C U Heritage Center

The purpose of the CU Heritage Center is to collect, preserve, and interpret material culture and documentary resources illustrative of the history of the University of Colorado at Boulder.The CU Heritage Center is on the 3rd floor of Old Main.

Located in the oldest building on campus, this museum reflects the history of the university. Its seven galleries hold exhibits on early student life (together with a complete set of yearbooks), CU’s contributions to space exploration, campus architecture, distinguished alumni, and an overview of the university’s history. Allow 30 minutes--or a lot more if you're an alum.

Free!

The CU Heritage Center is the history museum of CU and is located on the third floor of Old Main. The Heritage Center is open Monday through Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Heritage Center is closed for all university holidays.