Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo Museum
A unique museum located within the still-active Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo, showcasing artifacts and the history of mental health treatment since 1879.

📜 Historic museum within the Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo.
🔍 Originally opened in 1879, it showcases artifacts from its past.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore artifacts like electroshock therapy equipment and straight jackets
👻 See human remains from forgotten unmarked graves on display
🎞️ Watch a film on the institute's history or browse independently
🧠 Learn about the evolution of mental health treatment

Why Avoid

🗓️ Limited opening hours, only open on Tuesdays or by appointment

Tips

🚶‍♀️ Acceptable to wander and browse displays at your own pace
📚 Look through scrapbooks for more history

Hours

🕒 Tuesdays or by appointment

Last updated 28 days ago

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