The Pioneers Museum Analysis

The Ambrose and Paine text defines a Museum as “a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development, open to the public, which acquires, conserve, researches, communicates, and exhibit the tangible and intangible heritage of humanity and its environment for the purposes of education, study and enjoyment.” After a recent visit to The Pioneers Museum in Colorado Springs, I have concluded that this museum is a model example of the various ways in which today’s museum have change since their foundation, while still managing to meet the various definitions of what a museum is, despite the changes in function, management, and the type of audience it attracts. The museum itself is in an older historical building, which was once the court house for the city in its early history. The building’s magnificent architectural details and beautiful courtyard attracts tourist to the museum. …show more content…
Visitors will also be happy to hear that the admission is free however, they gladly accepts donations and visitors can also show their support by purchasing an item in the gift store that has items from samples of gold (which is significant to the history of the region because of the Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush, during the 1860’s) or rare books written by noteworthy literary figures of the 19th century, for example Helen Hunt Jackson. Jackson’s work included a nonfiction work that advocated for Indian rights. Her home and all the original furnishings are on display at the museum. Other exhibits include displays of the region’s mining and agricultural history, scientific exploration, pottery, Native American history collection, antique rifles and pistols from the old west, and artifacts of national