COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. –The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum will celebrate its 5-Year Anniversary on Wednesday, July 30, with a day of special programming, $5 admission, and a lineup of Olympians, Paralympians, and family-friendly activities. Located in the heart of Olympic City USA, the Museum invites the community to experience one of the nation’s top sports attractions at a special rate.

Admission will be just $5 all day, and the Flagship Tour will be offered hourly at $15. Additional guided experiences include the Premium Tour ($20), Specialty Tour ($15), and Family Tour ($10). All tours include general admission.

In addition to the Museum’s exhibits, guests can enjoy special programming throughout the day, including athlete appearances, live demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

5-Year Anniversary Schedule: 

• Touch A Truck with the Colorado Springs Fire Department // 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.  
  • Kids will have the unique opportunity to explore a real fire engine and meet the firefighters who protect our community. 
• USA Boxing Demonstration and Meet & Greet // 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • Jennifer Lozano – Flyweight, Paris 2024 Olympian; Laredo’s first-ever Olympic boxer, earned her spot by winning silver at the 2023 Pan American Games 
  • Alyssa Mendoza – Featherweight, Paris 2024 Olympian; Idaho’s first-ever Olympic boxer, qualified through final Olympic trials 
  • Jajaira Gonzalez – Lightweight, Paris 2024 Olympian; earned her spot with bronze at the 2023 Pan American Games 
  • Morelle McCane – Welterweight, Paris 2024 Olympian; qualified after silver at the 2023 Pan American Games 
• Allysa Seely Meet & Greet // 12 – 1 p.m. 
  • Meet a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in paratriathlon (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020), inspiring athlete and advocate. 
• Samantha Schultz Laser Pistol Demo // 1 – 2 p.m. 
  • The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Pentathlete will showcase a laser pistol demonstration with guests. 
• Howie Sanborn Meet & Greet // 2 – 3 p.m. 
  • Meet U.S. Army veteran and elite Paralympic triathlete, with a powerful story of adaptability and motivation. 
• Tour with Michelle Dusserre Farrell // 12–1 p.m. & 2:30–4 p.m. 
  • Explore the Museum’s galleries guided by Michelle Dusserre Farrell, a gymnastics silver medalist from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. 

Since opening in 2020, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum has welcomed guests from around the world to explore the stories, challenges, and triumphs of Team USA athletes. Designed to be inclusive and immersive, the Museum continues to serve as a cultural anchor in Olympic City USA.  

That same commitment to inspiration and impact has earned the Museum national recognition: the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is currently nominated in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Attraction for Sports Fans. 

Voting is open through 9:59 a.m. MT on August 18, and supporters can vote daily at 10Best.com.

Advance tickets are available at usopm.org, with walk-in attendance welcomed throughout the day.

CONTACT: Annie Rosack // [email protected] // 719.497.1234 ext. 12368