The Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum Established in 2002, the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum is the only museum in the state of Colorado dedicated to the veterans of all of America's wars. With the support of the City and County of Broomfield, the museum initially occupied one room of the original Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library. The building was initially dedicated on July 7, 1963 in ceremonies attended by former In 2009, the museum was expanded to the entire first floor of the building which allowed the construction of additional rooms for expanded permanent and rotating exhibits. It also includes the Gordon Bennett Memorial Library of military history books, texts and videos, including a viewing station and computer equipment for internet connected research. Veterans also also invited to share their story, or the story of a family member or friend who served at the museum's blog. |
Museum Hours:
Saturdays: 11AM - 4PM Veterans Day Event Keynote Speaker: Lt. Col. Andrew Ulrich, Broomfield native, West Point Graduate and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom Current Featured Exhibit On Display: To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, the museum is proud to present a diorama of Pickett's Charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. Click here for more details and a slideshow. The exhibit will remain on display until November. Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum honored with the Sweepstakes Trophy at 2011 Broomfield Days Parade. Check out a slideshow of the military vehicles on display during Broomfield Days Upcoming Museum Events September 17th, 2011 November 11, 2011
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Exhibits: There is a room dedicated to rotating exhibits from veterans organizations. Previous featured exhibits have included displays dedicated to women of the U.S. Marine Corps, Tuskegee Airmen, and submariners. The museum gladly accepts donations of memorabilia, books and other items from veterans. Donations are tax deductable and donors receive a letter of recognition for their items. Family members can also honor a loved one by submitting their name for the museum's honor board. For details, please contact the museum staff.
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Events:
Veterans also participate in the annual Broomfield Days Parade followed by an open house at the museum. Open houses are also held at the museum in conjunction with the opening of major new exhibits in addition to the normal operating schedule.
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Education:
Scout leaders can also contact the museum to help develop programs to help scouts earn merit badges. Group tours are available by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information and availability |
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12 Garden Center Broomfield, CO 80020 Directions: From 120th Avenue: Take 120th west to Nickel St.(just before Hwy. 287 turns north). Turn right on Nickel St. and proceed 2 blocks north to Midway. Turn right on Midway and go one block east to Garden Center and turn left into the parking lot. |
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Warexperience.org preserves the memories of veterans through recorded interviews, archival preservation efforts and partnerships with non-profits including the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, & Regis University Center For The Study Of War Experience.
Video on this site is encoded in the H.264 format and is playable in either your browser's Flash Player or through a Quicktime plug-in. A broadband internet connection is recommended.
Each Year, the museum sponsors two major events. A Memorial Day picnic at the Broomfield Commons, and a Veterans Day commemoration. Both events feature patriotic music, guest speakers and military ceremonies honoring Broomfield's veterans. 
One of primary missions of the museum is to inform and educate young people of the dedication and sacrifice of America's veterans. The museum can accomodate school field trips, scout troops and youth organizations who wish to learn more about the contributions our veterans have made to history. 