The best arts & culture spots in Fountain

“Brush up on your rodeo IQ at the ProRodeo Hall of Fame & Museum of the American Cowboy, where exhibits trace the sport’s roots and honor its greats, from champion riders to famous animal athletes, with inductions dating back to 1979 and hundreds enshrined. Perfect local field trip this week.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Performance space in an ex-cinema with a striking domed roof & 550 seats for concerts, plays & more.”

“Whether you grew up hearing sirens on Academy or just appreciate old-school craftsmanship, Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum lines up vintage trucks, pumpers, and steamers alongside Colorado Springs gear, rotating exhibits, and photos.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, September 1, 2026

“History museum on 27 acres highlighting mining life with historic equipment displays & guided tours.”

“Whether you’re bug-curious or deeply entomology-pilled, May Natural History Museum packs the world’s largest private insect collection with over 7,000 butterflies, beetles, spiders and scorpions that are weirdly beautiful up close.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 18, 2026

“Vast regional history & rotating exhibits, from art to Native American culture, with free admission.”

“Museum with a large collection of restored aircraft & artifacts from World War II, plus a gift shop.”

“Pikes Punks Comedy Show curates touring headliners and sharp local comics, bringing big-city energy to the Springs with showcases featuring talent seen on Comedy Central, HBO, and Kill Tony. Nominated among the city’s best for comedy, make it your plan this week for easy laughs with local spirit.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Displays on American athletes & Olympic history, plus immersive sport exhibits & simulators.”

“Ghost Town Museum turns a random afternoon into frontier fun with an indoor streetscape of rescued buildings and artifacts from the Pikes Peak region, hands-on throwbacks like cranking a butter churn, a quirky shooting gallery and antique arcade games, plus summertime gold panning if you’re feeling lucky.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 26, 2026

“Free-entry museum home to a philanthropist's collection of carriages, race cars & Western artifacts.”

“When you need a quick reset above the city, Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun delivers sweeping panoramas, a 114-foot granite tower from 1937 built without nails, a Randall Davey mural, and the Penroses’ quiet chapel. It’s local history you can actually step into.”

From the Colorado Springs newsletter, August 10, 2026