Get ready for the ultimate celebration of America’s greatest athletes!
Every two years, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum unleashes an unforgettable celebration: the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Festival! Join Colorado Springs July 10-13 to honor the groundbreaking achievements and enduring legacies of America’s greatest athletes. It’s your chance to step into the heart of the Olympic and Paralympic spirit right here in the USA’s Olympic City.
This year’s Festival offers free Museum admission all day on Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13—a first for the celebration. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Olympic and Paralympic icons, hear their stories, participate in interactive experiences, and explore the heart of Olympic City USA.
The Museum is excited to debut its new exhibit, Beyond the Podium: Celebrating the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame, opening July 11. This exhibit spotlights iconic Team USA Hall of Famers and legendary teams, featuring never-before-exhibited artifacts and showcasing the legacies of inductees like Herb Brooks, Billie Jean King, Jesse Owens, and James Connolly. It will also include images and footage from the incoming 2025 Hall of Fame class and remain on display through April 30, 2026.
From ice to track, court to slopes, these athletes represent the incredible breadth of American athletic talent that guests will have multiple opportunities to meet during this four-day event.
“The Festival brings the Olympic and Paralympic spirit to life in Colorado Springs,” said Marisa Wigglesworth, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. “It’s a celebration of excellence, perseverance, and unity—and a chance for fans of all ages to connect with the athletes and values that continue to inspire greatness.”
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or first-time visitor, it’s a reminder that greatness isn’t just something you watch—it’s something you can be part of.
Locations include Fort Carson, Lulu’s Downtown, University Village, and Weidner Field. Start times vary from 7:30–8:30 p.m. Enjoy sports-themed movies under the stars in venues across town—bring your blanket, grab some popcorn, and relive iconic Team USA moments.
Varying times throughout the day depending on the athlete and location. Full schedule will be posted on the website. Team USA athletes will spread out across the city, visiting schools, community centers, and local organizations to share stories of resilience and inspire the next generation.
This lively evening outside the Museum features live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and one-of-a-kind opportunities to meet your Olympic and Paralympic heroes.
Go behind the scenes at the Training Center and explore where champions train. Then head to the Museum for a full day of athlete appearances, interactive exhibits, and Olympic-themed activities.
Wrap up the weekend with another chance to meet legendary athletes and explore the Museum’s world-class galleries—for free.
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Make the most of your trip to Olympic City USA with Visit Colorado Springs, explore its rich Olympic heritage, and fly conveniently from Colorado Springs Airport.
The 60,000-square-foot U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs is dedicated to America’s greatest athletes and their compelling stories, with the artifacts, media and technology behind the athletes who make the United States proud.
The Museum focuses on the core values of the Olympic and Paralympic movements: friendship, respect and excellence; determination, equality, inspiration and courage.
The Museum boasts 12 galleries and lots of great artifacts and interactive exhibits, making it one of the best museum attractions in Colorado Springs.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers parking in the adjacent Park Union District lot for $7.50 per-day. Metered parking is also available on Sierra Madre and Vermijo.
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