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Things to do in April at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum

Rain or shine, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do this April at Colorado Springs’ top new attraction

Looking for things to do in Colorado Springs during April? We all know spring in the Springs can have unpredictable weather. From sunny days to cloudy days to rain and possibly even snow, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is your top choice for indoor activities in Colorado Springs.

During April at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, we’ve got even more great special offers and promotions that are sure to make all your days shine bright. From discounts to celebrate Youth Soccer Weekend and Educator Weekend to special programming for The Masters Weekend, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do this April at Colorado Springs’ top new attraction! Be sure to check out our discounts and deals page for additional events and specials in the upcoming months.

The Masters Weekend

Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11, the Museum celebrates The Masters golf tournament with special programming. Museum guests can participate in a “Shoot your shot” putting contest for the chance to win special prizes. Flame Café will have a Taste of the Masters special menu, with items in conjunction with the event.

100 Days to Tokyo

In celebration of 100 Days until the Tokyo Games begin, the Museum will be offering 20 percent off all tickets on Wednesday, April 14. (No promo code is required, as the discount will be automatically applied.) Come and learn about the history of the Games and the greatest Team USA athletes. Get excited for the next chapter to be written this summer in Tokyo.

Youth Soccer Weekend

On Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, the Museum is offering free entry to all kids wearing their youth soccer jersey. Test your speed by racing against America’s greatest athletes on the interactive track or bring questions to the Ask an Athlete exhibit. And make sure to keep an eye out for our neighbors, the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC, who will be activating throughout the weekend!

Educator Weekend and Haiku Contest

We welcome our classroom champions to visit the Museum for Educators Weekend on Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25. On both days, educators receive free admission by presenting their teacher ID. Reserve your tickets here! Also happening this weekend is the Museum’s Haiku Contest. Children who bring their own haiku to the Museum also receive complimentary admission. To learn more, email [email protected]

Save with the Museum's ticket package for two

The Museum continues to offer a special via Groupon: two admissions plus two pizzas and two beverages at Flame Café for just $59.

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO THE MUSEUM

The 60,000-square foot Museum, which recently was named by USA Today as the nation’s Best New Attraction in 2020, is considered one of the top places to visit in Colorado. Tickets can be purchased at https://tickets.usopm.org.

To maximize accessibility for all guests, the Museum features universal and inclusive design and includes accessible media, audio descriptions, wheelchair accessibility, tactility, open captioning and American Sign Language across all video content as well as other accessibility services.

The Museum has taken extensive measures to provide a safe and contactless environment so that guests can visit with confidenc

A look back at Lake Placid

40 years later, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Digital Museum looks back at key events and moments from Lake Placid 1980, where the U.S. Men's Ice Hockey Team pulled off the Miracle on Ice and speed skater Eric Heiden won an unprecedented five gold medals.

Bonnie St. John was the first Black American to medal in the Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games

From San Diego, she traveled across the country to enroll at a boarding school for budding ski racers, earned admission to Harvard and shined at the Innsbruck 1984 Paralympic Winter Games, where she became the first Black American -- male or female -- to medal in an Olympic or Paralympic Winter Games.

Andre Shelby was the first Black U.S. Paralympic archer, winning gold at Rio 2016

The first Black American archer to compete at the Paralympic Games, he was seeded 12th in the compound open tournament at Rio 2016 but captured the gold medal.

From the racetrack to the Winter Games: building a better bobsled

The Bo-Dyn Project constructed bobsleds that helped Team USA reach the top of the Olympic podium.

From the ice to the operating room

Starting with Rome 1960, he participated in five Paralympic Games and won 12 gold medals.

Inside the Museum: The Lab

This exciting gallery focuses on the role science and technology play in maximizing an athlete’s performance in training and competition.

A natural on skis, Kikkan Randall accomplished what no American had done before

She teamed with Jessie Diggins to win a dramatic gold medal in the sprint relay, the first U.S. cross-country skiers to win Olympic gold.

The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers a timeless experience by capturing the history of Team USA in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the hopes and dreams of future generations.

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200 S. Sierra Madre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
tel: 719-497-1234
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Olympic Marks are used under license from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee. 36 U.S.C. 220506 Digital Museum development supported in part by a grant from the Colorado Tourism Office.