Longmont Museum

The Longmont Museum serves as both a local history museum and community cultural center. The permanent collection covers Longmont and St. Vrain Valley history, while rotating exhibits bring in broader topics. Stewart Auditorium hosts concerts, lectures, and community events year-round.

Exhibits

Permanent Collection: The museum traces Longmont's history from Native American presence through agricultural settlement and into the modern era. Exhibits cover:

• Early settlement and the Chicago-Colorado Colony
• Agricultural history and sugar beet farming
• Community development through the decades
• The 2013 flood and recovery

Rotating Exhibits: Temporary exhibitions change several times per year, bringing in art, science, and cultural topics beyond local history. Check the museum website for current offerings.

Stewart Auditorium

The 300-seat Stewart Auditorium hosts:

• Concerts across genres
• Lectures and author talks
• Film screenings
• Community events and performances

The intimate size makes for great acoustics and sightlines. Events are ticketed separately from museum admission.

Planning Your Visit

Hours: Check current hours before visiting. Typically closed Sundays and Mondays.

Admission: Museum exhibits are free. Stewart Auditorium events require tickets.

Parking: Free lot adjacent to the museum.

Time needed: 30 minutes to an hour for exhibits. Plan around event times for Stewart Auditorium shows.

Combine With

The museum is near downtown Main Street, making it easy to combine with dining and shopping. The St. Vrain Greenway passes nearby for those wanting to add a walk.