11 Lake Circle Colorado Springs, CO , 80906 Phone: (719) 577-7065 Website The Penrose legacy includes the construction of the Pikes Peak Auto Highway (1916), Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (1916), The Broadmoor hotel (1918), Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (1926), Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College (1936), Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun (1937), and Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo (1937) – just to name a few of Colorado Springs’ most iconic attractions!
The museum exhibits personal artifacts of Spencer and Julie Penrose, 30 carriages, and 15 race cars that competed in the infamous Race to the Clouds, one of the oldest motorsport events in the U.S., second only to the Indianapolis 500.
Whether you are interested in the Penrose legacy, regional history, transportation, or motor sports, Penrose Heritage Museum is a cultural institution you will not want to miss when visiting Colorado Springs.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Penrose Heritage Museum is free and open to the public.
Designs cost $.25 each and a penny.
The penny machine is located on the mezzanine next to the elevator. The four designs are:
1) El Pomar Foundation,
2) Spencer Penrose,
3) Will Rogers Shrine,
4) Pikes Peak International Hill Climb,
3/14/2024 The machine is still upstairs next to the elevator and still .25 to roll each design. Rolling fine on copper cents. (Bob TEC #4915) |