Free School Field Trips to the Museum
We offer seven programs related to the history of Frisco and the Rocky Mountain region for local and regional school districts. Each program contains activities and content aligned with state education standards for each grade from preschool to fifth grade. We also offer modified programming in the classroom.
Museum staff members facilitate all field trips, providing all necessary supplies for activities and hands-on artifacts. Programs can last 45 minutes to an hour, followed by 30 minutes of free exploration in the Historic Park. To schedule a field trip, email Museum staff at Museum@townoffrisco.com or call us at (970) 668-3428.
Available Programs
Soaring Summit- Preschool
Learn about the birds that live in Summit County, along with their adaptations, diet, camouflage, and the changing environment in which they inhabit. Customizable for all ages!
Frisco’s Fossils- Kindergarten
Unearth Frisco’s prehistoric past with activities to show the movement and migration of dinosaurs. Make your own fossil to take home!
Mining Frisco- 1st Grade
Become a miner! Discover minerals, use tools, learn about supply and demand, and see if you can strike it rich with your own mining company.
Life in Old Frisco- 2nd Grade
Take a guided tour through our ten historic buildings to compare technology from the late 1800s to our modern world. Customizable for all ages!
Mountain Men- 3rd Grade
Learn about the fur industry in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, who was trapping and trading, and try your hand at some bartering of your own. Customizable for all ages!
Mapping the Mountains- 4th Grade
Imagine yourself as an early explorer of Colorado while learning to use a compass, read different types of maps, and even create your own map! Customizable for all ages!
The Ute- 5th Grade
The Utes are Colorado’s longest inhabitants, thousands of years before Europeans began exploring North America. Learn about Ute culture and history, from art and tools to the environment around them. Customizable for all ages!
History At Home
Check out these links to fun, informational websites that encourage kids to learn and grow from the comfort of home. Learn about the history of Colorado, and about local culture and history beyond the limits of Frisco and Summit County.
If there is a specific activity or theme you would like to see, let us know at Museum@townoffrisco.com.
Virtual Puzzles
Colorado History
- Colorado History in 5 Minutes
- The History of Colorado for Kids
- A Brief Geological History of Colorado
Activities & Information
- Local Mining History
- K-5 Colorado Learning Games
- Facts & Photos of the 38th State
- Sourdough Science
- Ute Facts for Kids
Word Search
Reading and Research for Kids
- The Denver Public Library has a host of resources for kids. One of our favorites is their online resources for Colorado research.
- The Summit County Library 2021 Summer Reading Program kicks off in the beginning June. Learn more about the Summer Reading Program.
Frisco Historic Park & Museum
Physical Address
120 East Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
Hours
Winter Operating Hours:
January 2, 2024- May 21, 2024
Tuesday: 12:30pm-5:00pm
Wednesday – Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Monday: Closed
Summer Operating Hours start May 22, 2024
The Frisco Historic Park & Museum will be closed from May 13, 2024, through May 18, 2024, for our spring deep clean.
Mailing Address
PO Box 4100
Frisco, CO 80443