THE GRANDEUR
of a bygone era
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Now Open For The 2024 Season

Regular hours are 10am and last guaranteed tour is at 2:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
We do encourage you to call the museum before coming, as hours can vary and are subject to change.
719-545-5290

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Rosemount

About Rosemount Museum

Built in 1893, this 37-room mansion was home to the John A. and Margaret Thatcher family and was named for Mrs. Thatcher's favorite flower. It remained a family residence for 75 years. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and two years under construction, the mansion was completed in 1893. Nearly all furnishings, accessories, decorative arts, paintings, custom woodwork, wall and window treatments are original to the home. Guided tours begin on the half hour throughout the day, with the exception of special events and the last two weeks of the holiday season when self-guided tours are utilized.

See why Rosemount has been called "Colorado's Crown Jewel," and why it was selected for showing on the A & E cable network's nationally televised "America's Castles" and the HGTV Series "Christmas Castles"*.

Find directions to the museum here.

Operation Hours

Open

TUE - SAT 10:00 AM- 2:30 P.M
Last tour begins @ 2:30 PM
Please call the museum if you are planning a later afternoon tour.

Closed

Major holidays and the
month of January

Tour Admission

  • Free

    Children 5 and under

  • $4

    Kids 6-18

  • $8

    Adults 19-59

  • $6

    Seniors 60 and up

Member of the
National Register
of Historic Places

Wedding
Opportunities

Events & Calendar

For more information and specific dates on any events on this page, be sure to check our updated calendar.

  • Museum Closed

    January

    The museum is closed during the month of January for heavy-duty house cleaning.…

  • Museum Opens

    February

    The museum opens for the new season.

  • Easter Egg Hunt

    March

    Please see our calendar for details regarding the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt to be…

  • Easter Egg Hunt

    April

    Please see our calendar for details regarding the 2023 Easter Egg Hunt!

  • Historic…

    May

    Historic Preservation Day is held in May and normally falls on the 2nd Saturday…

  • Rose Walk

    June

    In June the museum is decorated with roses and vintage wedding gowns for our…

  • Antique and Classic…

    July

    Our Antique and Classic Car Show Please see calendar for more detail!

  • August

    There are no regularly scheduled events in August.

  • Songs & Sweets…

    September

    Free Outdoor Concert on the East lawn of Rosemount

  • Halloween

    October

    Our family Halloween event will be held on the Saturday before Halloween! Night…

  • Christmas at…

    November

    Christmas at Rosemount is a wonderful time of year to see the house. Please see…

  • Christmas at…

    December

    Christmas at Rosemount is a wonderful time of year to see the house. Please see…

Get Involved

The patrons of Rosemount Museum are the mainstay of this non-profit institution. Each year, membership donations provide support toward the preservation of one of America's finest examples of the Victorian era. The museum also benefits from the faithful service of about 40 volunteers who assist with tours, research, special events, educational programs, and provide staffing for our gift shop. We are fortunate to have the support of so many dedicated friends!

Volunteering

Rosemount is always looking for volunteers for our Docent (tour guide) programs and for other museum needs. Our volunteers have the opportunity to work in the elegant atmosphere of the Victorian era, meet new people from throughout the country and beyond, serve as a museum representative and help preserve the traditions represented by Rosemount and the Thatcher family.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please inquire by calling the museum at (719) 545-5290 or use our Get Involved form.

Membership

In addition to the satisfaction that comes with knowing your gift helps sustain an historic landmark and the rich history of the surrounding community, Rosemount membership comes with many benefits. Click on the levels listed in the Membership Levels section to see details.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the museum at (719) 545-5290 or use our Get Involved form.

Membership Levels

Individuals

Senior / Volunteer

$15

Includes free museum admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events and members-only events.

Individual

$25-$39

Includes free museum admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events and members-only events.

Family

$40-$74

Includes free museum admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events and members-only events.

Contributor

$75-$149

Free family admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events, members-only events and recognition in newsletter.

Patron

$150-$249

Free family admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events, members-only events, recognition in newsletter and two free guest passes food for general admission.

Benefactor

$250-$499

Free family admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events, members-only events, recognition in newsletter and five free guest passes food for general admission.

Collectors Council

$500 & above

Free family admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events, members-only events, recognition in newsletter, ten free guest passes food for general admission or a $25 gift certificate to the Carriage House Restaurant.

Businesss/Corporate

Base

$100-$249

Five free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter and invitations to special events.

Contributor

$250-$499

Ten free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter and inviations to special events.

Benefactor

$500-$999

Ten free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter, special private tour for up to twenty people and invitations to special events.

Sustainer

$1,000+

Ten free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter, special private tour for up to twenty people, invitations to special events and company recognition on major donor plaque.

Get Involved

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Giftshop

Gift Shop

The museum gift shop offers a variety of exclusive decorative items, seasonal giftware, estate items and Victorian-style memorabilia. Postcards, cookbooks, Victorian theme books and Rosemount souvenirs are also available. Linger a while after your tour to browse the shop!

Giftshop

Carriage House Event Venue

The Carriage House Event Venue is located on the museum property and was the former carriage house for the Thatcher family. The building is available to rent for private events. Seating capacity is 60. All events are booked through the museum. Please call 719-545-5290 for information.

Giftshop

Weddings and Special Events

Rosemount Museum rents the grounds and east veranda for weddings and other outdoor events. The inside of the museum itself is not available for weddings or receptions. Wedding ceremonies can be conducted on the veranda or the outside grounds, and small receptions can be booked in the Carriage House. Receptions or dances are not allowed on the veranda due to liability issues.

The museum is only available May through September for weddings and other outdoor events. Weddings are booked only after January 5th of each year. Tentative dates can be held prior to the end of the year once the museum has set its calendar for the next year. Tentative dates can only be held through the approval of the Museum Director. Official dates can be held beginning January 5 with a deposit and signed contract. Fees are based on a sliding scale determined by the number of hours the property is used and the number of people the event brings to the property. The basic cost for a 2 to 3 hour event with 100 or more people is $300 for the deposit and $600 for the rental fee. Fees may vary based on the individual situation. Deposits are due when the date is booked and the rental fee is due 30 days prior to the event. The deposit is returned within one month after the event.

Photos can be taken anywhere on the outside of the grounds by those getting married on the property and those getting married somewhere else, and for family, graduates and other photo opportunities, however prior permission is required. Alarms are set on all of the museum porches when the museum is closed. These porches are off limits if the museum is closed but can be accessed if the museum is open. Certain dates or times may not be available if the museum has the property rented for a wedding or other outdoor event. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO GET PERMISSION.

Photos can be taken inside the mansion with prior permission from the Rosemount Board of Directors and the Director. A $250 fee is required to take photos inside the mansion.

Contact Us

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Deb Darrow

Executive Director

ddarrow@rosemount.org
Angelique Fuentes

Curator / Collections Management

afuentes@rosemount.org
Jim Bradford

Maintenance and Grounds

jbradford@rosemount.org
Carrie Nicholas

Office Coordinator

cnicholas@rosemount.org
Lori Meshefski

Office Assistant

lmeshefski@rosemount.org