The Money Museum

Do you like money? Who doesn't, right? Did you know there is a Money Museum in Colorado Springs? While you are here, make sure you stop by.

The study of money is called numismatics and The American Numismatic Association has opened this museum so you can learn more what jingles in your pocket.

This is an interesting learning adventure, particularly for coin collectors and for homeschooling students. What a great way for your kids to learn about money firsthand. They can learn about paper money, experimental coins, and gold coins. They will see rare coins and paper money and learn about the history of money. Learn how coins and dollars are formed and printed. Learn about the types of materials used in making various types of money.

Children will gain a greater understanding of the value of money. Perhaps this museum will start them on a lifelong hobby of coin collecting.

Would you believe they have an 1804 dollar? Would you believe we used to issue $3 bills? How about seeing a 1913 Liberty nickel? How would you like to see some money printed in 1866 without a series number? The museum has all of this and more. Some of their exhibits are permanent and others are visiting so there is always something new going on, even if you have visited this fascinating place before.

Plan to spend at least a couple of hours looking and learning about the subject that is near and dear to us all in these economically hard times. Parents, don't rush your kids; allow them to explore and ask questions. Use your vacation as a learning experience for them. You, also, will learn a lot of things that you did not know about.

The Money Museum is on the campus of Colorado College, right by the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. They are open on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:30am until 5pm, and admission is $5 per person, and $4 per person for senior citizens, students and military personnel with ID. The address is 818 North Cascade Avenue.