COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum will transition to fall/winter pricing and modified hours of operation after Labor Day. During this period, regular admission fees will be reduced, and the museum will be open for general and group visitation Thursdays through Mondays. Groups may also pre-arrange visits on Tuesday and Wednesdays.
“By adopting this seasonal approach, we’re providing local residents in Olympic City USA with a more affordable option to explore the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum,” stated Marisa Wigglesworth, CEO of the USOPM. “Of course, we remain eager to welcome our out-of-town visitors to our incredible city as well.”
The museum will be closed on Tuesday, Sept. 5, and Wednesday, Sept. 6, marking the start of the fall season on Thursday, Sept. 7. The USOPM will also make a year-round shift of its Saturday hours of operation to 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. A breakdown of pricing and hours are as follows:
The Museum seasonal pricing will be:
- $19.95: adult
- $11.95: child
- $15.95: military, senior, first responder
The Museum fall/winter hours will be:
- Monday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // general admissions
- Tuesday: closed for general admission; scheduled group visits only
- Wednesday: closed for general admission; scheduled group visits only
- Thursday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // general admissions
- Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // general admissions
- Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // general admissions
- Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. // general admissions
Group rates are set at $14.95 per adult and $9.95 per child. Group tours are available seven days a week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, based on groups larger than 12. For further details, please contact groupsales@usopm.org.
The USOPM continues to provide Colorado residents with an exclusive opportunity to enjoy one of the country’s premier attractions at a significant discount. From now until the end of September, every Saturday starting at 3 p.m., Colorado residents can purchase admission tickets for $5 each with valid Colorado ID. Tickets can be purchased in person or online. Out-of-state guests accompanied by a Colorado resident can access the museum for $10 per ticket.
Visit usopm.org to take part.
CONTACT: Tommy Schield // tschield@usopm.org // 217.840.9607
About the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum offers an immersive and universally accessible look into the journey of Team USA’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Through interactive exhibits, innovative displays and a comprehensive artifact collection, the Museum instills the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect, as well as the Paralympic values of determination, equality, inspiration and courage in every visitor.
It honors yesterday’s legends with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame while inspiring tomorrow’s legends through entertaining activities and events. The USOPM is more than a museum but a life-changing experience that will continue to educate and inspire the public to take part for generations to come.
