At Old Homestead House Museum, learn what life was like for the women who worked in a brothel. See bedspreads and handmade furniture in the restored 1896 brick house. At its heyday during Colorado's Gold Rush, the brothel bustled with activity attracting rich and powerful men who were willing to pay more than 80 times a miner's wage for a night with the madam Pearl DeVere's girls. Plan to visit Old Homestead House Museum during your Cripple Creek vacation using our convenient Cripple Creek trip planning app.
Old Homestead House Museum reviews
-
I visited for the first time recently from the UK with my sister. I found the old museum really interesting, literally like we had gone back in time. We paid $5 to walk around on our own, and you...
I visited for the first time recently from the UK with my sister. I found the old museum really interesting, literally like we had gone back in time. We paid $5 to walk around on our own, and you... more »
-
Great info, a secret treasure, a hidden gem among the casinos. The madame had the largest funeral ever attended in Cripple Creek.
Great info, a secret treasure, a hidden gem among the casinos. The madame had the largest funeral ever attended in Cripple Creek. more »
-
This place is absolutely a fantastic piece of history to this gold mining town. The ladies taking us through the tour were soo knowledgeable that the past came to life. Walking through the door, the 1800’s comes into frame. As they stated, many gold mine deals were discussed & closed within those walls. Everything here is exquisite & a must see for any antique/history aficionados. Even the door hinges were handcrafted!
-
We had an AMAZING time at the Old Homestead Museum! It was such a quirky and bizarre little place, and the history was fun to learn about. This is the only former brothel I’ve ever been to, but it was charming. The tour takes about an hour and I think kids might get bored by the downstairs tour describing many of the original items from the home, but once the guides get into the story of the place more, it gets more fun. Definitely a cute stop worth my of a visit. Tickets are cheap!
Plan your trip to Cripple Creek
best routes and schedules
Popular things to do in Cripple Creek
Side trips from Cripple Creek
Casinos in Cripple Creek
Nearby attractions in Cripple Creek
Hidden gems in Cripple Creek
Scenic Drive in Cripple Creek
Trips in Old Homestead House Museum by other users
22 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Red Rocks Group Campground
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
6 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Old Homestead House Museum
18 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Tunnel Drive
River Rafting & Tubing
Skyline Drive
7 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Tunnel Drive
River Rafting & Tubing
6 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral
Fountain Creek Regional Park
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
10 days in Colorado Springs
BY A USER FROM UNITED STATES
Fox Run Regional Park
Ivywild School
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument