el pomar carriage museum

ellens275

This is a small but amazing museum of horse drawn carriages, wagons, stage coaches, sleighs. But it also has original race cars from Pikes Peak race and lots of incredibly cool stuff collected or received as gifts from original owner of Broadmore Hotel. This museum has something for everyone, beautifully displayed as you'd expect since it's right across from the Broadmore Hotel. It's free and well worth 2-3 hours.

jtmac57

Amazing amount of Colorado Springs history and the Penrose family history. Great spot to spend some time if you are in the Colorado Springs / Broadmoor area. Unbelievable collection of carriages dating back to the 1800's

Pikespeakhiker

The historic collection at the Carriage Museum is pretty neat and all of the carriages saw service around the world. With the expansion of the HIll Climb exhibit into a huge wing of the museum you have even more great transportation history. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable...Oh and a tip stop by the Museum for a tour and stay to explore the Broadmoor. There's lots of fantastic art and exhibits scattered through out the hotel. You could make a day of just the Broadmoor alone.

CSpringsHeather

The Carriage Museum has just expanded to ad the Hill Climb Museum so you have Carriages and Racecars. There is also a fascinating collections of items from the El Pomar Foundaiton on the second floor including swords, guns and other stuff collected by the Penrose family. The staff there are friendly and have a lot of info on the collection.

thechemgirl205

We stopped this summer the day of the Hill Climb. They were closing early for the opening celebration and were already shutting down. The docents saw us outside, opened up, and let us spend the time before the celebration began, and took the time to give us information about the carriages and the people who used them. The hill climb display was very well done, with actual racers and lots of information about the races and the people who have made the climb. Awesome time!

956merleg

We were told we could visit the Broadmoor Hotel just to see it in its beautiful setting with its shops and restaurants. The hotel had valet parking for which we tipped. That was certainly a treat, but we also enjoyed the El Pomar Carriage House Museum across the street. The historical carriages and cars were fascinating--the docent very pleasant--and the exhibit on the Pikes Peak Race was exceptional. This combo is an essentially free visit that adults can enjoy.

Walkthru

Jason the museum guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly . He kept checking in to see if we had more questions or complements or even complaints (which we had no complaints) my dad really enjoyed PPIHC exhibit while my mom really enjoyed the carriage exhibit so a little for both . It's free and they validate your parking ( which could change) but all in all a wonderful place to checkout !! Thanks for enjoyable time !!!

rc749

If you like cars of and or carriages this is a great little museum at the Broadmoor. Horse drawn carriages ,stages coaches, a saddle collection make this an interesting look at early transportation in the Springs. A great new Pikes Peak hill climb exhibit makes this small museum a great reprise of US motor racings second oldest event. We were given a wonderful personal tour by the curator Jason. He was very knowledgeable about all of the exhibits as you would expect, but also had great stories about some of the movers and shakers of Colorado Springs early years.Depending on your level of interest, I would budget 1-2 hours for the tour.The museum is free and parking can be validated.

JoeinCOS

We have visited the Carriage Museum many times in the past...but on this visit we were treated to a new exhibit.... The Pikes Peak Hill Climb Race!! This new addition has some of the actual cars that were in the race, along with movies of the race including a car cam from a car that ran off the road and was destroyed in the fall down the hill....amazingly, the driver was not injured.But the best part of the new exhibit is Jason the Curator of the Museum. His knowledge of the race, its history, and the details of what happened are simply amazing. Hint: Park for Free..... Park in the parking garage next to the museum and ask Jason to validate your parking.If you are ever in Colorado Springs...this is a MUST SEE!!

735nikis

We happened upon the Museum on a rainy afternoon and had a fabulous experience! We were provided with a tour by the very knowlegable and personable general manager who had fascinating stories about the carriages, their design features and special functions and also the families that used them. The descriptive information on the signage is very detailed. It was a genuine window to history we had not considered previously, and we were all delighted. We found the car presentation great too. By all means check it out!!!

COBud

Not many people know about this museum located across from the Broadmoor Hotel. Our family visited there and practically got a private tour of the many carriages and cars. It is well laid out and represents the history of Colorado Springs. Best of all its free and they give you a ticket for free parking! I'd back.

RichF780

Stopped by here for the first time. Filled with turn of the century horse drawn carriages, nice if you are into that type of thing. While your there cross the street and checkout at the Broodmoor since you had to pay for parking anyway.

Bcleaner

The El Pomar Carriage Museum at the Broadmor Historic Hotel is truly a hidden gem in Colorado Springs. It has a new exhibit which traces the Pikes Peak Race which started in 1919. Many cars are displayed as well as one that was completely wrecked in a recent race. Many videos help explain the traditions of the area and the gold mining of other towns. Many old horse drawn carriages are displayed with great explanations. The staff is very helpful. Oh did I forget to tell you it is FREE! Even the underground parking was free.... just ask the staff for a parking pass. It was a great 1-2 hour activity.

ChrisF136

It is always a delight to visit and walk around the Broadmor but visiting the Carriage Museum was absolutely fabulous. In addition to the historic carriages on display there is an entire section on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, it's history, winners and several of the cars including the one that rolled several times down the side of the mountain. They also have videos of the race and a race car that kids can get in and simulate driving up Pikes Peak. Jason Campbell, the curator of the museum, is very knowledgeable and a wonderful host. One couldn't ask for a more generous and accommodating host. He even gave us coupons to get free parking in the garage. The grandchildren loved it!! (So did I!!)

mfcrosslin

I was looking for something to do with my parents in COS that they hadn't seen/done on previous trips and a friend suggested this - it was AWESOME! The newly built section on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb was better than I could have imagined - complete with videos of the race from all angles, including inside the cars. I have always wondered what it would feel like to drive that highway at top speeds - now I have a pretty good idea. The carriages and history of Colorado Springs from the Spencer Penrose days was also really well done and very engaging. As mentioned in other reviews, this museum is free and they validate parking in the garage next door, which made it an easy walk for my parents. I will add this to my list of suggested sites for family/friends visiting COS.