Littleton Museum

Littleton Museum is one of the Denver area's best free attractions. The indoor museum covers local history, but the real draw is the pair of living history farms outside—an 1860s homestead and an 1890s working farm with costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and live animals.

Living History Farms

1860s Homestead: Experience early Colorado settlement life. A small cabin, garden, and barnyard animals show how families lived during the Civil War era. Interpreters demonstrate period cooking, crafts, and daily chores.

1890s Farm: A more developed farm showing life a generation later. Larger buildings, more animals, and agricultural equipment. See how farming evolved as Colorado grew.

Both farms have live animals—chickens, horses, cows, sheep, and more. Kids can often help with age-appropriate chores.

Indoor Museum

The main building houses exhibits on Littleton and Arapahoe County history:

• Native American history and artifacts
• Early settlement and development
• Agricultural heritage
• Rotating temporary exhibits

The indoor galleries are smaller than the outdoor farms but provide good context.

Programs & Events

The museum offers hands-on programs throughout the year:

• Blacksmithing demonstrations
• Seasonal farm activities (planting, harvest)
• Holiday events and celebrations
• School group programs
• Summer camps

The Grounds

The 14-acre site includes:

• Walking paths between farms and museum
• Picnic areas
• Lake with waterfowl
• Native plant gardens

Plan at least 90 minutes to see both farms and the museum comfortably.