THE GRANDEUR
of a bygone era
awaits you
Come Visit Us
The Museum will be CLOSED on Halloween, Thursday, October 31, 2024
Regular hours are 10am and last guaranteed tour is at 2:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Tours typically start on the half hour.
**If you are planning a later afternoon tour, please call ahead**
719-545-5290
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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.
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.
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
Includes free museum admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events and members-only events.
Family
$50
Includes free museum admission, newsletter, 10% gift shop discount, 10% Veranda and grounds rental discount, invitations to special events and members-only events.
Contributor
$100
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
$200
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.
Collectors Council
$500+
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
Five free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter and invitations to special events.
Contributor
$250
Ten free admission passes, gift shop discount for holders of passes, newsletter and inviations to special events.
Benefactor
$500
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
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!
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.
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.
