Free Family Exploration Dayat Penrose Heritage Museum

Join us for a day of immersive fun at Penrose Heritage Museum! Discover rare historic race cars and carriages, and explore unique Penrose family artifacts and regional history, including a new exhibit celebrating the early days of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Participate in a philanthropy activity by voting for one of four local organizations to receive a share of a $10,000 El Pomar Foundation contribution: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, or Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. To celebrate the centennial of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, founded by Spencer Penrose in 1926, Family Exploration Day will feature a fun zoo-themed twist. Guests can enjoy special activities such as animal-themed BINGO and a station where you can create your own paper “giraffe crown.” Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s ZooMobile program will also be on-site with special animal visitors. Plus, enjoy these family-friendly and hands-on activities: A scavenger hunt Build-Your-Own Lego car race Animal-themed face painting Raffles to win tickets to top Colorado Springs attractions, including Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, The Broadmoor Manitou Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and more! Learn More Here 👇 Family Exploration Day