the university's Sports Media Certificate program wrote stories about athletes on the 1980 U.S. Olympic Team for the Digital Museum.

Longtime USOC executive Mike Moran passes away

Mike Moran led the U.S. Olympic Committee's communications strategy for 13 Olympic Games.

Paralympian Angela Madsen passes away during solo rowing attempt across Pacific Ocean

Three-time Paralympian Angela Madsen won the bronze medal in shotput at London 2012.

Olympus Within to greet Museum guests

Peter Schifrin, a member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic Fencing Team, created a 400-pound bronze sculpture that will be sit inside the Museum.

Museum unveils new logo

The Museum's new logo takes its colors from the Olympic rings and Paralympic agitos, its stripes from the American flag and the diamond silhouette from the Museum’s exterior